Category Archives: Sounds

Following my reflections in last month’s Sounds of Iona, I’m keen to share with you here news of developments in the life of our movement and community.  Ours is an

One of the joys of the Leader’s role is to listen deeply with our Community members about our life together and apart.  In these last months, many of you have

Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)  On this 365th day of war in Urkaine, and on this day when we remember countless wars across our world, and all those impacted

Winter – a time in my part of the world for hunkering down, staying warm while also warming up to the year ahead. The Iona Community has a busy year

Ruth Harvey offers a blessing from the nativity, and a hope from Mary, in this season of turning: At this time of turning… we give thanks for all who in

One of the many things I love about the Iona Community is our passion for the dance between work and worship, prayer and politics, contemplation and action. The ‘and’, as

One of the great privileges in my role as Leader is the opportunity to meet with Members locally, to come to learn about your passions and your concerns, and your

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.

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