IONA COMMUNITY IN THE NEWS

With our welcoming, inclusive services set against stunning scenic backdrop, the Iona Community is good news for all sorts of audiences. And our story reaches far beyond Iona’s shores. Many of our members work for good in their towns, neighbourhoods and churches. Discover who has been talking about us below.

The Iona Community’s Ruth Harvey on thin places and strong communities (Soul Search on ABC Listen)

Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe (The Guardian)

Could I become a Christian in a year? (The Guardian)

Easter: A seasonal journey. Tom Service live from the island of Iona (BBC Sounds)

All Aboard Scotland’s poshest train (Channel 4)

Unesco chair Alison Phipps on 10 things that changed my life (The National)

Scots project will address ‘colonial resonances’ in popular hymns (The Herald)

About the Iona Community

The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement working for justice and peace, the rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship. We are now about 280 Members and more than 2,000 Associate Members, Young Adults and Friends across the world. We remain true to that founding vision – sharing common work and community as we pursue justice and peace, in Scotland and beyond.  


Regular updates

We post regular updates about our work on the News page.

You will also find out more about our Community life on Facebook and Instagram.
We host daily worship in Iona Abbey and on YouTube.


Wild Goose Publications

Our publishing house, Wild Goose Publications, releases books for use in personal and collective Christian worship. You’ll find press releases about new publications in their press room.


Filming on Iona

We love to welcome journalists and researchers to Iona. If would like to visit us on the island, please contact the Iona Abbey warden by email at [email protected] or call +44 (0)1681 700 404.


General press enquiries

For any other information about the Iona Community, please contact our Communications team by email at [email protected]