Dear Friend,
One of the most fundamental issues between science and faith is that of reductionist materialism vs theistic creation, leading to a universal search for meaning. In this NewsNote, you will find an invitation to engage in a discussion around a recent series on PBS, SEARCHING, Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. The information on where to find the series and the discussion group is included in this issue. We want to remind you that the ASA wants to hear about the accomplishments of our members. Whether you have a new book, receive an award, or are featured in an interview, podcast or article, please let us know at asa@asa3.org. We want to share the good news with other members who also rejoice in your success! Joyfully in Christ, The ASA Team: Janel, Vicki, Lyn, Becky, Dana, Hannah, Michele and Mark
|  | | SEARCHING: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science - Discussion Blog Last month, Alan Lightman of MIT launched a 3-part TV series entitled, SEARCHING: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. He raises excellent questions that go to the heart of what the ASA is all about. However, he posits an unequivocal reductionist answer without a clear rationale and without even a hint of considering the Christian perspective. As ASA members, we believe we have much more to say on this topic. For this purpose, we have set up a special blog for ASA members to discuss the questions raised in Lightman's series. We invite you first to watch the series. All three episodes can be accessed free at this link. The series will also be broadcast on local PBS TV stations and that link will help guide you to your local TV station schedule. In addition, the series is available to PBS passport members. Then share your thoughts on this discussion blog. A topic is provided for each episode. Only ASA members can post comments while the public is able to view all posts. |
|  | | ASA 2023 – Moving Forward Together: The Future of Science and Faith We hope you will plan to join us for ASA 2023, in Toronto, Canada, where we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the CSCA. The meeting will start on the evening of Friday, July 28 and run through noon on Monday, July 31. Detailed information as it becomes available can be found here. |
|  | | Member Corner ASA Fellow Gareth Jones has recently published, At the Margins: A Life in Biomedical Science, Faith, and Ethical Dilemmas. Gareth writes: "It covers some of the topics I have written about over the years, plus some very recent ones. It has a biographical tinge, since I want to state where I am coming from, and how I as a Christian deal with issues at the borders of science and faith. I also touch on policy issues and how I seek to function in a pluralist society." This book is available through the publisher, Wipf and Stock Publishers here. |
 | | Winter Symposium If you missed the 2023 Winter Symposium on Saturday, January 28, 2023, you can listen to this important message, "Scientists and the Church" here. Feel free to share this link with friends, family, colleagues, pastors and students! |
 | | Special Offer
ASA Fellow Ted Davis along with ClassicalU are pleased to provide a special offer to ASA members. Members can now purchase all 80+ ClassicalU courses, including two by Ted Davis, at a reduced price. Details on how to take advantage of this special offer can be found here. |
 | | Member Highlight
ASA Member Paul Blattner, who has had a passion for civil, productive conversations for decades, has become involved with a new local group of concerned citizens in Newberg, Oregon, called United as Neighbors (https://www.unitedasneighbors.org). Over the past few years, Newberg and Yamhill County have seen increasingly contentious and uncivil interactions over education and politics. United as Neighbors is working in various ways (see the website) to help get past the polarization. Paul is involved in the leadership of the Community Conversations program which aims at helping citizens practice civil, productive conversions on controversial topics. |
 | | Movers and Shakers! In December 2022 ASA student member Grace Obaigbona published the article, "Great Love: Reflections on Jesus's Inclusion of the Unnamed Woman." You can read the article here. |
 | | Congratulations! Congratulations to ASA member Janet Ray on the publication of Baby Dinosaurs on the Ark? The Bible and Modern Science and the Trouble of Making It All Fit. The book is available through Christianbook.com here. |
 | | $10k for Early Career Christian Faculty, Application Workshop Feb 18 Do you know Christian faculty looking for funding to help develop their research? Invite them to apply for the Christian Scholars Foundation Legacy Grant! The grant provides funding to advance the research of an early career Christian scholar and to help that scholar integrate faith and work. We welcome a wide range of project proposals from any academic field area. This year’s award will be $10,000, and the deadline for application is March 15, 2023. InterVarsity’s Emerging Scholars Network will host a workshop on applying on Feb 18, open to anyone interested. Faculty must be in the US or Canada and at a pluralistic institution, defined as an institution that does not require students to sign a statement of faith. More information about the grant can be found here and information on the workshop can be found here. |
 | | God and Nature Highlight
Check out the Winter 2023 issue of God and Nature, available online now. The issue includes, "God's Really Big Story" by Chris Barrigar. You can read the full issue here. |
 | | Upcoming Chapter & Affiliate Events
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 7 pm MT
"Exploring Mars with Curiosity and Perseverance"
For more information, click here. Gordon College Chapter
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 7 pm ET
"Fire from Heaven: Michael Faraday and the Dawn of the Electrical Age"
For more information or to register, click here. CWiS LIVE!
Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 5:30 pm ET Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 7:30 pm ET
"Women in the American Scientific Affiliation: Past, Present, and Future"
For more information and to join either meeting, click here. West Michigan Chapter
Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 3:30 pm ET
"What is a Natural Law"
For more information, click here. |
|  | | ASA Prayer Committee
The ASA prayer committee is holding their quarterly prayer meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 3:00 pm ET. Please feel free to submit prayer requests at prayer@asa3.org. If you want to join the prayer committee
and pray for your fellow members,
click here. |
|  | | Virtual Bookstore Check out our online bookstore in partnership with Christianbook.com. This bookstore expands our available online resources, gives our website greater visibility, and allows us to offer books recommended by ASA readers at a discount to members and visitors alike. And the best part is the ASA receives a 10% sales commission on all purchases made through the Christianbook.com ASA virtual bookstore. |
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Each is an opportunity to interact with
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