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Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home

Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home

“Pope Francis’ second encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home offers a rich theological resource for Catholics and Protestants alike. Considering topics such as consumerism, development, environmental degradation, and global warming, the Pope ties these to the Gospel as well as the social and ethical teachings of the church.

Saving Us: Learning to Talk about Climate Change

Saving Us: Learning to Talk about Climate Change

In 2021, Kathryn Hayhoe published Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. As her publisher summarizes, “Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how.”

COVID-19 Resources

Making Progress Post-Pandemic

Making Progress Post-Pandemic

The past few years have been full of hardship. The trouble continues for many. As C.S. Lewis’s character said in the film Shadowlands, “Experience is the most brutal of teachers. But you learn. My God, you learn.” We have learned. Now we must be wise—both smart and faithful in applying all that this trouble has taught us. Let us not miss the opportunity post-pandemic for progress.

Shepherding to Herd Immunity

Shepherding to Herd Immunity

For pastors, this really is the moment for us to protect our flock from the thieves and wolves that would steal the very health of our congregation and our individual members. It’s our moment to take on the role as shepherds of our flocks.

Podcasts

Saving Us: Learning to Talk about Climate Change

Saving Us: Learning to Talk about Climate Change

In 2021, Kathryn Hayhoe published Saving Us: A Climate Scientist’s Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World. As her publisher summarizes, “Over the past fifteen years Hayhoe has found that the most important thing we can do to address climate change is talk about it—and she wants to teach you how.”

Race & Science

Our Common Humanity

Our Common Humanity

Together, scripture and science, tell a remarkably similar story—despite all the difference and variation we see among humans—we share a common humanity. For science, it is known through our DNA. For faith, it comes from our unity in Christ and the image of God granted to each and every one us.

It is a simple story that binds us together in our common humanity. But do we really believe it?

Engaging Science with Marginalized Communities of Faith

Engaging Science with Marginalized Communities of Faith

We know that science engagement ranks low for marginalized communities of faith. However, we remain committed to helping all churches embrace science as a means for spiritual growth. As a result, SftC is committed to finding ways to foster science equity for BIPOC, engaging and leveraging diverse voices, and strengthening relationships with marginalized communities of faith.

Videos

Explorations: Short Answers to the Big Questions

Explorations: Short Answers to the Big Questions

In a series of short videos, many of which comprise interviews with leading scientists and philosophers, the Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion poses a variety of questions such as “What is Life?”, “What is a Person?”, “Why is the Brain Divided?” and “Are We Naturally Religious?”

Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home

Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home

“Pope Francis’ second encyclical, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home offers a rich theological resource for Catholics and Protestants alike. Considering topics such as consumerism, development, environmental degradation, and global warming, the Pope ties these to the Gospel as well as the social and ethical teachings of the church.

Websites

Resources for Outdoor Worship from The Faraday Institute

Resources for Outdoor Worship from The Faraday Institute

Many churches have begun holding outdoor worship services, whether as an intentional engagement with creation or a continuing practice from the initial response to the COVID pandemic. If this is a practice you are engaging with, the Faraday Institute has cultivated a list of resources to help you.

Churches can Skype a Scientist

Churches can Skype a Scientist

Does your congregation have questions for a scientist? Perhaps your church doesn’t have an expert in the congregation or perhaps you want to dive deeper into a particular area of study. Skype a Scientist can be a great resource for you!

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The Standard Model eBook:

Six Steps to Engage Science in Church

Tested in nearly 100 Christian ministries, The Standard Model is a six-step guide to help churches engage science for the benefit of congregations.

The Standard Model eBook