February 9, 2026 / Blog / Immanuel Living

Immanuel Living University 2026 Lecture Series

Immanuel Living invites you to our annual Immanuel Living University 2026 Lecture Series—free community lectures featuring engaging guest speakers.

All lectures are open to the public. Come to the auditorium to learn something new, meet neighbors, and stay curious!

Free Community Lectures | Wednesdays at 2:00 PM | Auditorium
📍 Immanuel Living – 40 Claremont St., Kalispell, MT 59901

2026 Lecture Schedule

Leslie Budewitz — Mystery Author

📅 Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Lavender Lies & Creative Lives

Award-winning author Leslie Budewitz will discuss her newest novel, Lavender Lies Bleeding, and share insights into the writing process.

Tony Wise — Glacier Symphony Executive Director

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
A Musical Journey with Tony Wise

Tony Wise, Executive Director of the Glacier Symphony, shares his lifelong journey in music and highlights the upcoming 44th season.

Don Hickethier — Doctor of Philosophy

📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Counting Through Time: The Hidden History of Numbers

Don Hickethier explores the hidden history of numbers, tracing how different civilizations shaped the way we count today.

Mckenna Quick — Glacier Conservancy Community Partnerships Lead

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Getting to Know the Glacier Conservancy

Mckenna Quick will share how the Glacier National Park Conservancy supports Glacier through donor-funded projects, education, and conservation.

Chris La Tray — Montana Poet Laureate

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
What Does it Mean to be Landless?

Montana Poet Laureate Chris La Tray explores the meaning of being “landless,” inspired by Becoming Little Shell: A Landless Indian’s Journey Home.

⭐ Event Details

Cost: Free
Who can attend: Open to the public
When: Wednesdays at 2:00 PM
Where: Immanuel Living Auditorium
📍 40 Claremont St., Kalispell, MT 59901

Our grand finale features the rich, reflective music of David Walburn—a masterful storyteller whose folk ballads and Western themes offer a journey through Montana’s heart and history.

We hope you’ll join us for these this for a wonderful time. To stay in the loop about the Lecture Series and other exciting events at Immanuel Living, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram

📌 Questions?

For more details about the 2026 Lecture Series or for other inquiries, please reach out to us at https://www.ilcorp.org/contact-us/ or call 406.752.9624