The UCC Pastoral Letter, "A New Voice Arising," was the subject of an article in today's issue of the science and religion magazine, Science & Spirit. The article, written by Ashley Makar, is based on interviews with UCC President John Thomas and others who were involved in developing the pastoral.

Makar also talked to one of the historic founders of the recent reengagement between science and religion, physicist Ian Barbour. Barbour is the author of many books, including the classic Theology in an Age of Science, based on his Gifford Lectures. He taught physics as well as science and religion courses for years at Carleton College. He and his wife, Deane, have been active leaders in the United Church of Christ for decades.

The Science & Spirit article focuses on the UCC ad campaign that accompanied the release of the Letter. The ads appeared on blogs that are popular sources of information on science, technology, and ethics. As Makar points out, they were designed to provoke both smiles and some serious thought. If you missed the ads, you can see them here.