Name: Being a christian in my science class
Start: 2026-08-08T15:00:00+0100
End: 2026-08-08T15:20:00+0100

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Being a christian in my science class

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST

Conveyor @Scaffé

God loves science and God created science. So why then do Christians seem to give ourselves such a hard time over it? Why are we known for rejecting science? How can we reply to those in our churches and schools who think we should? Come and meet two scientists who will help you to live well for Jesus in the science classroom, at university and in the laboratory.

Speakers

Alison Young

Alison is an astrophysicist at the University of Leeds. She has been fascinated by space since childhood (I have a Brownies Stargazer badge!) and now develops computer models of how planets form. Outside of work, Alison enjoys hillwalking, playing the piano, and sharing cool science... Read More →

Gavin Merrifield

Gavin leads Christians in Science who work to help the Church love and learn more about science and all that God has created. He studied astrophysics at university before ending up researching the hearts of spiders and fish as well as how caterpillars turn into moths. He loves to... Read More →

Saturday August 8, 2026 3:00pm - 3:20pm BST
Conveyor @Scaffé

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Satellites 26

Alison Young

Gavin Merrifield

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