Can Scotland be a place of welcome for migrants and refugees? The first in weeWONDERBOX’s ‘Strangers & Friends’ occasional series of events, which will focus on issues arising from the situation of refugees and asylum seekers. Tonight, we welcome Sarah Craig, Senior Lecturer from the School of Law at Glasgow University and Co-Convenor for Law
A series of faith explorations on the rescuing of Jesus today. Saving Jesus is a 12-session DVD-based small group exploration of a credible Jesus for the third millennium. Led by Jo Love, Graham Maule and others.
Hymn Festival led by John Bell exploring the concepts of Sanctuary and Sabbath.
Autumn Leadership event for the Southeast and North/West Lower Michigan Synods, led by John Bell, and including sessions on Ancient Gifts for Modern Times, Imagination as a Resource for Faith, The Engaged Spirituality of Jesus, and Developing Personal Spirituality.
'Seeking Sanctuary', the second in weeWONDERBOX's 'Strangers & Friends' occasional series, which will focus on issues arising from the situation of refugees and asylum seekers.
Tonight, we offer an interactive workshop, led by Pol Yates and Kate O'Brien, which simulates and illustrates the difficult processes people must go through when seeking sanctuary in the UK. Using stories based on those of real people and events, it enables participants to discover the facts in a way which encourages them to engage with the information and empathise with those involved.
The Wee Social Box is a monthly opportunity for folk to get together regularly in relaxed, informal mode to meet, chat, hang-out and generally be both entertained - and entertain ourselves - along with other lovely souls.
Tonight weeWONDERBOX welcomes Stephen Taberner, for a musical evening of delights.
Stephen, better known as the whimsical mastermind behind the Spooky Men's Chorale, has had a long and loyal relationship with his beloved double bass Beatrice. Over the years he's assembled a ramshackle platoon of songs, some wistful, some achingly beautiful, and some just downright ridiculous...and has the audacity to sing them live in a mesmerising wrestle to the musical death with the formidable Beatrice (and an impossibly piquant ukelele called piglet).
An introductory conversation on the intersections between faith, health and well -being weeWONDERBOX 'Starter For Ten' events are occasions where like-minded folk will be getting together to have an initial discussion around a particular topic or issue. Each may prove to be a one-off meeting, or if there's sufficient interest and enthusiasm, a subsequent event
Plymouth Congregational UCC Visiting Scholar Series. John Bell will lead workshops and preach at all three Sunday services.
An introductory conversation on the intersections between faith and science
weeWONDERBOX 'Starter For Ten' events are occasions where like-minded folk will be getting together to have an initial discussion around a particular topic or issue.
Each may prove to be a one-off meeting, or if there's sufficient interest and enthusiasm, a subsequent event or series of events may be proposed.
'Starters' are open-fora and opportunities to talk, question and engage and possibly then open up further public exploration of things important to ourselves and our society as a whole.
Tonight, enabled by Pat Bennett, the Iona Community's Programme Development Worker, we will address the subject of scientific thought and practice and where it overlaps (or doesn't) with faith.
In aid of the IONA ABBEY REFURBISHMENT APPEAL, John L. Bell and Jo Love from the Wild Goose Resource Group will lead an evening of singing - magnificent melodies, hearty harmonies - a glorious sound and all from you! £5 at the door
A monthly gathering of people living around the greater Glasgow area who have various degrees of association with the Iona Community. These include official ‘Associates’, ‘Friends’ and unofficial 'friends of our purpose.
weeWONDERBOX: Missing Women - A search for sturdy females, with John L. Bell.
A 4 week series looking at the stories of women overlooked in the Biblical narrative.
An evening exploring mission and worship with John Bell, hosted by South Holderness Methodist Circuit.
The Wee Social Box is a monthly opportunity for folk to get together regularly in relaxed, informal mode to meet, chat, hang-out and generally be both entertained - and entertain ourselves - along with other lovely souls. The concept is that it’ll be a drop-in event. So folk can feel free to come and go,
... reading, praying and singing the Psalms with John Bell. £15 per person.
For the last 6 years, Holy City has collaborated with the wonderful Pádraig Ó Tuama in offering an Urban Retreat in Advent in Glasgow's city centre. This is the now the 7th glorious occasion.
This year, Pádraig will engage with poetry ... about religion, Christmas, Mrs Claus and other tinselled characters. Pádraig will bring some examples and retreat participants are invited to do the same.
These poems will be used to talk about Advent, Christmas, our stories and our cities, to engage in discussions and delights.
A Tenx9 storytelling event with weeWONDERBOX in collaboration with Holy City
For those new to Tenx9 - it's a storytelling format that began in Belfast in 2011.
Each night nine people have up to ten minutes each to tell a real story from their lives.
It's wonderful, it's always free, it's for ordinary people telling great stories, and (yet again) it's happening in your city.
Tonight's event, featuring co-creator Pádraig Ó Tuama himself, will be happening in the Iona Community's Base at 21 Carlton Court, just south of the Clyde, and the theme will be 'Glasgow'.
The first Glaswegian evening was in January 2015 and has normally been held in the wondrous The Glad Cafe. For more info on ongoing Tenx9-ery throughout the globe: www.tenx9.com
A weeWONDERBOX 2016-17 afternoon retreat in the city for Advent An afternoon retreat in the heart of the city for those who want to get away from the crowds or who prefer to be downtown by day. This afternoon Advent retreat, led by John L. Bell and Pat Bennett, provides a chance to step back
A conversation with the Poverty Truth Commission This evening Elaine Downie and Commissioners from The Poverty Truth Commission will lead a conversation on 'A Life of Dignity: What does it mean for each of us?' This is the third in a series of monthly Craighead Conversations, 'What's faith got to do with it?' focusing on
Glasgow (Dis)Associates is a gathering for anyone in the Glasgow area who has any connection with the Iona Community, whether you are an Associate, Friend, curious onlooker or even a Member! Join us on 14th December for an informal Festive Feast of food, drink, stories and singing. This will be a "pot luck" feast so
The Wee Social Box is a monthly opportunity for folk to get together regularly in relaxed, informal mode to meet, chat, hang-out and generally both be entertained - and entertain ourselves - along with other lovely souls. The concept is that it's a drop-in event. So folk can feel free to come and go, staying for
The Wee Social Box is a monthly opportunity for folk to get together regularly in relaxed, informal mode to meet, chat, hang-out and generally both be entertained - and entertain ourselves - along with other lovely souls. The concept: it's a drop-in event. So feel free to come and go, staying for some or all of
Biblical blethers on the hoof Root 66 returns, courtesy of Jo Love, for yer healthy and holy delectation. Today's theme will be 'God, us and the environment'. Psalm 104 is an evocative celebration of God’s relationship with creation. As we approach Lent, we will meditate on this psalm and ask how we might honour the
A faithful, environmentally-responsible discipline for the season Don’t give up chocolate, just give up a little time to tend to the neighbourhood. Let the riverside rejoice, let the pavements sing, as we go with bags and gloves around the Carlton Court area on a weekly pre-liturgy litter lift. Wednesdays from 1st March to 12th April
More information soon. See the weeWONDERBOX 2016-17 listings page for more information about these other events. Cost: Free. Venue: In the area around The Ground @ The Iona Community Base, 21 Carlton Court, Glasgow, Scotland G5 9JP, Scotland. Access to The Ground is via one step. Inside there is a low-stepped ramp. We
Unfortunately, due to low booking, this event has regretfully been cancelled. A short, afternoon urban retreat for those who wish to reflect in the midst of the season. Following our successful Advent urban retreat in December (Entertaining Advent), this is a second opportunity to take time to focus on the stories, practices and prayerful challenges
Workshop day on congregational song with John Bell. (Bradford Cathedral and Bradford Area RSCM)
A necessary process for achieving peace in the Middle East? What kind of education do we need to enhance the flourishing of humanity? What does this mean for The Middle East? In this joint weeWONDERBOX and Craighead Conversation, Professor Bart McGettrick will suggest that we need to move from ideas of protest, divestment and sanctions
Cuthman Lecture by John L. Bell The Cuthman Lectures are designed to explore issues relating to religion, belief, ethics and morals in a contemporary world. The aim is to have speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds; some will have religious affiliations and others will have none. The lectures are open to anyone who is
John L. Bell speaks at the St. Peter's Methodist Contemporary Theology Group meeting. Open to all interested in honest and lively discussions on contemporary themes in theology and religion. £3 at the door.
POSTPONED - more info to follow John L. Bell delivers a public lecture as part of a series at Leeds Trinity University.
John L. Bell leads a Big Sing with songs from the Church of Scotland Hymnary. The focus will be on short & a cappella songs from CH4, highlighting how effective unaccompanied singing can be. Clackmannan Parish Church will be 200 years old this year (hence the timing of the event!)
A two day interactive workshop with John Bell. With inspirational music and song by the Iona Community's Wild Goose Resource Group.
John L. Bell enables the singing of familiar repertoire in a new way, with music appropriate to seasons of the church year.
Biblical blethers on the hoof Root 66 continues on Sunday 26th March Acts 13-15:35 give us snapshots of Paul’s first missionary journey. Sailings, sermons, miracles, riots, divided opinions and brutal assaults, what thoughts and questions do these raise for us? Is this still how the Spirit blows through human lives? After last month’s overly wild
Much is spoken and sung about the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, but not so much about his life. We sing about our love for Jesus and our willingness to follow Him, but what exactly does that mean? Many aspects of Jesus’ life are sadly underplayed, such as the groundedness of His spirituality, His
The adjectives most commonly used regarding Jesus are 'kind and gentle'; the predominant images of him in the song and physical artwork of the church are mostly passive, and there is limited expectation that he might have an interest in the issues of the day apart from those associated with charitable causes. So is he
Easter in the City is a 2 part-series, which offers an opportunity to enter into and reflect upon some of the events of the last hours of Jesus' life. Tonight, on Maundy Thursday, we focus on the events and emotions that Jesus and his disciples experienced in the upper room where they shared the Last
Easter in the City is a 2 part-series, which offers an opportunity to enter into and reflect upon some of the events of the last hours of Jesus' life. This afternoon, on Good Friday, we focus on the events leading up to Jesus' execution by the Roman authorities. Through readings, prayers, symbolic action, song and
This month's Wee Social Box has been cancelled, due to a Glasgow Iona Community Family Group fundraising ceilidh the same evening featuring live music from Macappella Ceilidh Band. 8pm–11pm, University of Glasgow Chapel, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. Tickets £10. Students & OAPS £5.00. ...... The Wee Social Box is a monthly opportunity for folk
At this Two23 Network gathering, John L. Bell will speak on 'Fault Lines & Fantasies - how Christians cope with failure'. Two23 is a network of Christians, connected by LGBT issues. We hold five key meetings a year in a central London location on a Saturday afternoon. These involve some prayer and worship as well
John L. Bell opens up stories of little known Biblical characters, which might challenge presumptions, and encourage our discipleship. Traditionally we have encouraged children to ‘Dare to be a Daniel’ or a Samson, David or even a Moses, through songs and bible story books. We are not so quick to encourage children to dare to
John L. Bell will lead worship at the Bicentenary Celebration Service for Preston Central Methodist Church.
A workshop including psalms, world music and WGRG songs, led by John L. Bell.
Biblical blethers on the hoof Root 66 continues on Sunday 7th May @ 3.00-5.30pm, at Seven Lochs Wetland Park on the east side of Glasgow. According to the tale of human origins related in Genesis 4, family life got off to a bad start and a murderous brother was banished to a land called 'Wandering' in the
John L. Bell talks on ‘The Tangibility of Jesus’ at the Godly Play Childhood Spirituality Conference.
John L. Bell looks at how the Church can still be an important and relevant part of the community.
John L. Bell leads a Big Sing as part of Ainsdale Methodist Church's 150th anniversary.
For many people today, the Bible is not so much a closed book as an unopened book. For several years, John L. Bell and his colleagues have been enabling lay people as well as clergy to make friends with the Bible, and discover it more as a family album than an academic textbook. In this
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