Upcoming Events

Zoom Lecture/Discussion/Q&A with Prof. Robert C. Berwick of MIT, the co-author (with Noam Chomsky) of a ground-breaking book on the origin of human language.

Saturday morning Mass at Sts. Peter and Paul's and then Sakura Days Japan Fair Van Dusen

Annual Gold Mass for scientists and friends with reception to follow in Plato's Cave

Dr Davison works at the intersection of theology, science and philosophy. His current work has turned from putative intelligent life elsewhere in the universe to the origins of life.

Come listen to Regent College professor Ross Hastings on faith and science.

Online watch party and discussion of Word on Fire's new series: https://www.wordonfire.org/science/

The sixth annual conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS2023) will be held on June 2-4, 2023 (Friday evening to Sunday early afternoon) on the campus of Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. The university is located on 58 green acres just 14 miles south of New York City.

Group study of Word on Fire Institute course with Karen Öberg

Dinner + small group discussion led by Dr. Arnold Sikkema on how our academic work fits within Sacred Scripture’s Creation-Fall-Redemption Narrative.

A short historical survey of the motivation, development and scope of Catholic health care. Catholic social teaching such as solidarity, the universal destination of goods, and the preferential option for the poor. The connection between monasticism and development of medicines.

Provide some care and support for undergraduate students and encourage them with midterms, finals, etc. Chat with other SCS members who will volunteer, or invite a friend to come along and volunteer with you.

Volunteer collaboration with A Rocha's Brooksdale Environmental Centre! Come care for creation as you lend a hand alongside the team in the garden, habitat restoration projects, heritage site and grounds and more.

We'll discuss the chatGPT bandwagon, and reflect how to use AI for social good instead of idolizing it.

Documentary screening, panel discussion on the topic of ethical AI. Social to follow.

Potluck, carolling, ginger bread competition, fun and games for the little ones. A good time will be had by all.

Annual Gold Mass for scientists and friends with reception to follow in Plato's Cave

Nature walk in Pacific Spirit Park led by local university instructor and mycologist.

"The Imitation Game: Visual Culture in the Age of Artificial Intelligence" exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery.