Two important events are taking place in Belfast on International Day of Peace, 21st September.
The Multi-Faith Conference, “Faiths Together for Climate Justice and Peace” from 10.00-13.00 in the
Agape Centre and “A Celebration of Difference” at 19.30 in St. Anne’s Cathedral.
Corrymeela and the Join the Dots Together network have invited internationally renowned environmentalist and expert in all Faiths, Martin Palmer to Northern Ireland for the occasion. Martin is the founding president of “FaithInvest”. He is a British author, translator and religious scholar known for his extensive work in the fields of religious studies, spirituality, and the intersection between religion, culture, and ecology. Other speakers include Raja Harun, Xavier Benaze and Louise Taylor.
Martin will also engage with the Deputy President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, John McLenaghan in a forum moderated by BBC’s Louise Cullen on Friday 20th September evening in Glengormley Methodist Church.
Other events include the “Peace, Justice & Care of the Earth” Conference, 9.30am-5pm on 19th September in Corrymeela and in collaboration with Professor John Barry, the “Our Voices Matter” – Youth and Politicians Forum in Queens’ University
Details about all of these to follow. IN the meantime for futher info visit www.jointhedotstogether.org or contact: info@jointhedotstogether.org
