The Seattle G. K. Chesterton Society welcomes all college students and interested adults who wish to learn more about Christian and Catholic thought, and reflect more deeply on the world about them in the light of the Christian intellectual tradition.
Our hero is Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936), English writer and convert to Catholicism who addressed the important questions of his day with boldness and wit. In the spirit of Chesterton, our Society aims to provide a witness to Catholic Christianity’s passion for truth and engagement with the world.
Our principal activity is the organization of the Chesterton Speaker Series - six evenings each academic year, held at the Catholic Newman Center at the University of Washington. Each evening features an engaging presentation by an invited speaker, an extended period of lively discussion, and the opportunity to continue the conversation and make new friends over snacks and refreshments. There is no fee for admission, and no requests for donations. We simply invite you to step through the doorway of our “open house” for an evening of stimulating discussion and conviviality.
The Seattle G. K. Society was honored to be the local host for the annual conference of the American Chesterton Society, held at Seattle University in August, 2009.
