A legacy of hope has helped to light up Iona Abbey, replacing paraffin lights with eco-friendly candles.
Category Archives: Islands Centres
At Iona Abbey, there’s room at the table for all families. Find out more about Family Week 2026.
We’re excited to share news of the first Iona Community Festival of Writing and Storytelling, taking place on the Isle of Iona.
Come join us at the Abbey for some time and space to rest, reconnect and be renewed. New dates released for 2025 and 2026.
In March’s Sounds of Iona, Caro Penney, warden at Iona Abbey reflects on importance of laughter for wellbeing and community, in the times we are living through.
Ruth Harvey reflects on George MacLeod’s 1958 address, urging church unity and nuclear disarmament. She finds hope in faith-driven activism for justice and peace.
It’s been a year of justice-seeking, authors speaking, and relationship buildng for the Iona Community. Here are our highlights of 2024.
Ruth Harvey, leader of the Iona Community, shares her highlights of 2024, her heartfelt thanks and a prayer for the end of the year.
At the end of a very busy season comprising 36 programme weeks our Abbey staff team look back on the amazing guests.
In the overwhelm of global events, it can be hard to know what to do. In December’s Sounds of Iona, Ruth Harvey is grateful for the small things.










