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People, Place and Spirituality (FULLY BOOKED)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Reading the Bible as Earth People – Brian McLaren (FULLY BOOKED)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space (fully booked)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Call of the Cailleach: Wise Women Week (FULLY BOOKED)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

In the season of change we embrace the spiritual journey of ageing, navigating transitions and letting go, guided by Elspeth Murray and Rachel Weiss.

Second Sunday Sing

Gorbals Parish Church 1 Errol Gardens, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Seasons of mists, mellow fruits and music! Welcome back to the new session of Second Sunday Sing.

Time and Space 3 or 6 Nights (Limited Availability, 2 places available for 3 nights: Tuesday 23rd to Friday 26th, 1 place available for 6 nights)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

20th - 23 fully booked, 23rd - 26th only 3 spaces remaining. 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.

Faith and Friendships: driving positive change in challenging times

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Festival of writing and storytelling

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space (Fully Booked)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Winter Work Week (FULLY BOOKED)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Stillness in Community (Mon-Thu, 4 nights) Limited Availability

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Spring Work Week (Limited availability)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Gardening Sustainably

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Writing the Island

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Join Kenneth Steven for a week of walking and writing and discovering the Celtic Christian stories and places of Iona.

Time and Space – 3 nights

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Experience Easter on Iona

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Join us for an unforgettable Holy Week and Easter journey on Iona in 2026. Experience a blend of solemn reflection and joyous celebration.

Time and Space – 3 nights

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Rewilding your spirituality

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Do you sometimes feel as if your spirituality has been “tamed”? Join Arnd Corts for some spiritual rewilding on Iona!

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

New Members Week

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

A week for Iona Community New Members to gather on the Isle of Iona.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space (fully booked)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Columba Week

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Join us as we celebrate St Columba. We’ll follow in his footsteps on Iona, discovering how his remarkable story resonates within us.

Experiencing Nature, with Bob Gilbert

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

With Bob Gilbert, explore Iona’s landscape and nature’s role in Christian tradition as we seek an eco-spirituality for today.

Practising Hope (fully booked)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

An exploration and experience of hope from different dimensions - theology, spiritual, relational, community, worship.

Wild Goose Resource Group Week 1

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Youth Fest – Week 1

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Explore faith, justice, and community through creativity, conversation, and connection at Iona Abbey. There's two YouthFests in 2026 - see also 1st- 7th August! (YouthFest is for groups of 14 - 17 year olds).

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Community Week 2026

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

A special week for Members of the Iona Community to gather together on the Isle of Iona. Note this week is only open to Members.

Youth Fest – Week 2

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Explore faith, justice, and community through creativity, conversation, and connection at Iona Abbey. There are two youth fests in 2026, see also 11th - 17th July. (YouthFest is for groups of 14 - 17 year olds).

Family Week

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

We warmly welcome all kinds of families to gather at Iona Abbey for a week of reflection, creativity, and adventure in a wild and beautiful setting.

Singing Week – Wild Goose Resource Group

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Singing Week with Lim Swee-Hong 林瑞峰 and the Wild Goose Resource Group’s Iain McLarty and Jane Bentley.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Sound and Vision – Creativity Week

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Join us for a week of late summer invention and creation. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy readings, workshops, music, poetry, art and storytelling. Come to celebrate, learn, and explore, surrounded by Iona’s stunning natural beauty.

Time and Space (fully booked)

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Time and Space

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

John Bell – Weathering the Storm

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Explore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.

Hopeful Imagination – Alistair McIntosh

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Alastair McIntosh, renowned environmental activist and writer, will lead this week exploring how Celtic spirituality can inspire both imaginative reflection and practical action.

Festival of writing and storytelling

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Politics, Power and Protest

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

In an era of political polarisation and growing extremism, this week will be an opportunity to explore how we can engage well with politics in pursuit of justice and peace.

Contemplation in Community – with Stephen Wright

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

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.

Winter Work Week

Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United Kingdom

Come and help us prepare Iona Abbey Centre for a rest, at the end of 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.

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