Meetings 2016

CHILDREN ARE THE FUTURE: SCIENCE, FAITH AND YOUTH

Lizzie Henderson will be speaking to us on Tuesday 22nd November, 8pm at Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS.

(Barbourne Terrace is the street almost opposite St George’s Square, on the left as you leave central Worcester.  Lindisfarne House is the first building on the right, and you can park off-road in front of the building). 

lizzie-hendersonThere is an overwhelming narrative in today’s culture that science and faith are in conflict – that one cannot take both seriously. But what do today’s children and young people think about science and religious faith? What is the place of education in the discussion? What will the future look like if things continue as they are? Come along to hear about some of the research exploring the thinking of young people on these topics and some of the projects working to communicate a positive message about the interactions of science and religious faith to young people.

Lizzie is the Youth and Schools Outreach Officer and Children’s Media Project Coordinator at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge. Lizzie holds a degree from Cambridge University in Evolutionary and Behavioural Biology, Geology and the History and Philosophy of Science. She is passionate about the communication and public understanding of the interactions of science and faith and regularly participates in formal and informal discussion of the science and faith dialogue with all age groups. Lizzie has worked with children and young people for many years and regularly provides lessons, workshops and talks on science and faith for children, young people and students.

All are welcome, and there will be coffee, cake and the chance for further discussion, after the talk.

To download a flyer, please click here. b-s-flyer-lizzie-henderson-november-2016.

HAS SCIENCE KILLED GOD?

Friday 18th November, 7-9 pm at The Hive, Sawmill Walk, The Butts, Worcester.

YOUTH EVENT – FREE PIZZA TOO!

Lizzie Henderson, a Christian and an evolutionary biologist, who works with the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion in Cambridge, will explore questions such as: Can science explain everything? Is religion still relevant? Can science prove or disprove God’s existence.

If you’re between the ages of 16 and 25 (ish), or would like to come along, and bring some young people with you, do join us at the Hive.
No charge, but you need to book, through the Re:think website, www.rethinkworcester.co.uk.

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THE WONDERS OF THE LIVING WORLD: BIOLOGY, BELIEF, AND THE SEARCH FOR MEANING AND PURPOSE IN THE UNIVERSE

 Dr Ruth Bancewicz will speak to us on Tuesday 18th October, 8pm at Lindisfarne House.

Dr BanceDr Ruth Bancewiczwicz is a Senior Research Fellow at the Faraday Institute, Cambridge, which is dedicated to studying the interactions and common ground between science and religious belief. Her background is in Genetics and she has also published books on science and belief.

When we look at the natural world around us,  it can give us a sense of awe and wonder.  For Christians, this may feed into worship.  So what about those Christians who study the natural world, or biology, for a living?  It will not give them proof of God’s existence,  but what they see in creation reinforces their beliefs, turns their attention to the character of God, and reminds them that the world has been made for a purpose. This talk will go beyond the usual debates about science and religion, drawing on the work of successful scientists who are also people of faith. Dr Bancewicz will focus on celebrating creation, appreciating its intricacies and fruitfulness, and sharing how discoveries about the living world can hint at questions of meaning that go beyond science.

To download a flyer, please click here: Dr Ruth Bancewicz – 18th October 2016

PROGRAMME – AUTUMN 2016

20th September:      “Future Challenges”: An evening of videos and discussion dealing with the technical developments and human problems related to Artificial Intelligence and the Energy/Environment conflicts. An opportunity  to present your views. Led by Jim Smith (Chairman, Bible and Science, Worcester)

18th October:           Dr Ruth Bancewicz will be speaking on: The Wonders of the Living World: Biology, Belief, and the Search for Meaning and Purpose in the Universe.”

22nd November:     Lizzie Henderson, Youth and Schools Outreach Officer and Children’s Media Project Coordinator at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, in Cambridge, will speak on the subject: “Children are the Future: Science, Faith and Youth”.

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18th November:      The launch of “re:think”, a youth event at the Hive, 7 – 9 pm, aimed at those aged 16 – 25.  Lizzie Henderson will look at “Has science killed God?

(For more information, or to book a place, please visit                                                          www.rethinkworcester.co.uk)

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We are an interdenominational Christian group, affiliated to Christians in Science.  We organise regular talks and discussions fronted by leading scientists and thinkers, to explore significant scientific, bioethical and technological issues of our day, and see how faith and science work together.

The meetings are open to all those who seek to make sense of this changing world, especially those interested in how scientific advance might impact on religious beliefs, and are not restricted to those with a “science” background.  They take place at Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS.

The talks are generally from 8 to 9.30pm, in three sections, with space in between for questions, and finish with coffee and cake, and the opportunity for more informal discussion, or time to catch up with friends.

All are welcome – entry, parking and refreshments are free, although we suggest a donation of £3, to cover expenses.

A pdf of the meeting programme can be downloaded from the following link:  B & S programme Autumn 2016 v2

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A pdf of the meeting schedule can be downloaded from the following link: Programme Spring 2016.

19th January:  CHRISTIANITY AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE – A HISTORICAL VIEW

 It is sometimes claimed that without Christianity there would have been no modern science. While this view is an exaggeration, intimate links between Christian doctrine and the growth of the empirical sciences were forged during the Industrial Revolution.  Prof. John Hedley Brooke will consider the way in which scientific research has been justified in theological terms and will refer to some of the great names of 17th century science (Boyle, Bacon, Newton …) and to arguments that Christianity provided some of the pre-conditions of an enduring scientific culture.

Prof. Brooke is currently Professor of the History of Science at Lancaster University and Visiting Professor in the School of Philosophy, Religious Studies and the History of Science, University of Leeds. A former Editor of the British Journal for the History of Science, he has been President of the British Society for the History of Science and of the Historical Section of the British Association for the Advancement of Science.

16th February:  CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE AND ITS BIBLICAL          DESCRIPTION

Dr. Mathew Clark will discuss the origins and development of the physical universe as understood by scientists, and make comparisons with the biblical account of how humanity began.

15 March:  THE FUTURE OF MARRIAGE

Living together has become much more common in the west, with over six million couples now living together without marrying.  Are they more likely to break up, or is marriage simply a piece of paper?  Philippa Taylor, who works with the Care Trust, is head of public policy at the Christian Medical Fellowship, and has an MBA in Bioethics, will speak to us from both a social science and biblical perspective. 

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We are an interdenominational Christian group, affiliated to Christians in Science.  We organise regular talks and discussions fronted by leading scientists and thinkers, to explore significant scientific, bioethical and technological issues of our day, and see how faith and science work together.

The meetings are open to all those who seek to make sense of this changing world, especially those interested in how scientific advance might impact on religious beliefs, and are not restricted to those with a “science” background.  They take place at Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS.

The talks are generally from 8 to 9.30pm, in three sections, with space in between for questions, and finish with coffee and cake, and the opportunity for more informal discussion, or time to catch up with friends.

All are welcome – entry, parking and refreshments are free, although we suggest a donation of £3, to cover expenses.

For more information, please call 01905 641987, or visit our website: www.bibleandscienceworcester.org.uk

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