About This Event

This event is a fund-raiser for the St. Anthony of Padua Institute.

G.K. Chesterton returns to St. Margaret Mary's Church in Oakland to offer his own unique views on everything from the virtues of things small, whether they be families or pubs, to the evils of things large, whether they be imperialist schemes or socialist states!

A man of paradox and humor, Chesterton will surprise, confound, and provoke you. What might the Englishman who helped deliver his fellow countryman C.S. Lewis to Christianity have in store for you on the evening of September 26th?

The St. Anthony of Padua Institute will host a special dinner of hearty Northern Californian fare (that would have sated the great Chesterton himself), followed by a performance by Dr. John Chuck Chalberg as G. K. Chesterton.

Dr. John 'Chuck' Chalberg is a professional Historian-Actor and Fulbright Lecturer who has brought Chesterton to audiences across the U.S. and Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in American History and has taught at the college level for many years now. In recent years, Chesterton has "escaped" from his classroom to storm the speaker's podium. The result is a compelling combination of good showmanship and sound scholarship.