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20 May 2026 Europe Be Faithful for Our Common Home
On 20th May 2026, a powerful, unified coalition of over 100 European faith communities and organizations—including the Laudato Si’ Movement, Caritas Europa, and CIDSE—issued a definitive joint statement calling on European Union leaders to return to their founding values of human dignity, peace, and human rights. Entitled “Europe Be Faithful for Our Common Home,” the…
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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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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…
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“The Future’s Already Here: Communities Stepping Into Their Power”
What an inspiring event today, 15th November, in Carrickfergus Town Hall. A gang of change makers gathered for “The Future’s Already Here: Communities Stepping Into Their Power.” The event was a celebration of innovative ideas and grassroots action, highlighting how communities can transform challenges into thriving futures. A Day of Connection and Insight The event…
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“Agriculture, Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference
“Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” Conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace in the MAC, Belfast, 14th October 2024 by Juanita Majury I was delighted to attend the “Agriculture Land Use and Climate Democracy” conference, organized by the Centre for Democracy and Peace, held on 14th October, 2024, at The MAC. It…
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‘Heirs of hope’ in Northern Ireland
FaithInvest’s Martin Palmer spent an inspiring few days in Northern Ireland at the invitation of Corrymeela and Join the Dots Together! Faithinvest published an article on their website about his visit. It explains how Martin shared powerful stories of hope from events focused on peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. He was particularly moved by the…
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A view from Louise Taylor
Northern Ireland has not always been good at accepting and embracing differences or acknowledging the brilliance in our collective variances. Yet it is in our variety that our greatest strength as a population lies, which is arguably in our resilience. As the renowned and well-respected theologian and spiritual advisor to the late Prince Philip, Professor…
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Good Relations Week provides the OpportUNITY to promote Peace, Justice, and Environmental Care
Northern Ireland’s Good Relations Week, celebrated alongside the International Day of Peace and the Season of Creation, featured a series of thought-provoking events organized by Corrymeela and “Join the Dots Together” with the presence of internationally renowned theologian and environmentalist Martin Palmer. These gatherings highlighted the interconnectedness of peace, justice and environmental stewardship, while encouraging…
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Good Relations Week 2024 – Seize the ‘OpportUNITY’
Join the Dots Together is delighted to be holding events during Good Relations Week, 16th-24th September. Good Relations Week 2024, from 16th to 22nd September, embraces ‘OpportUNITY’ – a call to action to create a brighter, inclusive future for all. ‘OpportUNITY’ is a collective moment for us all to UNITE and be architects of change…