The Road to Wisdom with Dr. Francis Collins

Schedule

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

125 E Lancaster Ave, 19087 | Wayne, PA

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EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, March 14
7:30 p.m. | Evening Community Discussion
Location:
Wayne Presbyterian Church
125 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087

Gracious Conversations in a Contentious Age
FREE Community Event | All Welcome
Wayne Presbyterian Church is honored to host Dr. Francis S. Collins—renowned physician-scientist, leader of the Human Genome Project, and former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)—for community discussions based on his vital new book, The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust.
About Dr. Collins
Dr. Collins' groundbreaking contributions to science have earned him election to the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences. He has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2007), the National Medal of Science (2009), and the Templeton Prize, which celebrates scientific and spiritual curiosity.
He is the bestselling author of The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief (2006) and founder of BioLogos, the leading organization exploring the harmony between rigorous science and Christian faith.
Why This Matters Now
In an era of deep polarization and rampant misinformation, Dr. Collins draws on his extraordinary career and personal journey to explore how truth, science, faith, and trust can guide us toward greater wisdom and peace. His study of these four core sources of judgment provides a compelling template for healing in our society.
Dr. Collins on The Road to Wisdom: "I was inspired to write this book after spending many years in the public eye and seeing just how badly polarization and politics have warped our thinking—including our ability to discern truth, our understanding of science, our anchor to the fundamentals of faith, and our insights about where to place our trust. This is my attempt to 'un-warp' us, and to help recover what matters most."
What Others Are Saying
"His book should be read by anyone, Christian and non-Christian alike, who is seeking meaning or trying to make sense of our troubled times." — Jane Goodall
"When Dr. Collins speaks, I listen—and his message is more important now than ever." — President Bill Clinton
"In the final pages of The Road to Wisdom, Collins urges us to sign a pledge, committing to seek truth, build trust, and practice generosity. I hope that many, many readers will join me in doing so." — Yo-Yo Ma

All events are free and open to the community. This is a rare opportunity to engage with a preeminent scientist, dedicated Christian, and brilliant observer of our modern challenges.
Questions?
Contact Wayne Presbyterian Church
610-688-8700
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