St Paul's Cathedral (SK)
London EC4M
UK
Genesis tells us that God created the world in seven days, and science tells another story. How can we as people of faith read the Bible’s account of Creation in the light of contemporary science?
Katharine Jefferts Schori, by profession and passion both scientist and theologian, will look at the many meanings of the first chapters of Genesis, exploring what they can teach us about God, the world, and ourselves.
Rather than an attempt to explain the origins of the planet scientifically, is this actually God’s first love song to the world, an account of his love and blessing of his creation including us, his people? And what can it teach us about how we should live with God, with each other, and with the earth in the 21st century?
The Most Revd Dr Katharine Jefferts Schori is the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and the first female primate in the Anglican Communion. Before being ordained she had a career as a scientist, having earned a doctorate in oceanography. The fruitful communion between science and theology is one of her passions, and during her presidency she has been vocal about issues of poverty, climate change and care for the earth.
This event will include plenty of time for questions and answers.