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A significant anniversary of the Creation Care Network
The recent meeting of the Creation Care Network, held at Regent Street Presbyterian Church in Newtownards, marked a significant milestone: the 25th gathering since its inception. When Bertie Stirling, the founder, began these meetings, he was unsure if they would even be of interest, let alone continue for a quarter of a century. Yet, the…
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Economics for Peace and Planet
This Wednesday – Economics for Peace and Planet As part of the Season of Creation seminar series organised by Join the Dots Together, we invite you to an evening of reflection and fresh thinking on how our economies can serve both people and planet. When: 7.30 pm on Wednesday 17 September Where: Hillsborough Presbyterian Church…
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Migration: Today and Tomorrow
Seminar at the Belfast Jesuit Centre, Wednesday 10th September 2025 As part of this year’s Season of Creation programme in Belfast, a well-attended seminar on “Migration Today and Tomorrow” took place in the Jesuit Centre on Wednesday 10th September. Organized by “Join the Dots Together” in partnership with the Migrant Centre NI, the evening formed…
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Faith Traditions come together to mark opening of Season of Creation
On Sunday, August 31st, St. Patrick’s Church in Belfast hosted an opening Mass on the eve of the World Day for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation 2025. The Mass, led by Fr. Tom Layden, was a significant event that brought together people from various religious traditions to pray for creation. Fr.…
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International Day of Clean Air – A Call for Faiths to Act
Beyond the data and policies, the issue of clean air is a moral and spiritual one. It is a shared mission that calls on people of faith to act for climate justice and peace. Air pollution disproportionately harms the most vulnerable among us, making the fight for clean air a fundamental act of justice. In…
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NI Climate Action Plan Youth Consultation
YouthAction Northern Ireland in partnership with DEARA will be consulting young people around the new NI Climate Action Plan. We will be hosting two events one in Belfast and one in L/Derry (see attached and below) and it is for all young people aged 16-24 regardless of their knowledge around climate change as DEARA are…
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September Newsletter
Act for Peace and the Planet this “Season of Creation” This year, the Season of Creation is more urgent than ever. With Northern Ireland having declared a climate emergency, the time for promises is over—the time for action is now. “Join the Dots Together” is calling on people of faith and goodwill to take a…
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What We Read in August
Environmental News Synopsis: Northern Ireland’s Green Journey Northern Ireland’s environmental landscape is experiencing both significant challenges and remarkable progress, painting a complex picture of ecological struggle and inspiring community action. The Lough Neagh Crisis: A Wake-Up Call Blue-green algae returned to Lough Neagh in the centre of Northern Ireland for the third summer in a…
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Season of Creation 2025 Activities
Season of Creation Opening Mass 6:00 pm on Sunday 31st August, in St. Patrick’s Church, 199 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2FL Online prayer service for the Opening of the Season 15.00 https://seasonofcreation.org/event/online-prayer-service-for-the-opening-of-the-season/ Enthralling seminars: Wednesday 10th September, Migration: Challenges Today and Tomorrow 7:00–9:00 pm, Belfast Jesuit Centre, 193–195 Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2FL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-today-and-tomorrow-tickets-1616349889029 Wednesday…
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Preparing for the Season of Creation 2025: Faith Communities and the Climate Emergency
As we approach this year’s Season of Creation (1st September–4th October), we are invited to reflect and act under the global theme Peace with Creation, inspired by Isaiah 32:14–18. The Season of Creation is not only a time of prayer and ecological reflection, but also an opportunity to recognise the urgent reality of the climate…