Bishop Walker was trained as a mathematician, is finishing a PhD program in the social sciences and is a leading voice in Britain today on the ways that predatory financial structures are harming the most vulnerable people in society. His lecture this weekend will be titled “Social action, social welfare, social faith” The event is free and will be followed by a reception.
In his 30 years of ordained ministry he has overseen numerous initiatives that respond to human need and promote social inclusion. Bishop Walker has served as an advisor to UK government agencies on issues of equality, diversity and human rights, social housing and policing. He is a well-known figure in the media, who often contributes to the public debate on social welfare and migration on radio and TV.
In this lecture Bishop Walker will share his experiences tackling these issues in the British context from a faith-based setting, and offer insights linking spiritual principles to practical action. He will suggest a vision for the church’s role to challenge and critique secular authorities, especially where democratic structures perpetuate poverty and disadvantage some. He hopes that the perspective of Britain’s distinct constitutional settlement between church and state will deepen conversations on the position and ability of faith organizations in America.
The Society of Ordained Scientists believes that God is present in all aspects of human life and has members who are chemists, physicists, medical doctors, engineers and those from many more disciplines. Some members continue in their careers and work in churches part time. Others work in various capacities for the church full time while continuing to keep up their academic backgrounds. The Society was founded in 1985 by Arthur Peacock of Holy Cross, Oxford University and grew as it enabled a necessary conversation between ordained men and women and scientists as they hold their two vocations together.
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