Christians in Science Annual Conference 2025 - God Makes the Difference

Come and join us as we gather to enjoy fellowship with one another at our Annual Conference.

Our theme for the conference is 'God Makes the Difference' where we will be exploring how being a Christian at work in the sciences makes the difference personally, professionally and in public life.

Gathering from the Friday evening to the Saturday afternoon our program will include a wide range of speakers and formats with plenty of opportunities for getting to know one another.

The conference will include a book launch, a 'Cabaret of Curiosities' hosted by science magician Dr Matt Pritchard on the Friday evening and the launch of the next round of the Scientists in Congregations program by ECLAS.

This event is available both online and onsite.

For those joining us on site our venue is fully accessible with lifts between floors. Catering for refreshment breaks and lunch on the Saturday is included for those attending on site.

Programme now available - UPDATED 13.10.25

Main Speaker Abstracts and Bios - UPDATED 13.10.25

Shorts Abstracts - NEW 13.10.25

Speakers include

David Gregory

Matt Pritchard

Richard Cheetham - NEW CONFIRMED!

Emma Penwright - CiS Oliver Barclay Lecturer 2025

Kathryn Pritchard

Sam McKee

Gavin Merrifield

More to come!

Exhibitors Include

Faraday Churches

ECLAS

XPlore! Science Discovery Centre

David Gregory

There will also be a science/religion second-hand bookstore raising funds for our outreach work, so come and surprise yourself with some new (old) and unexpected finds!

Doors open for registration from 6.00pm on the Friday for a 6.30pm start. On the Saturday doors open at 09.30am for a 10.00am start.

All conference registrants will get advanced access to all recordings after the event.

Conference registration closes Monday 20th October 2025, 7.30pm

Ticket Types

CiS Member / Supporter - If you are a current CiS Member or Associate Member please select this ticket type.

Non-Member - If you are not currently a CiS Member or financial supporter please select this ticket type (and maybe consider if you could be?).

(If cost is an issue for you attending, please get in touch with us.)

Location

Altrincham Baptist Church, Hale Road, WA14 2EW

Transport and Parking

We encourage all on site attendees to come to the conference via public transport whenever possible. Altrincham is well served by buses, trains and a local tram service from Manchester city centre. The main transport interchange is only a short 10-15 minute walk from the venue. Car parking around the venue itself is limited as it borders a residential area, but there is parking in the nearby town centre if needed.

Hotels

There are a number of hotels in the area including

Travelodge Altrincham Central

Premier Inn Manchester Altrincham

Exterior of Altrincham Baptist Church

Interior of Altrincham Baptist Church