Join us for a lively discussion with our panel of three scientists. The discussion will be followed by a light supper.

Our Panellists:

Rev’d Deb Bird, Parish Priest, Maleny and Palmwoods Anglican Parishes

The Rev’d Deb Bird is a mother of daughters, musician, teacher, parish priest and beginner astrophysics student. Her love of the night sky has led her to wonder about how a cosmological perspective informs our theology.

Mr Andrew Murray, MSIWM, MSIT, Principal Scientist, Toowoomba Regional Council

Since graduating with a science degree in 2003, Andrew has been employed as a Microbiologist, Lead Assessor, Accreditation Manager and Principal Scientist, which is his current role at the Toowoomba Regional Council. Andrew has also completed a Masters in IT and another in Integrated Water Management and has been involved in many state wide and Australia wide scientific organisations. He loves to keep up to date in all things science from Microbiology to Quantum Physics. Andrew grew up in the Catholic faith, and questioned religion and faith and how that fit with scientific theories. Andrew joined the St. Anne’s congregation in 2017. Andew looks forward to offering his experience and learnings, as well as leraring from others, at our upcoming event.

Mrs Sharon Ng, B.Sc., Coordinator Laboratory, Reporting and Water Demand, Toowoomba Regional Council

Sharon graduated from university with a Bachelor of Applied Science. After taking time out from her career to raise two children, Sharon secured a position with the Toowoomba Regional Council, working as the wash up person in the lab. Over 25 years Sharon has worked herway up to a management role. Growing up, Sharon attended the Catholic church, and although she moved away from church for some periods, God was still very important in her life. Sharon now attends Belong Church and continues to grow in faith, as part of a life group.

Our moderator for the evening is journalist Henry Wells.

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