‘Corrymeela is an ecumenical community of people committed to reconciliation and peace-building through the healing of social, religious and political divisions.’ (Corrymeela strategy 2013-2015)
Corrymeela is an inclusive Christian Community founded in 1965 by Reverend Ray Davey, assisted by a group of students from Queen’s University Belfast. The seeds for the Community grew from Ray’s experience as a prisoner of war during World War II. This, coupled with his witnessing of the Allied bombing of Dresden and its consequent loss of life, made an indelible impression on him.
Twenty years after the war Ray established a residential centre in Ballycastle where people of all faiths and backgrounds could come together and learn to live in community.
Now, Corrymeela hosts over 10,000 people a year in programmes of dialogue, learning, faith and encounter.
2015 is Corrymeela’s 50th year and we are honoured to host the 60th OIKOSNET Conference here in Northern Ireland. We would be delighted to welcome you.
Please put the 9th – 13th of September 2015 in your diary.
We look forward to the learning, the challenges and the fellowship. See you next year.
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Ecumenical Association of Academies and Laity Centres in Europe