When the Poverty and Inequality CCN met on Anti-Slavery Day (18th October), the obvious topic was Modern Slavery. A group member told us how inmates in some prisons in the
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Iona Community Leader Ruth Harvey reflects on living Rule 4 of the Community and the symbols of our spirituality. Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis and others have done a remarkable thing.
Interfaith pilgrimage on Iona Representatives from Scotland’s Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh, Hindu, Baha’i and Buddhist communities travelled to Iona for a three-day pilgrimage in September. The pilgrimage marked the 20th
Enough to Live? A joint letter to the UK Prime Minister On 21 September 2022, Ruth Harvey on behalf of the Iona Community, signed an open letter to the Prime
Iona Community at the 11th World Council of Churches Assembly Iona Community members, associates, friends and staff from across the world attended the Assembly of the World Council of Churches
The Iona Community is saddened to hear of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Inspired by her faith, the Queen valued the power of forgiveness to heal, restore and reconcile
Iona Community Leader Ruth Harvey reflects on Chance Encounters and Choice Conversations I have arrived and departed Iona dozens of times. It’s likely you have too. My most recent leave-taking
Iona Community Leader, Ruth Harvey, reflects on stillness, rest and peace-making. Is stillness the same as silence? John Punshon, in his powerful book ‘Encounter with Silence’ talks of finding the
Iona Community Leader, Ruth Harvey, reflects on mission, contemplation and action. This month, I have been surrounded by Iona Community loved ones – past, present and future. The unveiling of
Poverty robs people of their dignity, agency and power. Church Action on Poverty and its partners work to build a movement in which people and communities can reclaim those essential