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The January Series

The January Series is a free, 10-day event filled with brilliant speakers, fascinating topics, and enlightened conversation. We invite prominent academics, educators, artists, activists, and others to present thought-provoking lectures in their areas of expertise.

A Series of Discoveries

By promoting education, civic engagement, and open inquiry, we’re growing a community of lifelong learners who don’t want to be passive observers but active participants in creating a better, more inspired, more inclusive world.

Attend from Anywhere

Join us in person, online, or at a remote viewing location.

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A packed audience at the January Series.

In Person

Join us live, on campus at Calvin University.

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A camera captures a January Series speaker at Calvin University.

Remote Locations

Watch live at remote locations around the world, or learn how to become a January Series remote site.

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Lydia Dugdale speaks at the January Series at Calvin University.

Online

Watch live on your device from any location, or stream year-round on YouTube.

Stream Year-round

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Church

Tim Dalrymple

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Church
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Tuning Our Minds, Ears, and Hearts to Sing God's Grace

Pearl Shangkuan

Tuning Our Minds, Ears, and Hearts to Sing God's Grace
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African American Biblical Interpretation & The World Church

Dr. Esau McCaulley

African American Biblical Interpretation & The World Church
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In the Tangles of our Minds: Why Stories Move Us

Gary Schmidt

In the Tangles of our Minds: Why Stories Move Us
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Neurodivergent Storytelling

Daniel Bowman

Neurodivergent Storytelling
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My Body Is Not A Prayer Request

Dr. Amy Kenny

My Body Is Not A Prayer Request
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Phone: (616) 526-7018 
Email: januaryseries@calvin.edu


Thank you to our dedicated underwriters

Thanks to our dedicated underwriters, The January Series is free of charge for all.

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