First Things: Engage Your Intellect

Thought-Provoking Events

Join us for a series of thought-provoking lectures, symposia, and retreats that will challenge your perspectives and ignite your intellectual curiosity.

Inaugural Neuhaus Lecture: "We Are All Postliberals Now"

Renowned scholar Patrick Deneen will present our inaugural lecture, named in honor of our beloved founder, Richard John Neuhaus.

The Hour for a New Humanism

Explore the essence of human existence with acclaimed professor Carl Trueman and the Heritage Foundation.

Intellectual Retreat: "Faith and Technology"

Engage in a two-day retreat that delves into the complex relationship between faith and the digital age.

Keynote Lecture with R. R. Reno

Listen as First Things editor R. R. Reno shares his insights on virtue and technology in the age of TikTok.

Erasmus Lecture with Bishop Erik Varden

Join us for the 2025 Erasmus Lecture, where Bishop Varden will explore the intersection of faith and culture.

Sponsored Events: Collaborations for Thought

Partnering with prestigious organizations, we host a diverse range of events that stimulate intellectual exchange.

Friends of First Things: Cultivating Communities of Learning

Join our network of scholars and educators for exclusive conferences and symposia that inspire and invigorate. These events provide a platform for sharing ideas and advancing knowledge.