Speaker The Revd Professor James Walters Climate and Creation: Engaging faith communities in climate science St Stephen’s Rochester Row
12.00-12.30: Arrival; Tea & biscuits 12.30: Eucharist (open to the public) 13.10: Lunch 14.00: Talk & discussion 15.00: Departure
Climate and Creation: Engaging faith communities in climate science The parts of the world most impacted by climate change are simultaneously the most religious and those with the lowest levels of scientific education. This is not to say that such groups see religion and science as necessarily in tension. But the dominant framing of the climate emergency in technical scientific language alienates these populations from this issue which is acting them so profoundly and which they describe in their own more moral/theological language. Professor Walters will outline the work of his research unit in listening to these religious voices and drawing them more fully into the global climate conversation.
The Revd Professor James Walter The Reverend Professor James Walters is the founding director of the Faith Centre at the London School of Economics. The centre works with LSE’s diverse student body and wider global publics fostering interfaith dialogue to address conflict and the challenges of the climate emergency. He was ordained in 2007, served his curacy in Hampstead in North London, and has been at the LSE since 2010. He is an honorary canon theologian at Chichester Cathedral.
As it is Lent, and many people have additional commitments during this time, we don’t have a formal theme or a named presenter. This is a social evening to chat and get to know each other a little more. So, if you have something to share, silly or solemn, Six Nations or United Nations, please do bring it along.
I will have beer and snacks on hand, but feel free bring your own – actually, that is probably the better option . .
Pastor Jack Alvarez, our member in the Philippines, has agreed to get up in the middle of the night (his time) to talk to us at our convenience (the evening in the UK and afternoon and morning in North America) about his work in one of the most impoverished places in Manila.
The topic for the evening is Sand Dunes and led by our very own Paul Rooney. Knowing Paul, I am confident we will come away with smiles on our faces and knowing things about sand dunes, and the people who use and abuse them, that we had never previously even thought of.
Speaker The Revd Canon Dr Mike Kirby, SOSc Modern Radiotherapy: My Science and Faith around it Speakers: SOSc members present Sharing our Stories as Ordained Scientists
Liverpool (Anglican) Cathedral, Liverpool
10:30-12:00: Arrival, refreshments, news from members, next meeting and other business 12:05: Eucharist (Lady Chapel; open to the public) 12:45: Lunch 13:30: Talks and Discussion 14:45: Close and departure 15:00: Evensong (Lady Chapel; open to the public)
October 16th 2025 the North American Tele-Compline will be at 9.00pm East Coast (US) Time
In subsequent months the North American Tele-Compline will return to 8.00pm East Coast (US) Time. (login details can be found at the bottom of the digital prayer card)
Daniel Grossoehme will be presenting in the context of his work as a practitioner in research and chaplaincy. His title is ‘ “You do what?”: On children, brokenness, and science. ‘ There are so many good things to be said about this, not least the blend of formal objective observation, Daniel’s personal narrative and perspective, set within a very challenging area of healthcare
What intersections of faith and science challenge, or have challenged, you? Have you ever had a scientific encounter which rattled your faith or theological bones? Come along, share, learn and inspire.
Paul Rooney tells us all we have ever wanted to know but never thought to ask about sand dunes, their evolution and ecology, and their impact (and Paul’s) on the destiny of Donald Trump.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength."
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