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The SRT Project is based in the Church of Scotland and funded primarily by it. The Project has no counterpart elsewhere in the UK, and as a result, we see it as a unique resource for the whole church, of whatever denomination, and we seek to run it on an ecumenical basis. We are grateful for the support of the
Scottish Episcopal Church, the United Free Church and United Reformed Church. We work closely with Action of Churches Together in Scotland. We enjoy links and warm collaboration with many other churches and individuals, not only in Scotland, but the whole UK, the rest of Europe and further afield to North America and Australasia. We greatly appreciate their support and mutual encouragement. To strengthen our ties we are setting up a network of Associates for people interested in SRT's work at home and abroad.
Christians in Science
Contrary to popular percetions, many scientists in the UK are active Christians. Christians in Science (CiS) is one of two UK societies actively promoting dialogue between science and Christianity, with lectures, conferences, publications and educational material from an evangelical perspective. It runs an annual conference each autumn.
Science and Religion Forum
SRF has a broader and more theological approach, and also runs an annual conference each autumn (in 1998 it was on biotechnology issues) and an excellent regular magazine of review articles.
Science and Christian Belief
A highly respected UK quarterly academic journal promoted by both the above organisations, which publishes searching articles on a very wide range of subjects on the relationship of science, technology, ethics and Christianity. It also has excellent book reviews.
Science & Christianity mailing list.
This is the homepage for an excellent moderated discussion group, with lively and well-informed debate on a wide range of subjects relating science and Christian belief. The homepage also has a range of good articles and extensive links.
Society of Ordained Scientists
Did you know there are many men and women of science who have gone into the ordained Christian ministry in various UK church denominations? The Society of Ordained Scientists is a unique fellowship, set up to help relate the practice of science and the Christian ministry. Many of its members are still actively working as scientists while acting as non-stipendiary ministers, and it includes a number of internationally known scientists, who have proved in practice that science and Christian faith do indeed mix very well.
American Scientific Affiliation
The American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) is described as a fellowship of men and women of science and disciplines that can relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science, founded in 1941. Its stated purpose is "to investigate any area relating Christian faith and science" and "to make known the results of such investigations for comment and criticism by the Christian community and by the scientific community."
Eco-Congregation Programme
Environmental work among the UK churches took an exciting step forward on 1 February 1999 when Rev Dr David Pickering was appointed to be the churches' environmental officer for the Government's grassroots environmental campaign,
Going for Green, now ENCAMS. The first stage was a pilot scheme of church environmental audits with 15 churches participating from all 4 UK nations. In September 2000, the full UK wide scheme was launched, and the Scottish programme was launched on 28 March 2001. Now
Eco-Congregation in England is delivered by the Jo Rathbone at the Arthur Rank
Centre and Eco-Congregation Scotland is delivered by a partnership between the
Victoria Beale at the Society, Religion and Technology Project and Margaret
Warnock at Keep Scotland Beautiful (an Associated Company of ENCAMS). Churches
in Ireland and Wales are supported at a minimal level by these three
organisations. Jo, Victoria and Margaret work in conjunction with the member churches of the UK Environmental Issues Network and with other Christian groups actively working on environmental issues.
Hundreds of churches are already involved and well under way with environmental
projects and 37 have gone on to receive Awards. Find out about how Scottish churches are making a real difference in practical ways through the Eco-Congregation Programme in Scotland, or visit the UK Eco-Congregation Website for general information.
Environmental Issues Network, Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland
The Environmental Issues Network (EIN) seeks to act as a co-ordinating point for the environmental work of most of the mainstream UK churches and para-church organisations. It meets twice a year to share information and co-ordinate occasional joint intiatives, such as the Climate Change Petition and various joint responses to Government.
Christian Ecology Link
Christian Ecology Link is the oldest UK para-church organisation for environmental matters, with members throughout the UK. CEL seeks especially to stimulate environmental activity in local churches, and has produced a range of useful resources and information packs. It publishes a quarterly magazine Green Christian.
A Rocha
A Rocha is the name of a unique and pioneering international conservation organisation. It was begun in the mid-1980's by a Church of England curate, with a vision to show God's love for all creation by practical example, by teaching and encouragement. From humble beginnings setting up a field study site in the Algarve region of Portugal, this innovative and imaginative scheme has become established as an important focus for Christian conservation work in many countries around the world, and including the UK.
John Ray Initiative
The John Ray Initiative (JRI) is a new scheme in the UK which originated from a number of prominent Christians, professionally involved with the environment who were concerned at the lack of education and relative inactivity on environmental matters in the church. Its vision is to bring together scientific and Christian understandings of the environment in a way that can be widely communicated and lead to effective action. It stems from discussions amongst scientists and Christian leaders and aims to promote a deeper understanding of the environment and how humankind should relate to it based on observation, study and an ethical approach to decision making and stewardship.
Sage - Oxford's Christian Environmental Group
Sage is a group of Christians from a number of churches in the Oxford region with a
particular concern for God's Creation. Since Sage was formed in 1990 they have been involved in a whole variety of activities:
1) Regular newsletters (Sage Words) on topics such as recycling, Christian
environmental books and simple living.
2) They have organised walks- most recently "Walking with the Creator".
3) They are involved in conservation tasks, particularly at a local nature reserve
Boundary Brook Nature Park.
4) They have given presentations to interested groups. We have taken services in a
wide variety of settings.
5) They have organised weekends and longer trips away, both in the UK and in
Europe.
6) They run regular prayer meetings and produce Prayer Points.
European Christian Environment Network
Au Sable Institute
Au Sable is a Christian environmental stewardship Institute in Michigan whose mission is to bring healing and wholeness to the biosphere and the whole of Creation. It has extensive academic programmes at university level, research projects and fora, environmental education for local school children, and information services for churches, denominations and the wider world community.
Christian Environmental Association
The Christian Environmental Association is a nationwide organization joined together to promote Biblical environmental stewardship within the Christian community, "Serving the Earth, Serving the Poor." It has an emphasis on practical action through national and international programs to increase awareness of global environmental issues and problems.
Christian Environmental Studies Centre
The Christian Environmental Studies Center (CESC) at Montreat College, North Carolina, seeks to provide an information exchange between scientists and the Christian Community, launching collaborative efforts that integrate Christian environmental organizations. It has a useful set of links which summarise the work of a number of Christian environmental organizations.
Evangelical Environmental Network - USA
The Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) is an informal group of individuals - including environmentalists, scientists, and theologians - who are concerned about caring for God's creation. It exists to encourage those involved to care about God's world in practical ways, using the Bible as a guide to develop 'stewardship' principles, and to act on these principles.
National Religious Partnership for the Environment
This is a federation of four major American faith communities: the United States Catholic Conference, the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, the National Council of Churches of Christ and the Evangelical Environmental Network, each implementing distinctive programs on behalf of a common mission to cherish and protect God's creation. Their goal is to integrate commitment to global sustainability and environmental justice permanently into all aspects of religious life.
The Society of the GreenCross
Green Cross is the quarterly magazine of an action oriented environmental movement in the USA directed at promoting the biblical mandate to care for creation.
Here are a few links to sites worth visiting on genetic engineering and cloning issues.
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