Past Events

You are cordially invited to an evening of wonder and entertainment to celebrate Acton Institute’s production of: For the Life of the World: Letters to the Exiles The 2-hour film series explores the majesty and wonder of God’s economy of all things. We'll rediscover the impact of his gracious gifts on our lives and in our families, for our work and in our governments, in our education—in all our endeavors.

For people of faith, compassion for the poor is a non-negotiable. Compassion alone, however, doesn’t help the poor. In fact, many poverty initiatives exacerbate the very problem they were intended to solve. So how do we ensure that we not only mean well, but also do good? How do we connect our good intentions with economic solutions that actually work? Join us for a luncheon panel discussion on poverty. Learn what is working, what has failed, and how we can better help the most vulnerable among us.

You're invited to enjoy lunch and a great lecture at Acton University 2014! Join us from 12 noon to 1:45pm in Exhibit Hall C at DeVos Place for three outstanding speakers and timely topics on liberty, art and faith. Choose one or choose all three--the choice is yours! If you've ever wanted to experience Acton University, but didn't have the time or resources, these lunches are a perfect option.

If you’ve ever wondered “How do I connect good intentions, with sound economic principles?” then Acton University is the perfect place for you to begin a lifelong journey of obtaining knowledge and skills regarding liberty, faith and free-market economics.

Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve THE FIRST FILM ABOUT THE NEXT CRISIS NARRATED BY LIEV SCHREIBER Money For Nothing: Inside The Federal Reserve is an independent, non-partisan documentary film that examines America's central bank in a critical, yet balanced way.

On April 29, 2014, the Acton Institute will hold an afternoon conference – Faith, State, and the Economy: Perspectives from East and West – in Rome, bringing expert speakers from around the world to explore the complex relationship between religious liberty and economic freedom. Speakers Include:

For more information about this event, please contact Matthea Brandenburg at [email protected] or 616.454.3080.

“The haunting beauty of stone angels has captivated me in many parts of the world for over thirty years. It is a reminder of our need to leave behind marks of our evanescent journey, of our place, in an effort to orchestrate even the unknown. This phenomenon, this need for perpetual order, often appears in direct conflict with natural order. My interest lies not in this conflict, but in the poetry of this obser

A luncheon with Rev. Robert A. Sirico President, Acton Institute 12:00 p.m. - Lunch followed by an address by Rev. Sirico on

This is a FREE event! If you cannot attend, please email Nick Porter at [email protected] so we send you a complimentary copy of the evening's audio.