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SUMMARY:Song Writing to Change the World
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nSinging together\nExplore how singing together shapes faith\, heals brokenness\, transforms lives\, and renews peace. This unique and inspirational week will be led by The Hymn Society in the US and Canada. \nThis is a creative songwriting week for beginner or intermediate level folks.  \nDevelop skills\n\nDevelop your craft as text writers\, tune composers\, or both. \nBe guided by a dynamic team of experts including Adam Tice\, Sally Ann Morris\, Brian Hehn and others. \nJoin in and contribute to morning and evening worship each day at Iona Abbey.  \n\nFolks who simply love to sing or listen are also welcome on this week.  \nWe believe that the holy act of singing together shapes faith\, heals brokenness\, transforms lives\, and renews peace. \n\nProgramme leaders\n \nAdam M. L. Tice is a widely-published hymn writer. He served as text editor for the 2020 USA/Canada Mennonite hymnal\, Voices Together\, and works for GIA Publications as Editor for Congregational Song. He curates GIA’s “Unbound” service\, offering an ever-growing selection of new hymns and songs for individual download. In 2024\, Adam was named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the US and Canada\, and also received Goshen College’s Culture for Service award. In his free time Adam enjoys rock climbing: a pursuit severely limited by living in the midwest state of Indiana–-so he mostly climbs on plastic rocks indoors. \n  \n\nGillian Warson is a freelance writer\, educator and musician who plays the viola in several ensembles. She directs Immanuel’s Ground\, a West Gallery quire in Warwick\, UK and is Chair of the West Gallery Music Association. She has written numerous books on hymnody and hymn singing\, and has given papers and led workshops all over the world. Gillian is currently researching a biography of Ann Mounsey Bartholomew. \n  \n \n\nSally Ann Morris is a composer of over 200 published hymn and congregational song tunes. Some of these are found in denominational hymnals in the United States\, Canada\, the UK\, New Zealand\, and Japan\, including the Church of Scotland Church Hymnary and supplement God Welcomes All. Sally’s musical styles range from classically traditional influences to lyric melodies\, jazz\, folk\, pop\, and short form chant. In 2021\, Sally was named a Fellow of The Hymn Society in the US and Canada in recognition of her contributions to new congregational song as a composer and as a worship leader\, song enlivener\, and mentor to emerging writers. \n\n  \n\nCosts \n\n6 Nights: £846.00 per adult\, £423.00 for reduced rate – see our programme page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”BOOK HERE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#568ea4″ custom_text=”#eae8e8″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.freetobook.com%2Freservations%3Fw_id%3D43736%26w_tkn%3DZ8ayvaEvw2SsrbCpGHLzeQZxQGqxQJy163aSHXVJnHbgCb53vffml4WKihlt5%26checkIn%3D2025-05-31%26stayLength%3D6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/song-writing-to-change-the-world/
LOCATION:Iona Abbey Centre\, Isle of Iona\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Iona Abbey Programme 2025
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SUMMARY:Columba Week (FULLY BOOKED)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Columba Week 7th – 13th June 2025 (FULLY BOOKED) \nFlawed\, ambitious and uniquely charismatic\, Saint Columba emerged from the sorrow of exile to become the foremost figure of his time\, spreading the gospel and establishing a thriving religious and creative community which one writer called “a beacon of enlightenment Christianity”. \nColumba’s legend is curiously modern. It challenges us to speak truth to power\, create genuine openness in our societies\, and do the hard work of peace-making in dark times.  Join us for a week of celebration\, investigation\, art\, creative writing\, and music.   \n Join us for a week of celebration\, storytelling\, song and playful contemplative practice.   \nProgramme leader \n \nRev. Simon Ruth de Voil is an interspiritual minister and musician. His musical and spiritual work explores themes of the inner landscape of the soul\, the enchantment of the natural world\, and the healing power of spiritual practice. As a chaplain and counsellor\, Simon helps individuals and groups connect sacred presence with everyday life.  You can view Simon’s website here.  \n  \n  \nWorkshop leader \n \nReverend Catherine Lomas was a parish priest in the Church of England until 2023. Now based in Wiltshire\, she is exploring a calling as full-time iconographer and sacred artist. She uses visual means to explore theology  and spirituality\, seeing our search for the Divine as sharing much in common with  humanity’s innate longing for beauty. She painted her first icon in 2016\, and now pursues her ministry through leading and speaking  about icons\, art and spirituality. More details at Catherine Mary Icons \n\n  \nCosts \n\n6 Nights: £846.00 per adult\, £423.00 for reduced rate – see our programme page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”BOOK HERE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#568ea4″ custom_text=”#eae8e8″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.freetobook.com%2Freservations%3Fw_id%3D43736%26w_tkn%3DZ8ayvaEvw2SsrbCpGHLzeQZxQGqxQJy163aSHXVJnHbgCb53vffml4WKihlt5%26checkIn%3D2025-06-07%26stayLength%3D6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/columba-week-2025/
LOCATION:Iona Abbey Centre\, Isle of Iona\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Iona Abbey Programme 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T140000
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SUMMARY:Regional Coordinator and Family Group Convener Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nRegional Coordinator and Family Group Convener Meeting\n\nOn Friday 13 June\, Iona Community Regional Coordinators and Family Group Conveners gather to discuss the issues and joys of this particular area of our Community. \nOur meeting will take place between 2pm and 5.30pm. \nYou are invited to bring for a picnic dinner and then stay for the Iona Community Lecture beginning at 7pm. \nThis will take place in Govan and Linthouse Church. \nWe look forward to seeing you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”peacoc” css=”” el_class=”tealbtn generalbtn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fiona.civiplus.net%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D34″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/regional-and-family-group-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Govan and Linthouse Parish Church\, 796 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G51 2YL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250613T210000
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SUMMARY:Iona Community Lecture 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPOSTPONED\n\n\nWe regret to inform you that the Iona Community Lecture originally scheduled for Friday\, 13th June 2025 has been postponed due to unforeseen health concerns affecting our lecturers. \nTheGKexperience remain enthusiastic about delivering the lecture and we are working with them to reschedule it. Everyone who has booked will be notified as soon as a new date is confirmed. \nFurther updates will be shared here in due course. Thank you for your understanding. \n\n\n—————————————————————————————————— \nAlong for the journey\nWe’re delighted to bring you the 2025 Iona Community Lecture in partnership with theGKexperience (GK). GK have been coming to  Camas\, the Iona Community’s residential outdoor activity centre on the isle of Mull for many years. Like the Iona Community\, GK prioritises community\, making clear that ‘theGKexperience is not a programme but a community’. \nThe context\nIn this lecture\, GK Experience will delve into their long-term relational youth work approach. They will share how they support brilliant young people who face unfair barriers due to poverty\, inequality\, and injustice in Glasgow. Unpacking their ethos\, they will demonstrate how they actively challenge harmful assumptions. Assumptions that disregard\, stigmatise\, and label young people as no-hopers and troublemakers. Instead\, GK envisions these same young people as Scotland’s next generation of leaders. \nThe approach\nBoth leaders and young people will share their journeys—from being supported by GK to becoming adult volunteers themselves. Key to their approach is a deep commitment to: \n\nlistening to young people\,\nunderstanding their context and behaviours\,\nremaining flexible\, and\nproviding meaningful opportunities for responsibility and leadership.\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid css=”” grid_id=”vc_gid:1749720676794-3e44aa74-dce8-1″ include=”37982\,37983\,37984″][vc_column_text css=””]\nFacilitators\ntheGKexperience is a youth work charity in Glasgow and the wider area. Founded on the belief that all young people are brilliant\, and that they all deserve the same opportunities to succeed\, they work to make their aspirations a reality. They build long-term trusting and respectful relationships with young people and their families over years. They prioritise listening to their voices and are welcomed by them to offer support. GK are persistent in their engagement\, love\, and support\, especially if it becomes difficult due the barriers they face. Working alongside young people in their local settings and outdoor residential and wilderness experiences\, they help them to soar.  GK provide an integrated model of support across 4 areas: Residential experiences\, local community work\, a young leaders programme and tailored individual support. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/lecture-2025/
LOCATION:Govan and Linthouse Parish Church\, 796 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G51 2YL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:iona community learn lecture,Members Event
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nAnnual General Meeting\n\nOn Saturday 14 June\, we will gather from 10am until 3.30pm. \nOur AGM will consist of the business meeting. This session will take place from 10.30am – 11.15am.\nAfter the AGM\, we will hear from staff and trustees. \nPlease note that the event fee covers the plenary session after the AGM. There is no charge to attend the Annual General Meeting. To register only for the AGM please email – compsec@iona.org.uk \nPlease bring a picnic lunch. \nThe AGM will take place in Govan and Linthouse Church.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”peacoc” css=”” el_class=”tealbtn generalbtn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fiona.civiplus.net%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D32″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/annual-general-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Govan and Linthouse Parish Church\, 796 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G51 2YL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Event
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SUMMARY:Hallowing Service
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nHallowing Service and Reception\n\nOn Saturday 14 June at 4pm\, we will gather to hallow new Members in a worship service called ‘the Hallowing Service’. \nAt the Hallowing Service each new Member makes a public commitment to the Rule of Life of the Iona Community\, and is then blessed by the Leader. \nAt the same time\, we also invite Members of the Iona Community\, in the presence of God\, friends and family to renew their commitment to the purpose and Rule of the Community.   \nThe Hallowing Service and Reception will take place in Govan and Linthouse Church.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”REGISTER HERE” color=”peacoc” css=”” el_class=”tealbtn generalbtn” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fiona.civiplus.net%2Fcivicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo%3Freset%3D1%26id%3D32″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/hallowing-service/
LOCATION:Govan and Linthouse Parish Church\, 796 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, Scotland\, G51 2YL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Event
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SUMMARY:Time and Space 14th - 20th June 2025. - (FULLY BOOKED – waiting list open)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nTime and Space 14th – 20th June 2025. – (FULLY BOOKED – waiting list open) \nDo you need some time and space in your busy life? Come to the Abbey.   \n Our Time and Space weeks offer just enough structure and community for you to rest and reconnect. Join us in the ‘thin place’ between heaven and earth and be part of the rhythm of work and worship that frames life at the Abbey.  \nYou ‘ll have the opportunity to:  \n\nenjoy the wild and rugged scenery \n\n\njoin our weekly pilgrimage  \n\n\nparticipate guided reflection and small group conversations \n\n\ncreatively explore issues of concern such as inclusion\, ecological justice and peace \n\n\nenjoy creative art opportunities \n\n\ntake part in daily worship \n\n\nwork with other guests on shared tasks \n\n\nshare tasty meals from the Iona Abbey Kitchen \n\nCosts \n\n6 Nights: £846.00 per adult\, £423.00 for reduced rate – see our programme page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Book Here” style=”custom” custom_text=”#666666″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.freetobook.com%2Freservations%3Fw_id%3D43736%26w_tkn%3DZ8ayvaEvw2SsrbCpGHLzeQZxQGqxQJy163aSHXVJnHbgCb53vffml4WKihlt5%26checkIn%3D2025-06-14%26stayLength%3D6″ el_class=”tealbtn generalbtn”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/time-and-space/
LOCATION:Iona Abbey Centre\, Isle of Iona\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Iona Abbey Programme 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250621T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T090000
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SUMMARY:Environment Week (FULLY BOOKED - waiting list open)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Environment Week 21st – 27th June 2025 (FULLY BOOKED) \n(WAITING LIST: please contact ionaabbeybookings@iona.org.uk to add your name.) \nWhat inspires and sustains us in this time of anxiety about the climate? Our passion for peace and justice embraces both the people we share the planet with and the Earth itself.   \nThe narrative around climate change is often one of despair. But this overlooks a series of recent advances in technological innovation\, policy development\, widespread protest and landmark legal victories. All this has echoes of the words of Arundhati Roy “Another world is not only possible\, she is on her way. On a quiet day\, I can hear her breathing”.   \nDuring this environment week we will discover tools to raise our spirits\, and change our climate anxiety into climate action.  \nIf you want to deepen your connection with the Divine amidst the white sands\, turquoise blue waters and wild flowers of Iona in midsummer\, this is the week for you.  \nProgramme leaders:  \nLed by Iona Community Programme Team. \nCosts \n6 Nights: £846.00 per adult\, £423.00 for reduced rate – see our programme page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”BOOK HERE” style=”custom” custom_background=”#568ea4″ custom_text=”#eae8e8″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.freetobook.com%2Freservations%3Fw_id%3D43736%26w_tkn%3DZ8ayvaEvw2SsrbCpGHLzeQZxQGqxQJy163aSHXVJnHbgCb53vffml4WKihlt5%26checkIn%3D2025-06-21%26stayLength%3D6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/environment-week-2025/
LOCATION:Iona Abbey Centre\, Isle of Iona\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Iona Abbey Programme 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T090000
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SUMMARY:Time and Space (LIMITED - 1 place available)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n\nTime and Space 28th June – 4th July 2025. \n(There are other Time and Space weeks available; have a look at our programme page.) \nDo you need some time and space in your busy life? Come to the Abbey.   \n Our Time and Space weeks offer just enough structure and community for you to rest and reconnect. Join us in the ‘thin place’ between heaven and earth and be part of the rhythm of work and worship that frames life at the Abbey.  \nYou’ll have the opportunity to:  \n\nenjoy the wild and rugged scenery \n\n\njoin our weekly pilgrimage \n\n\nparticipate guided reflection and small group conversations \n\n\ncreatively explore issues of concern such as inclusion\, ecological justice and peace \n\n\nenjoy creative art opportunities \n\n\ntake part in daily worship \n\n\nwork with other guests on shared tasks \n\n\nshare tasty meals from the Iona Abbey Kitchen \n\nCosts \n\n6 Nights: £846.00 per adult\, £423.00 for reduced rate – see our programme page for more information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Book Here” style=”custom” custom_text=”#666666″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fportal.freetobook.com%2Freservations%3Fw_id%3D43736%26w_tkn%3DZ8ayvaEvw2SsrbCpGHLzeQZxQGqxQJy163aSHXVJnHbgCb53vffml4WKihlt5%26checkIn%3D2025-06-28%26stayLength%3D6″ el_class=”tealbtn generalbtn”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://iona.org.uk/event/time-and-space-5/
LOCATION:Iona Abbey Centre\, Isle of Iona\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Iona Abbey Programme 2025
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