Wendy Lloyd

Role

I share this role with Leanne Clelland. We are here to facilitate, support and join together the already brilliant and varied communications for and by the Iona Community.

Biography

I am an Associate Member of the Iona Community and am grateful for the Community’s influence on my life over the years.

I stayed at the Abbey for a week, as a guest, in 2008. I ended up moving to Scotland, from Northern Ireland, to work for Christian Aid Scotland as a result of that visit (Christian Aid were leading the programme at the Abbey that week).  I met my husband, Jon, down the track at Camas in 2015 and have since moved to live on the Ross of Mull. I have the best of both worlds, I get to be part of the mainland team and live close enough to connect regularly with our wonderful island centres.

Before working for the Iona Community I worked in several roles at Christian Aid, including coordinating the creation of worship and theology resources for key moments in the year. I continue to work two days a week for the Guild of Health and St. Raphael as their resource development partner. And I guide pilgrims and provide spiritual direction through the Mull Another Way project.

I laugh out loud at the antics of my dog Wallace, he’s a joyful and playful companion. In a few minutes he’ll come and nudge my hands from typing on this keyboard since it is almost time for his supper. I am moved deeply by the wild and rugged beauty of the land and seascape that surround me. I am grateful to be here.