Hosted by Stig Graham Tuesday 15th July at 7 pm Joining instructions available from Colin Brockie or Stig Graham.
What are the books which have shaped your life or changed the way in which you see and understand the world. Come along, share, learn and inspire.
Not so much presentations as an opportunity to get to know each other a little better. Doors open at 6.45 pm London time, meetings start at 7 pm, and conclude formally at 8.30, though post-meeting conversation may continue. Zoom links will be provided in the week before the meeting.
Monday 10 March 2024, 10.30am Columba’s by the Castle, or else on Zoom TOPIC: fact-checking and reliable sources of information CONTACT: Colin Brockie or David de Pomerai if you wish to attend in person or on Zoom
Hosted by Stig Graham Dates: 18 March 2025 Time: 7 PM London The theme of the evening lacks a good title as yet (please send it to me if you think of one) but the premise is that science is not as straightforward as some people think it is, This stems from the number of conversations I have had over the years with people who insist they are atheists, and don’t do religion, because they believe in science, they trust data and facts. How I respond professionally as scientist, chaplain and priest is one thing, but inside my head is another thought stream altogether. One embedded assumption seems to be that science flexes and changes with new data and new understandings whereas, clearly to them, religion does not. To me neither is a given. Hopefully, it will be fun to explore how we change our minds or resist doing so either scientifically or theologically, or any other context that seems relevant. Max Planck suggested that science advances one funeral a time, and “a new scientific truth does not triumph by convincing its opponents and making them see the light, but rather because its opponents die, and a new generation grows up that is familiar with it.” Humboldt didn’t help with his observation that, “There are three stages of scientific discovery: first people deny it is true; then they deny it is important; finally, they credit the wrong person.” Zoom details TBD, contact Stig Graham for information.
Columba’s by the Castle, or else on Zoom TOPIC: an opportunity for us to explore the issues around science and religion from a different faith perspective GUEST SPEAKER: Shoaib Malik, Science and Religion Masters programme at New College CONTACT: Colin Brockie or David de Pomerai if you wish to attend in person or on Zoom
Hosted by Lee Barford Dates: 23 November & 7 December 2024 Time: 6 PM London | 1 PM EST | 10 AM PST Humanity is called to be stewards of the Earth, not rulers. Over the past 200 years, technology has enhanced human flourishing but at great environmental cost. This two-part event explores the interplay of theology, environmental science, and technology to address how humanity can reduce its environmental impact while continuing to thrive. Our panelists will discuss key questions such as – Can technology help reduce our environmental footprint? – What can we expect from the already irreversible impacts of our past choices? – How does our Christian duty to care for the Earth fit into our faith and practice? – What more can we do? Registration: http://www.sswsj.org/god-and-the-machine-2024.html
Society of Ordained Scientists 