Phil Crowley Show Coming to United Church

Renowned actor Phil Crowley will present his engaging one-man show “My Life’s Journey: An Evening with CS Lewis” at United Church on Sunday, January 26th at 4:00 PM.   

Phil Crowley is a voice actor from Pasadena, CA who welcomes the opportunity to bring an engaging show to United! Clive Staples Lewis, or “Jack,” as he was known to his friends died over 60 years ago, yet most of his books continue to enjoy considerable success. Despite becoming a legend in his own lifetime, Jack lived a simple life in a modest home on the outskirts of Oxford. He was a tutor at Magdalene College Oxford and later Professor of Medieval and Renaissance literature at Cambridge University. Due to the demands of academic life, Lewis had to write most of his books in his ‘spare time.’ That he was able to pen over thirty books under such conditions as well as many essays, poems and academic papers is an extraordinary achievement. The sheer volume and quality of his output over such a wide range of subjects revealed a man of broad and immense intellectual standing. 

When in his early thirties, he embraced Christianity, that standing was applied to thoughtful proofs of his new found faith. Though his writings brought him great recognition, it was his Chronicles of Narnia children’s books that cemented his worldwide fame. Lewis’ powerful eloquence and humor ensured his lectures were always ‘standing-room’ only. His first BBC series was so successful he returned for two more series. With his celebrity increasing unabated it meant ever-increasing demands on his time. Despite his heavy work-load, he replied to every letter received from his countless readers including all those from children. Inevitably, fame and fortune came with his celebrity yet he cared little for the former and gave most of the latter away. 

January 26, 2025 4:00 PM in the Sanctuary - Phil Crowley's " My Life's Journey: An evening with CS Lewis" Tickets are $20 online at ucmarco.org/concerts or at the door.