On this page you will find some society and society member publications and writings.
Sermons
Going forth to Experiment
Warden’s Address from Lucas Mix, Warden of the Society Society of Ordained Scientists, Gathering, Hinsley Hall, UK, 2025 Isaiah 42:5-12; Matthew 10:7-16
Facts and Comments
Sermon notes for the Admissions Eucharist from Dr. David Walker, Bishop of Manchester and Visitor to the Society Society of Ordained Scientists, Gathering, Launde Abbey, UK, Summer 2024
Through a glass, darkly….
Warden’s Address from Stig Graham, Warden of the Society Society of Ordained Scientists, Gathering, Launde Abbey, UK, 2024 Ezra 9.1-4; 1 Corinthians 13; John 10.14
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Bulletins
Bulletin – Autumn 2024
News, sermons and a summary of the addresses by Nick Spencer from the annual gathering at Launde. Additionally some book reviews and the story behind the Warden’s stole.
Bulletin – Summer 2023
The Summer Bulletin for 2023 is a bumper issue! We had a very successful Gathering at Hinsley Hall in Leeds and a series of very helpful Meditations given by The Revd Mark Gratton, priest and barrister and an expert in medical ethics.
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Books
Motioning the Way
by Andrew Krauss A Journey Through the Breadth and Depth of Advent Does the Advent season seem to rush by rather quickly? Does it feel like an early coming of Christmas? For readers who love the season of Advent but wish to look deeper into the real distinctiveness of this rich season, then this is…
The Earth is the Lord’s
A collection of essays by members of the Society of Ordained Scientists.
We Are the Data
The story of the Society of Ordained Scientists, The story of SOSc as told by Keith Suckling, Warden of the Society 2011-2017.
Reflections
Redundant God? Christian Faith in Light of Evolution
This book challenges the view that evolution has rendered God redundant as Creator of all that is. I am not arguing that evolution is wrong or inadequate (quite the contrary!); instead, I explore what kind of God might be consistent with an evolutionary world view.
Pilgrimages of Perspective: Stranger in a Strange Land
My hope is that this reflection will spark some memories or prompt some epiphany or lead you to some questions about what those deep lessons are from your own perspective.
Thinking differently about science and religion
Maintaining the “alternative fact” that science and religion, and in particular Christianity, are in conflict is hurting science. Over the past year, three occasions have left me with strong visual memories and deep impressions that point towards a better approach.
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Books by Affiliates
A Believer’s Journey Through the Stars
by The Revd Dr Pan Conrad Here is how the publisher describes the book: In this thought-provoking guide, Conrad invites readers to explore the vastness of outer space through both the lens of faith and the rigor of science. From the life cycles of stars to the gravitational pull of the moon, each reflection weaves together scripture,…
Science, Religion, and the Human Future: Conflict, Collusion, and Consequences
by The Revd Professor David Wilkinson (A) and others This book demonstrates that the myth of an inevitable conflict between science and faith is based on the misunderstanding of both past and present, with potentially adverse consequences for human futures.
The Horizon of Faith
by The Revd Dr Andrew Krauss This book focuses on five threads of connection, considering what the Gospel has to say about origin and destination, about place and time, about participation and the nature of God, about journeying, and about what is yet to unfold. It explores the rich connectedness within the Gospel, and its…
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