Below are articles and documents of interest and usefulness to PASTCF members and others.

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SciTech† Reprints:

"Are We Missing an Opportunity"

An article from SciTech† (Feb. 2006) by the Reverend Robert French about the need for the faith community to engage the culture on matters of science and faith. [.doc] or [.pdf]

"The Promise and Peril of the Future for the PCUSA"

Jim Miller's address as outgoing PASTCF president at the 2002 General Assembly. [.html] or [.pdf]

"A Creation Story for the Third Millennium"

A "Genesis" story by Derek Pursey plus the author's commentary. [.html] or [.pdf]

"Was There a Beginning?"

An article by Derek Pursey reflecting on contemporary cosmology and theology. [.html] or [.pdf]

"The Church's 'Invisible' Crisis of Faith"

An article by Jim Miller about the vital importance of Christians faithfully engaging the world as it is known through science and technology. [.html] or [.pdf]

"What's In a Name?"

An article by Bill McIvor on how the names "PASTCF" and "SciTech†" came to be. [.pdf]

Resources:

How to Form a Local PASTCF Chapter

A helpful guide describing the importance of and steps to creating local chapters of PASTCF. [.html] or [.pdf]

Membership Brochure

A downloadable version of the PASTCF membership brochure. Use this form to join PASTCF. [.pdf]

Introductory Science/Faith Bibliography

An introductory bibliography compiled by the Dr. Barbara Pursey. It lists helpful introductory materials in the fields of science and science/theology. The suggestions are useful for adult education in Presbyterian/Reformed churches and for general knowledge of the science/theology conversation. [.pdf]

PASTCF Catalog

A downloadable form for easy ordering of selected SciTech† reprints and other useful material. [.pdf]

Vocation Nomination Form

A downloadable form for nominating a person for the "Science as Christian Vocation" Award. [.pdf] or [.doc]