Dialogue of Friendship 2026: Faithfully Caring for Creation

 

This year's Conference organised by the Church of Ireland's Inter Faith Working Group (IFWG) in collaboration with Sanctuary in Faith, as shared by the COI.  

If you are interested in attending the day you can book on the Eventbrite link included below. If you are interested in attending with others from these grouped (Aughaval) parishes, please contact us. (Please scroll down for contact details.) 




Booking is now open for 2026 Dialogue of Friendship event!
Date: Saturday, 16th May 2026
Venue: Dundrum Methodist Church, Dublin
Timing: 10.30am – 3.30pm
Booking link – to Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/4qFc35p
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how to nurture our planet and our friendships in a sustainable way.
This year’s ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ event will take place on Saturday, 16th May 2026, at Dundrum Methodist Church in Dublin.
The theme will be ‘Faithfully Caring for Creation’ and the keynote speaker will be the Revd David Coleman, Environmental Chaplain for Eco-Congregation Scotland. This is the fourth ‘Dialogue of Friendship’ event, organised as a collaboration between the Church of Ireland Interfaith Working Group and the Places of Sanctuary Ireland Sanctuary in Faith Stream.
The day also will offer a variety of panel presentations, including the following:
- Dr Raja Harun MBE – understanding ‘Al Mizan’, an Islamic perspective of stewardship of the world
- Hilary Abrahamson – Dublin Jewish Progressive Congregation
- Dublin City Interfaith Forum – ‘Safe Haven’ initiative
- East Belfast Mission – recently recognised as a Church of Sanctuary
- Dr Manizha Khan – Sanctuary Ambassador and board member for Places of Sanctuary Ireland
The event is free of charge and a vegetarian lunch is provided. However, pre-booking is essential as places are limited.
The Interfaith Working Group forms part of the General Synod’s Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue.




Pastoral care and enquiries:  

Revd Suzanne Cousins 
Aughaval Group of Parishes, 
United Dioceses of Tuam, Limerick & Killaloe, Church of Ireland 
Tel. 083 800 3233 
Email aughaval@tuam.anglican.org

Aughaval Parishes' website  aughaval.tlk.ie

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AughavalParishes

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