How can we think positively about the future when so much news and conjecture is bleak? We will be considering whether a faith which should essentially be liberating can offer positive pathways to the future. Led by John Bell.
A week for gentle exploration, reflection, and inspiration about what it means to belong to a vibrant, global, hopeful community today. This week for Associate Members will be co-led by Ruth Harvey, Iona Community Leader, and Caitlin Wakefield, Membership Manager.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Explore how singing together shapes faith, heals brokenness, transforms lives, and renews peace. For beginner and intermediate hymn/songwriters, singers, and enthusiasts. Led by The Hymn Society in the US and Canada.
Join us as we celebrate St Columba. We’ll follow in his footsteps on Iona, discovering how his remarkable story resonates within us. Led by Simon de Voil.
On Friday 13 June, Iona Community Regional Coordinators and Family Group Conveners meet to review our working practices.
The 2025 Iona Community Lecture will be given by theGKexperience. a youth work charity in Glasgow and the wider area. In this lecture, GK leaders and young people will delve into and share their long-term relational youth work approach.
The AGM, including feedback from the Governance and Leadership Review and other business, will be held on Saturday 14 June.
On Saturday 14 June at 4pm, we will gather to hallow new Members in a Hallowing Service.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
What inspires and sustains us in this time of anxiety about the climate? During this environment week we will discover tools to raise our spirits, and change our climate anxiety into climate action.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
The world's gone wild so why does worship matter? An interactive week exploring creative, participative and playful ways to worship, led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, Jo Love, Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
A special week for Members of the Iona Community to gather on the Isle of Iona. Please note you must be a Member of the Iona Community to attend this week.
YouthFest on Iona is a great space for youth groups to make friends, explore the island and experience community life. Bring your youth group!
A week of creative reflection with experienced peace builders, we will explore what peace and security means in the local and wider context. Hosted by the Peacemaking CCN with input from Fellowship of Reconciliation, Rethinking Security, Quaker peace work and Ulster University.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona. Arrive on Saturday or Tuesday of this week for a 6 or 3 night stay.
How do places shape our spirituality? This programme is for those who are curious about the spaces we inhabit. We’ll have the opportunity to learn from history and archaeology. We’ll create maps of our own inner and outer landscapes to help us renew our commitment of care for the land upon which we live. Led by Dr Julian Richards.
What better place than Iona to rediscover the Bible as an ecological and indigenous text? If you breathe Earth's air, drink her water, eat of her bounty, and enjoy her beauty, this week will equip you as a contemplative activist and lifelong member of Team Earth going forward. Led by Brian McLaren.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
In the season of change we embrace the spiritual journey of ageing, navigating transitions and letting go, guided by Elspeth Murray and Rachel Weiss.
In September, we'll be celebrating the season of creation with hymns about climate justice, midges, redwoods, sea slugs and more!
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona. Arrive on Saturday or Tuesday of this week for a 6 or 3 night stay.
John Bell explores the often overlooked and fascinating minor figures and incidents in the Bible that humanise the scriptures and reveal hidden gems.
This Faith & Friendship week is for those who are, or who would like to be, engaged with communities, bringing people together across difference and seeking to nurture and implement values related to peace, justice, and compassionate leadership.
Join our Festival of Writing and Storytelling. Explore various creative processes, develop your literary skills, and enjoy fireside readings and storytelling. For writers and story enthusiasts of all ages.
Join Iain and Jane to sing through some Wild Goose favourites and learn new songs from around the world.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Curious about contemplation? Experienced in the practice? We invite you to join us for this special week of contemplation in community with experienced facilitator, Stephen Wright.
Come and help the team prepare Iona Abbey Centre for the quieter winter months. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.
Join us for a Second Sunday Sing: a musical meeting place for songbirds and squawkers in Glasgow.
During the Stillness in Community Weeks, each guest will have their own room, offering a peaceful space for personal reflection and quiet contemplation. Not a completely silent week. Sharing community meals, work, and worship. We look forward to welcoming you to a Stillness in Community Week at Iona Abbey in 2025.
Join Iain and Jane to sing festive songs from around the world.
Come and help us get Iona Abbey Centre ready for the 2026 season. This week is for energetic people who don’t mind getting their hands dirty. This week is available at a discounted rate.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
This hands-on week offers practical skills, inspiration, and ways to care for the earth through gardening and daily living. Spaces are limited. Note this programme runs alongside the Time and Space Week.
Join Kenneth Steven for a week of walking and writing and discovering the Celtic Christian stories and places of Iona. Single room occupancy is available at no extra cost for this week.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey for a three night stay. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Join us for an unforgettable Holy Week and Easter journey on Iona in 2026. Experience a blend of solemn reflection and joyous celebration.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey for a three night stay. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Do you sometimes feel as if your spirituality has been “tamed”? Join Arnd Corts for some spiritual rewilding on Iona!
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
A week for Iona Community New Members to gather on the Isle of Iona. For anyone who is not a New Member, come join us for a Time and Space week, share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Explore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
Do you need some time and space in your life? Come to Iona Abbey. Share in community life at the Abbey and enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Iona.
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