Past Events

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 mbrandenburg@acton.org 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 nporter@acton.org so we send you a complimentary copy of the evening's audio.

Please purchase tickets at the door, as online registration is closed. You are cordially invited to an evening of wonder and entertainment to celebrate Acton Institute’s premiere of:

Hidden No More: Exposing Human Trafficking in West Michigan will examine the pervasive problem of human trafficking, how widespread it is in our state (and beyond), and how the West Michigan community can respond to this crime which too often goes unreported. Human trafficking affects our economy, public safety and is an assault on human dignity, cutting across racial, political and religious divides.

How often does one get a glimpse into the life of a monastic nun from the 12th century? International mezzo soprano Linn Maxwell presents her new play, Hildegard of Bingen and the Living Light, about the 12th century German Abbess Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), who was moreover the first known woman composer.