EVENTS
CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD
Your Guide to the Centennial Celebration
Throughout the summer of 2024 there will be various events to celebrate the life and legacy of Eric Liddell. Below is a sample of the events that we know about. If you have an event that you would like to add, please contact us.
July 6, 2024
Join Scots Kirk Paris, the church where Eric Liddell preached, 100 years to the day after Eric's bold stand for his faith.
July 7, 2024
This campaign encourages churches around the world to celebrate this milestone anniversary by sharing the story of Eric Liddell during their services.
Various Times
Rich Swingle's one man play about the life of Eric Liddell after the 1924 summer games captivates the imagination and is a must see.
January - November 2024
The Eric Liddell Community in the UK has several activities going on for the 100th anniversary including history exhibitions,
On Demand
Eric Liddell was not only an athlete and missionary, but he was also an author. his book the Disciplines of the Christian Life has been translated into French and is available for purchase.
August 26, 2024 (tentative)
A committee is planning on hosting a Centennial Awards Banquet to celebrate athletes who share the same passion as Eric for their Christian faith.
July 25 to September 12
Eric Liddell: Legacy of an Olympic Legend
The Eric Liddell 100 is delighted to announce an inspiring, world-first, exhibition commemorating Eric Liddell will be unveiled at the Scottish Parliament this summer, marking the centenary of his iconic Olympic gold medal victory in Paris in 1924.
The free exhibition will launch on the 25th July and will run until the 12th September in the Main Hall at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
The Eric Liddell Exhibition is open Mon-Sat from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry 4.30pm) and is free to the public, with no ticket required. For more information on the event, please visit https://www.parliament.scot/visit/events-and-exhibitions/eric-liddell-legacy-of-an-olympic-legend or for more information on The Eric Liddell 100, please visit https://ericliddell.org/the-eric-liddell-100/