Is going to church good for your health?

The Gilbert Scott Lecture on Science and Faith 2026About this Event“Is going to church good for your health? The science, theology and practice of Christian Flourishing” – Liverpool Cathedral (Concert Room), Thursday 19th November, 2026, 7-8:30pm. Given by , CEO of the Guild of Health and St Raphael ( https://gohealth.org.uk/).Bringing together science, theology and Christian practice, Gillian will consider what wellbeing and flourishing might really mean for people and communities of faith. Gillian comes to us courtesy of the Montgomery Trust.

Gillian’s work and executive role is for an ecumenical Christian organisation whose vision is to enable and encourage churches to be healing presences in the world for the benefit of all; working to promote spiritual healing as part of a whole person approach to health.

Trained to doctoral level in Physics and with a master’s degree in theology from Oxford University, Gillian is passionate about engaging with others on these subjects. She is an el