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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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Knocklayd Events

Knocklayd

Corrymeela Knocklayd - a warm, welcoming retreat centre on the picturesque slopes of Knocklayd Mountain. Our updated programme for quiet days and weekend courses are open to the public. Please call Chris or Mary Anne at 028 2075 1521 for more information. 

Gardening Weekends
Friday - Sunday, 2- 4 May  &  3-5 October 2008
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.     

Knocklayd Open Day
Saturday 14 June 2008
We  invite  you  to  join  us  for  all ,  or  part  of  the  day, to experience the best of the Knocklayd Centre. From  10:30am—5:00 pm.  

Writing for Pleasure – “Just Write” 
Friday - Sunday,  20th - 22nd June 2008
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 
Friday 11th - Tuesday 15th  July 2008
A long weekend rambling along the coast and through the glens of Antrim.   Non resident participants are 
welcome.  

Painting For Pleasure
Friday - Sunday,  19-21 September 2008
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. 

Thomas Merton Weekend
Friday 17th - Sunday 19th October 2008 
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.                                                                                                                              
Time-Out – A Time to Reflect on Reconciliation 
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th October 2008
An expressive, creative  retreat  weekend led by Charlie & Beryl Leeke and Kate Graham, Corrymeela Community.   

The Grief Journey
Friday 14th- Sunday 16th November 2008
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
Friday 5th - Sunday 7th December