Intimidation of families segregates housing into Protestant estates and Catholic estates. Corrymeela hosts displaced families at its centre and the nearby town of Ballycastle. The work with families living under stress continues as a central priority for Corrymeela. The Cross of Nails presented to Corrymeela introducing Corrymeela to an international network of Christian Centres of reconciliation. The first full time director of the Corrymeela Centre is appointed.
Volunteers give a year's voluntary work in return for learning new skills.
This supports the development of more extensive programmes. A playground at Corrymeela is opened in memory of a Community Worker who was killed for his work for reconciliation. The Corrymeela Singers and Players are formed as a means of promoting the message of reconciliation through music and drama. The Rev. Ray Davey becomes full time leader of Corrymeela. A house is purchased in Belfast as an administrative base and resource.