A time for Associate Members to gather on the land and in the space that has inspired a movement that offers belonging and challenges us to align God’s longing for a world of justice and peace.
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Exploring our lives as pilgrimage, deepening our resources to face climate change with Alastair McIntosh, author of Parables of Northern Seed, Soil and Soul, Hell and High Water, Poacher’s Pilgrimage and more.
Creative writing and art workshops, storytelling, breadmaking, a ceilidh – and more. A week to celebrate creativity and spiritual enquiry. Readings by Wild Goose authors and space to write and share your own poems and prayers.
A week to celebrate co-operation and deepen friendship and understanding between faiths with a focus on caring for and listening to creation. Facilitated by Interfaith Scotland and a climate activist, in partnership with the Iona Community.
A week of creative activities, peaceful spaces and workshop/sharing times to enable LGBTQ+ people and those in sympathy to find space for both rest and resistance in a time of change and division. Facilitated by Alex and Jo Clare-Young.
This week is now also open for 3 night stays. Do you need to sharpen your vision of a world transformed? Are you longing to connect with others who care for Creation? Discover how you can act more justly for people and planet.
Open to all, a week to investigate a different perspective on women’s spirituality, finding inspiration from some of the women in the Bible, and how their stories speak to us today. Facilitated by Evie Nieboer from the Iona Community’s Young Adults’ Group.
YouthFest is a great space to form friendships with young people from across the world on this stunning, rugged island with its breath-taking scenery. Bring your youth group!
Explore congregational songs from around the world, including how they can enrich our worship and help us meaningfully connect with God, each other, and the world around us.
For creative people who just want to create, live in community, develop skills and forge new connections. Bring your inspiration, your dreams, ideas, work in progress, or just a willingness to collaborate, experiment and learn through play.