Glenise Morgan sent this latest news:
On 15 April, people of Ballycastle and beyond were privileged to experience an original performance, Lighten our Darkness, put on by young people from Mullingar parish. Based on a passage in the Book of Numbers, the engaging choreographed sketches, enhanced by sound and light technology, illustrated both the threat to our environment from climate change and their hope for the future.
The Rev Alistair Graham, backed up by a small team of professionals, has been the force behind this venture. The strengths of working in a team were obvious as was the confidence they had gained, as they readily and competently answered the questions put to them by the audience. Their success is such that they have now been invited to perform before the General Synod of the Church of Ireland in Wexford this month, and we warmly congratulate them all.
Corrymeela was delighted to be able to offer the group overnight hospitality, some impromptu entertainment shared by volunteers, members and staff on the Saturday evening, and a short service on the Sunday morning in the Croi. This was followed by a brisk walk down to Ballycastle beach for an even brisker dip in the sea amid much hilarity.
The camaraderie was clear to all and we were both humbled and inspired by the dedication of the young people who had given up their time to deliver their message about the urgent need for care of our earth and its creatures.
