Programme Information 2009/10

Please use the Island centres Booking Form >>>> to make your booking request.

Include with your booking form a deposit of £50 per adult, £30 per child aged 4-15, £10 per infant.  This can be by sterling cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to The Iona Community. Alternatively payment can be by Visa or Mastercard credit card for which there is a £6 per transaction fee (There is no fee for payment by debit card).

For security reasons, only write the last 4 digits of your debit/credit card number on your booking form and return this to "Bookings - The Abbey, Isle of Iona, Argyll PA76 6SW, UK" or fax it to + 44 1681 700460. We will contact you to confirm your booking and obtain the rest of your card details.

 Island Centres in 2010

Seeking Peace …. in love and service

Two themes will direct our thinking on Iona in 2010; the need for peace in our world, and the deep desire that Christians might speak with a more gracious and unified voice. So we shall be joined by a number of well-known speakers through the year who will help us in our thinking; details of these weeks are in the programme.

In our popular Gathering Place weeks we shall seek that peace and grace through our usual pattern of worship and work, conversation and reflection, with sessions led by members of the team, and Iona Community Members. These will include themes such as justice and peace, ecumenism and inclusiveness, Celtic Christianity in a post-modern world, the Gospel and art, and probably others!

As well as specific sessions on our theme, in all our weeks we shall continue to offer opportunities to explore spiritual journeys, the healing ministry, and include activities such a music and singing, gardening and housekeeping, craft and creativity; or there is the opportunity to take time to explore the island, its natural beauty and life.

Journey with people from all over the world, as we live and laugh together and share our stories, in workshops or over peeling the vegetables.

Be refreshed and inspired as we experience life, faith and our journey together in new ways.

Together we join in a ministry of hospitality to renew us as we seek justice and peace in a fractured world.

*There are opportunities for individuals and groups to stay at Camas on a self catering basis. Please contact Mary Ireson, Camas Coordinator on 01681 700367 for full details.

Accommodation costs 2010

These rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, teas/coffees and programme sessions.

   * The levy is an optional way of contributing to the Islands Access Fund. This enables UK residents on low incomes to visit our island centres.

To book accommodation - please contact the Booking Office on 01681 700404 to check availability or e-mail bookings@iona.org.uk Then complete and return the attached Booking Form

** For UK Residents only - please apply to the booking office.

All costs include VAT at the rate applicable on arrival.