Norwich's St John's Cathedral is joining a programme exploring the intersection of science and faith, organised by Scientists in Congregations.

One of seven UK churches chosen, they will share £70,000 funding to deliver projects over the next year, concentrating on how science can enhance the religious experience.

The church's award-winning project, named 'Human Dignity and Moral Decision-making in the Life Sciences', seeks to support Catholics working in life sciences.

The goal is to help these professionals articulate their beliefs within increasingly complex work environments.

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Dr Richard Maguire, learning officer at the cathedral, said: “We are excited and grateful to have received this grant from ECLAS.

"The project aims to empower the many medical and scientific professionals in our congregation, and also professionals in other Christian congregations, along with those from other faith traditions and none, who share our belief in human dignity."

Delving into complex topics including abortion, end-of-life care, gender theory, and euthanasia, the project seeks to give guidance to professionals navigating these themes.

Workshops, open to anyone working in the life sciences, regardless of faith affiliation, will begin the initiative.

Dr Maguire said: “The confidentiality of all attendees will be maintained so that they can speak freely and openly about their experience."

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The team plans to present workshop discussions to a panel of Catholic theologians and scientists, in hopes of identifying ways to make Church teachings more accessible.

Successive workshops and materials teaching these findings will be offered.

Dr Maguire said: "Our aim is to help Catholics, and all scientists who share our views on human dignity, to explain their beliefs about the sanctity of the human person clearly, but always with love, to the culture around us.”

Further details, including workshop dates and a dedicated project website, will be announced next month.