Matthew Groves is a "one man science-religion reconciliation committee," NPR Philadelphia
In an age of conflict, I help the scientific and Christian communities get along. Using my unique background as a science teacher, a seminary student, and a Christian from rural Appalachia, I work as a science educator for faith communities.
I've been featured on NPR's All Things Considered, teach Sunday School classes and youth groups, and write about climate change and other science and faith topics.
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About
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Creation Care
Whether you’re looking to learn more about the science or theology of climate change, or you want to plan a Bible study, worship event, or protest, I’ve curated resources to help you get started. Explore more →
Media Features
I was proud to appear on NPR's All Things Considered and NPR Nashville for stories about my science and faith Sunday School classes. Explore More →
Writings
Read my popular writings about why Christians should care about science and faith, particularly climate change. Read More →
Affiliations
I am a certified Laudato Si’ Animator, an initiative which seeks to bring to life the vision of Pope Francis’s encyclical letter “Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home.” We seek to restore humanity’s right relationship with God, the earth, and each other by resisting a throwaway culture.
I proudly worked for and served on the steering committee of Young Evangelicals for Climate Action, who are coming together and taking action to overcome the climate crisis as part of our Christian discipleship and witness.
I serve on the state steering committee of the Tennessee chapter of Interfaith Power and Light, the nation’s largest religious coalition calling for renewable energy.
I am a 2019-21 Fellow for Sinai and Synapses, a collaborative group working to build dialogue between scientific and religious communities.
More places where I've taught, preached, and published
Nashville First Baptist Church, Nashville, TN
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Nashville, TN
Tennessee Tech Wesley, a campus ministry of the United Methodist Church, Cookeville, TN
Calvary United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN
Temple Ohobai Sholom, Jewish Reformed Synagogue, Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University Earth and Environmental Science panel, Vivian Saxon senior capstone, Nashville, TN
Gateway Academy at the Learning Lab in Green Hills, Nashville, TN
Christ the King Catholic Church, Nashville, TN
Eastwood Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University School of Divinity, Nashville, TN
Woodmont Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Nashville, TN
Holy Trinity Community Church (UCC), Nashville, TN
Hurstbourne Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Louisville, KY
Otter Creek Church (Church of Christ), Nashville, TN
March for Science and Climate 2020, Nashville, TN
First Christian Church in Chattanooga (Disciples of Christ), Chattanooga, TN
First Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), Nashville, TN
Young's Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, VA
Brookmeade Congregational Church, UCC, Nashville, TN
St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Nashville, TN
West End United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN
Baptist Collegiate Ministries at the College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA
Bellevue United Methodist Church, Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University Graduate School, "Women in Earth and Environmental Science" club, Nashville, TN
Williamsburg Baptist Church, Williamsburg, VA
The Green Hills Rotary Club, Nashville, TN
