The Library
Behind a Hobbit-inspired door lies the chapel library, home to a collection of faith-centered works, many by the renowned authors C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. This intimate space offers a quiet retreat for reflection and study. The presence of the library within a place of worship symbolizes the significance of passing down knowledge and preserving the wisdom of generations past.
The bookshelves hold a diverse array of books, all generously donated from the personal collection of President Robin Baker. Among the treasures are rare first-edition works by C.S. Lewis, including a 1942 printing of The Screwtape Letters. There is also a 1950 printing of The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, signed by illustrator Pauline Baynes.
C.S. Lewis and his close friend J.R.R. Tolkien, both members of Oxford University's English faculty, were integral to the Inklings, an informal literary group that explored deep philosophical and theological questions. More than just Christian writers, they were intellectuals whose faith profoundly shaped their work. Through their stories, they masterfully wove Christian truths and tackled complex moral and theological themes. Their writings continue to inspire, nourish Christian imagination, and offer a testament to the integration of faith and intellect.
