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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🧪Supporting Scientists in Faith🙏 For people working in or studying STEM from Black and multi-ethnic Church communities. Join us for worship, fellowship, and supporting one another in our vocation as scientists. Free event, lunch provided! #Croydon luma.com/o09pq9zp

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What a rich, diverse, and stimulating few days we had at our Global Conference this week. Thank you to all who travelled to be there and generously shared their experiences and insights with us.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We've had an excellent two days at our Scientists in Congregations retreat, hearing about completed projects and planning for those about to start. Lots of exciting things happening all around the country! www.eclasproject.org/congregations/

A group of smiling people gathered on the steps of University College, Durham.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Just a few days until David Wilkinson will be speaking at Cheltenham Science Festival - speaking at a panel session 'Why We Believe.' Tickets are on sale now.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our next online seminar is on 'Complexity at the Mesoscale' with Dr Miro Cafolla. Often we consider complexity in very small or very large systems, but Miro will focus on the intermediate scale - this should be a fascinating talk! Thurs 21 May 9-10am. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

David Wilkinson is joining a fantastic panel at Cheltenham Science Festival this June! The session 'Why We Believe', will ask how faith, doubt, and belief shape the way we see ourselves and our place in the cosmos. Tickets on sale from 22 April: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/why-w...

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

British Science Week starts tomorrow! This is the perfect opportunity for individuals and churches to pray for scientists, educators, and regulators, so that science serves us all. Take a look at these prayer resources developed by Faraday and Christians in Science: www.cis.org.uk/british-scie...

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Great St Mary's church in the centre of Cambridge is one recipient of our Scientists in Congregations awards scheme. This event, coming up later in March, is a great example of how they're facilitating conversations on sustainability between local scientists and the church community ⬇️

Details of an event on Sunday 22 March at 4pm at Great St Mary's. Choral Evensong followed at 5.15pm by a panel discussion on hope in the face of environmental crisis.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We have supported Knowle Parish Church in Solihull with funding for their Lent course on creation care. A fantastic line-up of speakers and topics!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Our research seminar next week will be presented by Olivia Rathbone, and feature her PhD research into African women’s postcolonial theologies and science-engaged faith. Thurs 19, 9am - register here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Last week we spent a wonderful team away day in York, planning for the next two years and sharing food and fellowship. And York was looking stunning as usual.

A group of smiling people in coats stand in a courtyard of a historic building.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Thank you to all who attended our Senior Leader Conference over the last two days - we had attendees from 12 countries coming together to learn and reflect on science, creation, and new creation. Recorded talks will be on our website soon!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Riding Lights Theatre Company received two separate grants to develop and tour productions exploring science and faith. These included panel Q&A sessions with local scientists!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Messy Church Does Science and Messy Church Goes Wild! We supported Bible Reading Fellowship to develop two sets of resources exploring science and the environment, which are now in use around the world!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

There is ONE WEEK remaining to apply for a Scientists in Congregations award. This is the last time these grants will be available! We’re looking for short letters of interest with a brief outline of your idea, by 21 Nov. And here’s a reminder of some of the previous projects we’ve funded… 🧵

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

What a wonderful time we've had this week with our Scientists in Congregations awardees from 2024 and 2025. We spent two days sharing, learning, and affirming one another as some projects begin and others come to an end. Find out more about these grants here: www.eclasproject.org/congregations/

A group of 25 people, some holding certificates, stand by the tomb of the Venerable Bede in Durham Cathedral.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

'How Does God Act in the World?' is out now! In this book, David Wilkinson argues that the biblical picture of a God who acts in the world makes sense in the light of modern science -- but that how God acts cannot be reduced to simple models. www.eclasproject.org/new-book-how...

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Join us next Thursday for our final seminar of the academic year! 'Science, Christianity, and Representation: ethnic dimensions in past and present,' with Dr Nathan Bossoh from Southampton University. @nathanbossoh.bsky.social Sign up here: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

A few pics of our team at the Science Religion Forum last week! L-R Dr Thoko Kamwendo, Bishop Richard Cheetham, Revd Dr Kathryn Pritchard talking about science, faith, AI, and where next for science-faith engagement. Thanks for having us!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

We're proud to be supporting a science and faith summer school at Trinity College Dublin @tcddublin.bsky.social via our Science for Seminaries awards. Two events are open to the public and can be booked for free here www.tcd.ie/religion/new...

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join us on Thursday morning for a seminar with Dr Caroline McCalman! 'Making Loss Sacred: Recovering the Value of Environmental Sacrifice'. Register here for the link: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Why do some prayers for healing seem to go unanswered? And how do people of different faiths make sense of it? eclas.shorthandstories.com/lent/why-do-...

Anointing of the sick service at Westminster cathedral, 2009. A person in a wheelchair is smiling at a Catholic bishop who is bent towards them. A smiling woman stands behind with her hands on the wheelchair handles.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Some fab photos from a Scientists in Congregations project in Gloucestershire! This youth group session looked at creation care and survival in the wild – they made survival kits, built fires, and learned about Lydia in the Bible.

Yellow tie-dyed canvas bags dry on a washing line in the sun.

Two groups of children gathered round tables outdoors with a church tower in the background.

A mini wilderness survival kit with a rope, compass, plaster, safety pins, and mirror.

A boy and girl kneeling on the ground tending a small campfire.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Check out this week's edition of the Methodist Recorder for an interview with our Project Director on how seeing science as a gift from God frees us to use it well and responsibly. Out today!

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Join us next Thursday morning for a seminar with Revd Prof Charlotte Sleigh as she asks: 'Never mind science, what is theology?' Sign up here tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

A card with a photo of Charlotte looking away from the camera. Text reads 'Never mind science, what is theology?' 20 March, 9-10am GMT, online.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

From exploring marine science on the beach, to hosting an exhibit on space or environment, to producing resources for schools and youth groups -- the potential to do something creative is huge!

A group of clergy wearing hard hats and walking around CERN.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Coming up next week! An ECLAS seminar with Dr Amy Chambers (MMU), titled Playing God: The US Catholic Church, Hollywood Censorship, and Science on Screen. Join us Thu 20 Feb at 9am! tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Praying for our partners at ECLAS India as they prepare for a conference with Theological College of Lanka in Sri Lanka this weekend! The conference will explore the important topic of the intersection of religion and ecology, with hopes for ecosystem restoration.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Join us next Thursday for our upcoming research seminar: Christian perspectives on Chinese medicine, with Dr Pak-Wah Lai from Biblical Graduate School of Theology. Sign up at tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars Thursday 23 Jan, 9-10am.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Fab to get the team together in Durham yesterday to plan for the year ahead! We'll have new Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awards, plus seminars, conferences, and opportunities to get involved in research. Stay tuned... What are your plans for 2025?

A group of smiling people stood in front of an oil painting in a large room.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the ECLAS team! We'll be back in 2025 with more resources, grants, and events to help the Church engage with science. Wishing you and all your loved ones a peaceful break.

Background is a split galaxy and stained glass window image. Text reads Merry Christmas from ECLAS

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Once a month we run free, public seminars on Zoom to hear about cool new research related to science and/or faith. Next Thursday is the final one of 2024 and will be fascinating: ECLAS' Dr Sarah Qidwai discussing science, Islam, and British imperialism. Sign up here! tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

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Text reads ECLAS seminar, Dr Sarah Qidwai, Faith, Science and Empire. 12 December, 9-10am, Zoom.

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ECLAS Project @eclasproject.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

One of our ongoing research projects is #StoriesOfScienceAndFaith, vignettes from history which show how science and Christianity can work together. Today we launch our new Advent series, six stories which offer a fresh perspective in the lead up to Christmas. www.eclasproject.org/new-narrativ...

A composite image showing books, candles, and a stained glass window. Text reads 'Advent Stories of Science and Faith.'

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