The Society of Ordained Scientists is a dispersed order of Christians dedicated to seeking truth and community through the gifts of science and faith. We recognize a special charism as representatives of authority in both kinds of community. We recognize a special vocation as ordained scientists to build up the Body of Christ for the work of mission and ministry. We believe Christian engagement with science goes beyond matters of knowledge and assent; it is inextricably emotional, social, liturgical and sacramental. Thus, we have a unique role to play in bringing science to the church and the church to science.

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The Aims of the Society

• To offer to God in our ordained role the work of science and technology in the exploration and stewardship of creation.
• To express both the commitment of the church to the scientific and technological enterprise and our concern for its impact on the world.
• To develop a fellowship of prayer for ordained scientists by the following of a common rule.
• To support each other in our vocation.
• To serve the Church in its relation to science and technology.