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.

We are three days in to our Global Conference, bringing theologians and researchers from around the world together in Durham. We've heard about theological education in Indonesia, Africa, India and Poland, & been challenged to think about how science is understood differently in different contexts.

Join us on Monday 28 September for a webinar on faith, health, and how God is working through science. In partnership with Keep the Faith magazine. bit.ly/KTFECLASSep2...

KTF Talk: Faith, Health and How God is Working Through Science

This talk will explore the relationship between faith and science, and how science is being used to find solutions for health issues

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Calling early-career scientists, theologians, and ministry students! The Elisha Project is a year-long initiative to integrate environmental science and ministry, for Christians with a passion for the natural world. It includes conferences and mentorship. Apply by 30 Sep: tcen.org.uk/applications/

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Named for the prophet who took on the mantle of Elijah and went on to heal the polluted waters of his city, The Elisha Project is a yearlong, national

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This Season of Creation, we're sharing the story of Sister Dorothy Stang, who lived - and died - for the Amazon rainforest and its people. #ScienceFaithStories eclas.shorthandstories.com/creationtide...

A Death in the Forest

Questions for discussion

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Churchyard rewilding, coral reef loss, the rights of rivers. Our six stories of science and faith for the Season of Creation celebrate the natural world, and ask what we owe it in return. eclas.shorthandstories.com/creationtide/

Rewilding the Churchyard

Questions for discussion

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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/

What does #speculative fiction #SF tell us about #spirituality and #faith? How important are philosophy & #theology when building #alternativeworlds & possible #futures? Come and discuss with us York in November! @eclasproject.bsky.social @uoy-sociology.bsky.social www.york.ac.uk/sociology/ab...

'Science - Fictions, Faiths and Futures' Conference: Call For Submissions

Colleagues are invited to submit their proposals for the 'Science - Fictions, Faiths and Futures' Conference which will be held at the University of York, 4-6 November 2026.

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A new centre at Durham University celebrates the life and work of Prof Tom McLeish, co-founder of ECLAS. The centre is inviting applications for Fellowships from academics in the natural or medical sciences with an interest in theology/ philosophy/ interdisciplinarity. durhamcollections.org.uk

A Science for Seminaries project we're supporting at Queens Foundation in Birmingham is doing important work to help churches become more inclusive of neurodivergence. Thank you Sight Magazine for the write-up. sightmagazine.com.au/news/uk-rese...

UK research looks to help churches can become more inclusive environments for the neurodivergent - Sight Magazine

Awareness of neurodiversity and the way in which cognitive brain function can differ can affect how people engage with religion and church.

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Lovely coverage of one of our Scientists in Congregations awardees, Carlisle Cathedral, whose project will explore links between regenerative agriculture and faith. sightmagazine.com.au/on-a-mission...

On a Mission: UK cathedral in joint project to strengthen links between communities and the land - Sight Magazine

ANGELA YOUNGMAN reports on a project between Carlisle Cathedral and the University of Cumbria exploring links between the land and faith...

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This is a timely guide from the AI Christian Partnership. It distils some of the weightier explorations of AI, theology and ethics into a user-friendly set of guidelines about how AI impacts church ministry. aichristian.org/guidelines/

AI Guidelines for Christian Ministry - The AI Christian Partnership

Download our Guidelines now Our Guidelines are free and require no registration However, since AI is rapidly changing, we would like to let you know when updated or new resources appear. If you fill o...

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Some of our team were at the ACC meeting in Belfast last weekend. Here, you can read Revd Dr Muthuraj's Swamy report on the first year of the partnership between ECLAS and the Anglican Communion Office: www.eclasproject.org/a-fruitful-p...

A fruitful partnership between ECLAS and the Anglican Communion – ECLAS

Reflections on our work with the Anglican Communion Science Commission.

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India just generated 50% of its electricity from clean sources. For 15 minutes. Sounds trivial? That's how every record starts: first minutes, then a day, then a month, then a whole year. Some states are already there: Karnataka crossed 60% clean power last year.

"We are not called to be passive observers of technological transformation, but active participants in shaping it. Hope remains possible precisely because human beings are capable of choosing cooperation over domination and dialogue over violence." New blog: www.eclasproject.org/reading-magn...

Reading ‘Magnifica Humanitas’: Reflections from a Catholic scientist – ECLAS

A Catholic scientist finds hope and dignity when reading Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas.

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We have a great seminar coming up next Thurs! Dr Kostas Tampakis will talk about the perils and joys of creating an alternative curriculum on science & religion. He will reflect on its potential for teaching the history of science and the natural sciences. 18/06, 9am: tinyurl.com/eclas-seminars

The House of Lords will be debating the human impact of AI today, proposed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Along with Pope Leo XIV's encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas', this marks the second major intervention by a Christian faith leader on AI in the past fortnight.

Last week we heard from three fascinating speakers on ocean plastics and theology. The clear message was that there is no silver bullet solution to this problem - but there are things Christians CAN do to help. Watch the films here: eclasproject.org/conference/o...

Ocean Plastics and Public Theology – ECLAS

How can church leaders help tackle ocean plastics?

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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.

We are delighted to share that Queen's was awarded a @eclasproject.bsky.social grant for an innovative project: 'Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry', led by tutor Revd Dr Allison Fenton. www.queens.ac.uk/about-us/articles/queens-eclas-grant-neurodivergence-ministry/

Queen’s Awarded ECLAS Grant: Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry - The Queen's Foundation

The Queen's Foundation has been awarded a Science for Seminaries grant from ECLAS to support an innovative project, Neurodivergence, Psychology, and Intersectionality for Ministry. Led by tutor Revd D...

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Last week we heard from three fascinating speakers on ocean plastics and theology. The clear message was that there is no silver bullet solution to this problem - but there are things Christians CAN do to help. Watch the films here: eclasproject.org/conference/o...

Ocean Plastics and Public Theology – ECLAS

How can church leaders help tackle ocean plastics?

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Thank you to Keep the Faith magazine, the Church Times, TWR, and more for highlighting our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees - we're excited to see these projects develop! www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Grants give boost to science-faith projects

Fifteen churches and Christian organisations have been awarded nearly £300,000

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Our co-director for global engagement, Revd Steve Muneza, has written for Keep the Faith magazine. He shares his experience of growing up in Burundi and how this has shaped his view of science and Christian faith 📖 issuu.com/keepthefaith...

Keep The Faith Issue 143

Keep The Faith is Britain's leading magazine about the Black Christian community.

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Congratulations to Dr Tim Middleton, Tutorial Fellow in Theology at Regent’s, who is part of the team behind The Elisha Project, a new national initiative supported by the @eclasproject.bsky.social programme at Durham University.

NEWS: An @eclasproject.bsky.social grant has been awarded to @carlislecathedral.bsky.social to fund a joint research project with #CumbriaUni. Land, Landscape and Faith will explore the relationship of science and religion in Cumbrian landscapes and farming. Read the full story at gloo.to/FGYQ

Land, Landscape and Faith | University of Cumbria News

Carlisle Cathedral and the University of Cumbria awarded grant to explore the relationship of science and religion in Cumbrian landscapes and farming

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We are so pleased to have been awarded a Scientists in Congregations grant! Led by members of King's Church Warrington, the grant will support the development of an escape room activity - more details to follow soon.

ECLAS Project@eclasproject.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are privileged to support churches and theological colleges in the UK to explore science and faith with creativity and imagination. Introducing our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees for 2026-27: www.eclasproject.org/eclas-fundin...

We are very grateful to @eclasproject.bsky.social for funding the Elisha Project of the Theological Colleges Environment Network jri.org.uk/tcen/ More details to follow!

Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN): The Elisha Project

The Elisha Project wins major Science for Seminaries grant The Theological Colleges Environment Network (TCEN) is delighted to announce that the Science for Seminaries* programme has awarded them a...

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ECLAS Project@eclasproject.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are privileged to support churches and theological colleges in the UK to explore science and faith with creativity and imagination. Introducing our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees for 2026-27: www.eclasproject.org/eclas-fundin...

We are privileged to support churches and theological colleges in the UK to explore science and faith with creativity and imagination. Introducing our Scientists in Congregations and Science for Seminaries awardees for 2026-27: www.eclasproject.org/eclas-fundin...

ECLAS FUNDING TO SUPPORT SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT IN CHURCHES AND COLLEGES – ECLAS

We have awarded 15 grants to churches and three to theological colleges to boost engagement between science and faith.

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This event is happening this evening, 7-8pm!

ECLAS Project@eclasproject.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The dream team of Amanda Rees and Charlotte Sleigh are speaking on their new book, especially how ideas of conflict and collusion in science and religion have a real-world impact on how we think about space travel, AI, and pandemics. Grab your free ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/chris...

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