Join us on Friday, 6th March 2026 10:30am – 12:30pm Kilian House Family Centre
Friday, 6th March 2026 10:30am – 12:30pm Kilian House Family Centre Theme: ‘Give To Gain’ – When We Give, We Gain.
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This year the Women of Faith are marking International Women’s Day by hosting a conversation rooted in faith. The IWD theme ‘Give To Gain’ draws inspiration for the day from the values of compassion, generosity, and selflessness found in many faith traditions.
By encouraging acts of kindness and collaboration, we honour the spiritual principle that ‘giving’ is a blessing both to the giver and receiver, fostering a community united in purpose and hope. Workshops will include -Compassion in Action: Practical ways to serve others.
The morning will be a conversation with guest speakers Tanja Haak O’Riordan, Rev. Natasha Quinn-Thomas and Brenda Cullen and a celebration of faith, courage, and service.
WORKSHOPS WILL INCLUDE:
Tanja Haak O’Riordan – Compassion in Action
Compassion motivates us to respond to the needs of others and to build communities grounded in connection, cohesion, generosity, and selflessness. Tanja will explore how compassionate action empowers individuals and supports those who face disadvantage — including through initiatives such as scholarships and community service.
Tanja : A Dutch national, who lived 20+ years in Belgium and now 10+ years in Ireland. Tanja is married 25+ years to her Irish husband, Patrick, from Tipperary, and has 2 daughters.
Tanja is founder and senior partner of Haak-O’Riordan Consulting, specialised in European Industrial Relations and European Social Affairs. In particular, she advices multinational companies and their employees as regards constructive dialogue and communication in the context of European Works Councils.
Tanja has been an active member of Soroptimist International for almost 10 years and has first hand experience of how volunteering can enhance your own life while serving others.
Rev. Natasha Quinn-Thomas – Faith and Generosity
Rev. Natasha will reflect on how faith calls us to extend ourselves to others, nurturing a spirit of generosity, unity, and purposeful action. She will share insights into how faith inspires believers to serve with intention and build stronger communities rooted in mutual support.
Natasha: I currently serve as the Rector for Christ Church, Delgany, Church of Ireland Parish. I am still relatively new to the area, having only celebrated my 1st anniversary in the parish last week! I started in licensed ministry at the age of nineteen, before being ordained in the Church in Wales at the age of 24.
My main passion is ministry building communities that love God and demonstrate His love in the world. I particularly enjoy working with children and young people and consider it a privilege to be able to share the Good News to children. I am also a part-time PhD student. My research is exploring how women in Ireland participate in ecumenical mission and ministry.
Brenda Cullen – Service and Courage
Drawing on the example of Mary Magdalene, Brenda will speak about how love of God and neighbour guides a life of service. She will explore how courage strengthens our ability to serve, how prayer gives meaning to action, and how inner transformation shapes identity and purpose.
Brenda : A large part of my professional life was in academia in UCD and Trinity.
Separately I studied Theology and trained as a Spiritual Director.
At present a daughter, mother, grandmother!
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Further information: womenoffaith@gkpastoralarea.ie Or Contact: 01-2874025.
