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United Dioceses of Dublin & Glendalough

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25th May

Dialogue of Friendship – Countering Voices of Enmity

Dialogue of Friendship – Countering Voices of Enmity
All are invited to join a one day conference and networking event on Saturday May 25 highlighting stories of interfaith and intercultural friendship and collaboration, and encouraging faith communities to engage with the Places of Sanctuary Ireland network. This day conference is a collaboration between the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group and the Sanctuary in Faith Stream of Places of Sanctuary Ireland.

Keynote speaker: The Revd Bonnie Evans–Hills

Bonnie Evans–Hills is a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church and has considerable experience in inter–religious dialogue, working with organisations such as the EU Commission on Foreign Affairs & Security, the World Council of Churches, Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, the Anglican Communion, and the Anglican Mission organisation USPG (United Society for Partners in the Gospel). Bonnie has been involved in contributing to the UN Office for the Prevention of Genocide’s Global Plan of Action for Religious Leaders & Actors. Alongside several other publications, Bonnie is co–author of the book ‘Engaging Islam from a Christian Perspective,’ published by Peter Lang. She was recently awarded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sharing ‘Good News’: Case studies of local projects in action

    • ‘Connect’ Project, Centenary Methodist Church, Dublin

    • Sanctuary Ambassadors

Raising Awareness: Niamh McDonald, Director, Hope and Courage Collective

Tea/coffee available from 10.00–10.30 AM, with programme beginning at 11.00 sharp. The programme will conclude at 16.00. Lunch is included, prepared by ‘Cooking for Freedom’, a group of residents from direct provision centres around Dublin, who gather for cooking and conversation in community kitchen spaces, including in Wesley House.

This event is free of charge, but places are limited! Booking deadline is Friday, 17 May.  

If you find that your availability changes after booking your place, the organisers kindly request that you cancel your booking so that your space can be made available to someone else. 

Booking link: 

http://bit.ly/3HEKZ20

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