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What We Read in October
Northern Ireland finds itself at a critical juncture in its environmental journey, with recent reports painting a complex picture of setbacks, warnings, and emerging opportunities. The conversation around climate policy has reached a fever pitch. The Ulster Farmers’ Union is urging MLAs to revisit the Climate Change Act, while Newton Emerson questions whether Stormont is…
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Faith Letter for a Fossil Fuel Treaty
We are reproducing the Faith Letter for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Please sign. As leaders across diverse religious and spiritual communities around the globe, we call on governments to develop and implement a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Sign the Faith letter We have been granted a gift, an earth created in all its diversity,…
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Join the Global Day of Climate Action – 15 November in Belfast
As the world turns its eyes to the upcoming COP30 climate summit in Brazil, communities everywhere are stepping up. On Saturday 15 November, a Global Day of Action will bring people together in solidarity for climate justice. In Belfast, we’ll gather at 1.00 pm in Writers’ Square, ready to march, speak out and show that…
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N. Ireland Delegates Raise Hope
10 folk from NI were among the Irish Delegation Raisings Hope at Global Climate and Faith Gathering in Rome Over 30 Irish representatives joined Pope Leo XIV and global leaders for the Raising Hope Conference marking 10 years of Laudato Sì Castel Gandolfo, October 2025 More than 30 people from across Ireland took part in…
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What We Read in September
Northern Ireland is facing some serious environmental hurdles, but communities across the region are stepping up with innovative solutions that offer real hope for the future. Let’s start with the tough news: Lough Neagh’s recovery could take decades, according to Environment Minister Andrew Muir. The UK’s largest freshwater lake has been suffering from severe algae…
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Raising Hope International Conference
The Raising Hope International Conference marks the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and offers a unique chance to listen, learn, and be inspired alongside a global community committed to care for our common home. There is a marvellous opportunity to take part by joining the live streaming or, if you cannot attend in real time,…
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God’s World: Our Responsibility?
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” (Psalm 24:1). That verse set the tone for a landmark conference held today in Belfast, where over 200 people gathered in PCI’s Assembly Buildings for a day of worship, teaching, and reflection on what it means to care for God’s creation. The event, entitled God’s World:…
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Many Voices, One Peace: Faith in Action in a Divided World
On Wednesday 24th September, the “Join the Dots Together” 4th and final Season of Creation seminar took place in the Windsor Hub in Belfast. “Many Voices, One Peace: Faith in Action in a Divided World” was a gathering that highlighted the vital role of interreligious dialogue in today’s climate of uncertainty, polarisation and rising radicalisation.…
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PCI hold Creation Conference
Over 150 people will come together in Belfast next Saturday for a special conference organised by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) entitled ‘God’s world; our responsibility?’ The one-day conference, will take place in PCI’s Assembly Buildings on 27 September. Michael Jemphrey, PCI’s Agent for Stewardship of Creation, said that he was encouraged by the…
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Work, Wealth and Wellbeing – A Collective Reimagining
Continuing our exploration of important themes this Season of Creation, on Thursday, 18th September, people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures, and faiths gathered in the Windsor Hub for a thought-provoking event titled “Work, Wealth and Wellbeing – A Collective Reimagining.” The purpose was simple yet profound: to brainstorm together about new ways of understanding work,…