“The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it.” (Ps 24:1)

Dates: 23 November & 7 December 2024

Time: 6PM London | 1PM EST | 10AM PST

Humanity is called to be stewards of the Earth, not rulers. Over the past 200 years, technology has enhanced human flourishing but at great environmental cost. This two-part event explores the interplay of theology, environmental science, and technology to address how humanity can reduce its environmental impact while continuing to thrive.

Key Questions:

• How does our Christian duty to care for the Earth fit into our faith and practice?
• What can we expect from the already irreversible impacts of our past choices?
• Can technology help reduce our environmental footprint?
• What more can we do?

Panelists 23 November:

• Revd Mae Christie - Vicar, All Saints, Tooting, London
• Robert Chapman Wood – Professor of Strategic Management, San Jose State University
• Prof. Antonello Monti – Institute Director, Next Generation Energy Systems, RWTH University Aachen
• Revd Dr Paul Rooney, Deacon – Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and Geography, Liverpool Hope University
• Sue Willsher – Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead, Diocese of London

Panelists 7 December:

• The Venerable Katherine Hedderly - Archdeacon of Charing Cross, Diocese of London 
• Revd Margot R. Hodson – Director of Theology and Education, The John Ray Initiative, an organisation which connects science, environment, and the Christian faith for sustainability and action
• Steve Knight – Fellow, GreenFaith
• Revd Dr Mark Siddall – Priest in Charge, St James Quedgeley, Diocese of Gloucester

God and the Machine 2023
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Part 1 of 2 - Saturday 18th November 2023

Part 2 of 2 - Saturday 2nd December 2023

 
Saturday 18 November 2023 - Automation, Control, Optimization

Panelists:

• Dr Joseph Aylett-Bullock, Data Scientist and Researcher at the UN Department of Peace Operations
• Dr Robert Chapman Wood, Professor of Strategic Management, San Jose State University
• Dr Eve Poole, OBE, Author, "Robot Souls"
• Revd Dr Kathryn Pritchard, Project Co-Director and Research Fellow for Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science, Archbishops’ Council’s Faith and Public Life Team at Lambeth Palace

​Saturday 2 December 2023 - Generative AI: Writing, Art, and 'Creativity'​

Panelists:

• Revd Dr Lee Barford, Adjunct Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Nevada
• Mr Calvyn du Toit, Reseach Associate, Department of Systematic and Historical Theology, University of Pretoria
• Dr Thomas Moriarty, Professor of Writing and Rhetoric, San Jose State University
• Dr Kevin Walsh, Professor, Shaanxi Normal University and Astronomer in Residence, Westminster School

​Sessions are kindly sponsored by:

St Stephen's Rochester Row
Society of Ordained Scientists 
The Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real 
Holy Trinity New York 
Trinity Cathedral San José