Time and Space
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo 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.
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Worship in the Wilds – Wild Goose Resource Group (LIMITED – 4 places available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomThe 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.
Time and Space (FULLY BOOKED – waiting list open)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo 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.
Community Week (fully booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomA 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 2025 (age 14-17) (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomYouthFest on Iona is a great space for youth groups to make friends, explore the island and experience community life. Bring your youth group!
Peace building in a world of conflict (Limited – 2 places available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomA 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.
Time and Space 3 or 6 Nights (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo 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.
People, Place and Spirituality (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomHow 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 KingdomWhat 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomIn 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 KingdomSeasons 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 Kingdom20th - 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.
Odd women and even odder men – John Bell (FULLY BOOKED – waiting list open)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomJohn Bell explores the often overlooked and fascinating minor figures and incidents in the Bible that humanise the scriptures and reveal hidden gems.
Faith and Friendships: driving positive change in challenging times
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomThis 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 KingdomJoin 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 KingdomDo 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.
Contemplation in Community – with Stephen Wright (Fully Booked)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomCurious 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 (FULLY BOOKED)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomCome 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 KingdomDuring 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 KingdomCome 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomThis 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 KingdomJoin 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomJoin 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomA week for Iona Community New Members to gather on the Isle of Iona.
Time and Space
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo 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 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY – 1 place available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomExplore how we can draw on our faith resources to navigate the unique personal and political challenges of the 2020s. With John Bell.
Time and Space (Sat 16th -Tue 19th LIMITED – 2 places available)
Iona Abbey Centre Isle of Iona, United KingdomDo 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomJoin 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 KingdomWith 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 KingdomAn 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 KingdomAn 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomExplore 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomA 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 KingdomExplore 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 KingdomWe 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 KingdomSinging 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomDo 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 KingdomJoin 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 KingdomDo 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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