THE 4 Corners Festival returns today, as it embarks on an 11-day programme of events which will criss-cross Belfast with the aim of not only encouraging people out of their own 'corner' of the city but also to share ways in which it can be transformed.
The theme of this year's festival - the fourth annual running of the boundary-crossing initiative - is 'the art of listening', with each event designed to help people hear what others have to say about how Belfast can be changed.
A full programme of events can be found at www.4cornersfestival.com but here are 10 highlights, as selected by Faith matters.
1. From Syria... with Grace
Today, 7.15pm, Belfast City Hall
How can the Belfast churches respond to the refugee crisis?
Embrace NI, a group of Christians who have come together to support asylum seekers and refugees, share their ideas in an evening of information and inspiration.
2. Nua
Tomorrow, 7.30pm, Clonard Monastery
'Nua' - Irish for 'new' - is a creative evening of prayer, music and storytelling.
Celebrate with others the new work of the Holy Spirit across Ireland, north and south.
Organised by 24/7 Prayer Ireland, this is the first time a Nua prayer evening is being held in a Catholic Church.
Past Nua evenings have seen hundreds of people, especially young adults, praying together for peace, forgiveness and the healing of our land.
This event will also launch 100 Days of Prayer for 100 Years of History.
3. 4 Corners Festival churches walk
Saturday January 30, 2.30pm, Starting at St George's, High Street
From St George's Church of Ireland, the walk winds across Belfast towards Sandy Row Methodist Church via First Belfast Presbyterian Church in Rosemary Street (Non-subscribing Presbyterian) and St Mary's in Chapel Lane.
In each church, a minister or parishioner will talk about the life and ministry of their congregation.
4. Captured by a Vision
Monday February 1, 7.30pm, St Patrick's Church, Donegall Street
The Rev Dr Ken Newell, a former Presbyterian moderator, will share stories from his soon to be published memoirs and his journey 'from sectarian to peacemaker'.
Dr Newell, a former minister of the Fitzroy congregation in the university area, forged a powerful friendship with Fr Gerry Reynolds; together they led many reconciliation and peace initiatives.
The appropriateness of St Patrick's as a venue will also become apparent during the evening...
5. Talking About... Religion: Is Anybody Listening
Wednesday February 3, 6.45pm, Ulster Museum
An exploration of how religion is reflected in the BBC's output.
Hosted by William Crawley, in conversation with: Caroline Wyatt, the corporation's religious affairs correspondent; Roger Bolton, of BBC Radio 4's Feedback programme; Bert Tosh, formerly head of religion with BBC Northern Ireland; and Aaqil Ahmed, the BBC's head of religion and ethics.
6. Stormont House Rules
Thursday February 4, 7.30pm, Duncairn Centre
A heated play-dialogue about 1916 from acclaimed playwright Philip Orr. Stormont House Rules is a companion piece to his other play about 1916, Halfway House, which featured in the Irish News on January 21 - look it up at www.irishnews.com...
7. Let Them Speak - Listening to our Young Leaders
Friday February 5, 11am, Ulster University
A gathering of students from Belfast schools talk about what they think of the city and its future.
This is an invitation-only event, but one which is typical of the 4 Corners emphasis on giving young people a voice.
As Fr Martin Magill, one of the festival organisers, puts it: "I don't accept the line 'young people are our future'.
I say, 'No they're not - they're our present'."
8. Listening to the City
Saturday February 6, 2.30pm, Girdwood Community Hub
Belfast is a fascinating city to walk, and its streets have much to tell us. Artists share how they have listened to and been inspired by Belfast's 'psychogeography'.
9. Songs of the City
Saturday February 6, 7.30pm, Duncairn Centre
A night of songs about Belfast by a crop of talented songwriters and performers, including Jamie Neish, Aaron Boyd, Hannah McPhillimy, Katharine Philippa and Chris Wilson.
10. Dreamers and Visionaries Share Dreams and Visions
Sunday February 7, 7pm, St Nicholas's Church, Lisburn Road
The festival closes with some 'visionaries' sharing their dreams about how the community should move into the future.
Expect poetry and songs - and the winner of the schools' art competition.
