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26 February 2008

Archbishop Rowan Williams and Sharia law

The hysteria that has greeted the comments of Archbishop Rowan Williams about a limited accommodation between some aspects of Sharia law and English law reveals something profoundly disturbing about how we regard the Moslem Other.


07 January 2008

Separate Communities Cost

Sectarianism and the deep divisions within Northern Ireland could be costing the public purse up to £1.5bn a year, an official report has concluded.


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All Corrymeela Open Events

Date(s): 01 February 2008 to 31 December 2008

Time(s): 00:00

Location: Corrymeela 5 Drumaroan Rd, Ballycastle


We invite you to the following events. Please call Becca Moody (02820762626) for the Ballycastle Centre events and Chris and Mary Anne (02820751521) for the Knocklayd Centre events.

Corrymeela Summer Festival
28 June 10:00am - 10:00pm
Ballycastle Centre
 
A family day from 10am to 10pm with picnic lunch, workshops looking at politics, faith & life, global issues, environment, gender, sexuality and film. A Big Sing, Worship, family fun, market stalls, and youth activities.  

Dialogue for Peaceful Change Training
Sun 31 Aug 5:00pm - 5th Sept 2:00pm
Ballycastle Centre
 
Learn new skills about conflict management, meditation and facilitation of groups. You will gain new understandings about why conflict happens, and how to move through conflict situations. Please click here to download the registration form. If you have any questions about registering please contact Becca Moody at 028 2076 2626.

Reimagining Our Story 
10-12 Oct
Ballycastle Centre
A weekend of community, silence, Scripture and one to one sharing. Led by Rob Wiggs, Corrymeela Community member, Sister Stephanie Cardis, and colleagues. Please call Rob 01245 359138 for more infomation about the content.

The Big Sing 
15 Nov (10:30am to 4:00pm) -
lunch included
Ballycastle Centre
Come and sing a range of songs from all over the world, they are easy to learn and sound great! Led by Cwti Green, a former member of staff of the Iona, and Andrew Chew.  

Christmas Open Day
Sunday 14 Dec 2008 (2:00 - 6:00pm)
Ballycastle Centre

An open day for families including Christmas singing, music, arts and crafts, story-telling, and drama. Special guest visitor! 

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KNOCKLAYD RETREAT CENTRE


Knocklayd Open Day
14 June
We  invite  you  to  join  us  for  all ,  or  part  of  the  day, from  10:30am—5:00pm. 
 
Writing for Pleasure – “Just Write” 
20-22 June
Knocklayd Centre

A  weekend   for  those who  would  like  to  begin, or  continue,  to write “MY   OWN  LIFE  STORY”   and   reminisce. Led by Una Lount and Gill Michael, Corrymeela  Community members.  

Walking Together
11-15 July
Knocklayd Centre
A long weekend rambling along the coast and through the glens of Antrim.   Non resident participants are warmly welcome.                                                                

Painting For Pleasure Weekends
19-21 Sept
Knocklayd Centre
These weekends are for those who enjoy painting/art and wish to experience the  changing seasonal beauty  of Knocklayd  and  Glenshesk. Led by  Raymond  Bakewell,   Corrymeela  Community.  

Gardening Weekends 
3-5 Oct
Knocklayd Centre
Enjoy a weekend in the Spring and Autumn working in Knocklayd’s beautiful  garden in  exchange for food and accommodation. Led by  Kate  Graham,  Corrymeela Community member and  Carol  Press.                     
                                             
Time-Out – A Time to Reflect on Reconciliation 
24-26 Oct
Knocklayd Centre

An expressive, creative  retreat  weekend led by Charlie & Beryl Leeke and Kate Graham, Corrymeela Community.  

Thomas Merton Weekend
17-19 Oct
Knocklayd Centre

On the 40th  anniversary of  his death, we will  use  the  life  and  work  of  Thomas  Merton as  a  starting  point  for silence,  prayer, contemplation  and  personal reflection.  Led  by  Brendan  McAllister  and  Una  Lount, Corrymeela Community members.  

The Grief Journey
14-16 Nov
Knocklayd Centre

A  weekend  providing  support, understanding and  advice through  the  grief and loneliness of  bereavement. Led  by  Ivan  Bell , Corrymeela  Community, and the  Knocklayd  team.  

Christmas Preparation at Knocklayd
5-7 December
Knocklayd Centre