Dialogue of Friendship: Listening Well to Build Communities

The Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group invites you to an engaging full-day of discussions on the theme of fostering friendships and community through active listening.

This in-person gathering aims to bring people from various communities to share experiences, stories, and insights on the power of communication in building strong bonds.

Whether you're a person of faith, a seasoned conversationalist, someone working with community and voluntary groups or are you just looking to connect with others, this event promises to be a meaningful opportunity to learn and grow. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dialogue that celebrates the beauty of friendship and community!

Venue: Dundrum Methodist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dundrum, D16 WK27 Dublin 16.

This event is co-organised with Sanctuary in Faith (part of the Places of Sanctuary Ireland network).

Other organisations presenting on the day include:

Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum
Holocaust Education Ireland
Conversation Club (Waterford)
All Nations Ministries (Belfast).

DRAFT AGENDA

10.00 – 10.30 Arrival, tea/coffee available

10.30 – 10.45 Welcome remarks

10.45 – 11.45 Keynote Address: Dr. Ebun Joseph, Special Rapporteur for the National Action Plan Against Racism in Ireland, Diversity & Race Relations Consultant & Lecturer.

11.45 – 12.00 Break

12.00 – 13.00 Panel Session 1: Good News Case Studies

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch break

About our caterer: M&H Kitchen Ltd. is a women-led business established in February 2024. The founder is Leina Ibnouf. Leina, originally from Sudan, has been living in Ireland for a while and is passionate about food and how food affects our wellbeing and social life. Leina took part in Cooking for Freedom, learning many skills. She often cooked for friends, neighbours and family as a hobby and she dreamt of having a food business. Joining her qualifications and years of experience, she was able to establish this business with the aim to provide top quality food and to support other women.

14.00 – 15.00 Panel Session 2: Interfaith Relations

15.00 – 15.30 Closing response: Dr. Lucey Michael, Archbishop of Armagh’s Reference Group on Ethnic Diversity, Inclusion and Racial Justice.

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