Throughout Corrymeela’s history, we have sought to explore issues of faith and life from a wide variety of different perspectives, using speakers, film, drama, storytelling and other media. The Summer Festival follows in that tradition.
We welcome special guest speaker Donald Shriver - an American theologian who has written on remembering the past as a gateway to sharing the future, and has published a number of significant books on peace building and politics. Following his address, a panel will respond to the issues raised and reflect on their impact for Northern Ireland.
This is a family friendly day, with a children's programme available throughout the day.
The Day (all activities are optional):
10:00 - Registration, Coffee & tea
10:30 - Opening Big Sing (led by Cwti Green)
11:00 - Morning Worship
11:15 - Break (children's programme starts)
11:30 - Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussion(children's programme)
1:00 - Picnic Lunch (provided)
2:00 - Afternoon Workshops (children's programme)
3:15 - Coffee & tea break
3:45 - Afternoon workshops (children's programme)
5:00 - Festival Activities
6:00 - BBQ Dinner
7:00 - (Festival activities - poetry readings, singing, etc)
7:30 - Reflections on Keynote & Workshops - Derick Wilson
8:00 - Summer Evening Concert (Delawares, Lowly Knights, Moyle Music Collective - in main marquee).
10:00 - Evening Worship in the Croi
Afternoon Workshops:
- Politics - led by Duncan Morrow
- Film - led by Gareth Higgins
- Global Issues - led by Claire Walshe & Zandy Craig
- Drama - led by Damian Gorman
- Anniversary events - led by Brendan McAllister
- Restorative Justice - Mark Myer
- Faith, Reconciliation & Sexuality - led by William Crawley
- Institutions, Prisions & A Shared Future - led by Derick Wilson
- Global Issues - led by John Barry
- Poetry - led by Peggy Shriver & Paul Hutchison
Festival Activities:
- Drumming Circles
- Face-painting
- Labyrinth
- Community arts -- Tree of Life, Willow making, Papier Mache Elephant and other Arts & Crafts activities for all ages
- Open Cafe
- Fair Trade Market
- Free Massage sessions
- Story-telling
- Obstacle Course
- Beach walks
- Corrymeela Football Team - 20th Anniversary Game & Kids' Skills workshops
- Stilt Walking - led by local teens
- Quiet spaces for reflection
Exhibits:
- Healing Through Remembering
- Quilts
- Concern's Diversity Exhibit
- Children's art work
Call Becca for more details and to register at 028 2076 2626. Free parking, and we can provide free transport from Belfast (and home again). 18+ £10 , Concession £5 , All Under 18s - free. Feel free to come at any stage in the day.