This image has been used by the Glasgow World AIDS Day Service Group which was disbanded some years ago, however, a Service to mark World AIDS Day still takes place on 1 December at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow. All are welcome to share in songs, stories and spend some time to reflect on and to celebrate the lives of those who are positive or those who work tirelessly to combat, educate and care.
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Fergus Ewing MSP: In September 2009, Fergus Ewing MSP visited several projects the Iona Community's Youth Team is involved in. To hear more about what he saw, heard and thought about what we do. Watch him on transform-tv.com.
JUICY BITS (the Iona Community Youth Team's magazine) is out next. To obtain your free copy fill out this form and email it back to us ASAP!
Santiago de Compostella - 18-30 June 2010:
If you would like to join us on our Big Walk please get in touch as soon as possible to book your place or form more information contact Helen.
Youth Clubs' Reunion - 22-23 January 2010: CANCELLED
But awaiting new date! If you still want to be part of the reunion contact Pam.
Youth Festival Reunion - 12-14 February 2010:
Edinburgh Youth Hostel: For more information or to book contact Laura.
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YOUNG PEOPLE ON IONA: 2010
If you are a young person (11-18 years old) or a Youth Associate or part of our Young Adult Network then here are some weeks you may be interested. Alternatively get a group together and book some space on a Work Week, Gathering Place, Out and About or a Holiday Week!
MARCH
20 - 26: Students' Week: A week for University/college students to engage with issues of life, faith & peace.
27 - 5 April: Holy Week & Easter with John Bell: Walk through the last week of Jesus' life in the company of others... & be changed. Led by the Resident Group and John Bell.
APRIL
6 - 9 April: Experiencing Easter
17 - 23 April: Just Peace with Alison Swinfen: A week reflecting on justice & peace & the WCC Declaration of Just Peace: Peace in our homes; our communities; with the earth; in the marketplace & among the people.
MAY
8 - 14: Practical Peacemaking with Carolyn Smyth: Workshops in resolving conflict in everyday life.
29 - 4 June: Greenbelt on Iona. Initial bookings through Greenbelt, but open to general public after 1 January 2010.
JUNE
5 - 11: Columba Festival: A celebration of all things Iona, led by the Resident Team and artist Steve Raw.
JULY
24-30: Youth Festival: A week of fun & challenge for groups of 15-18 year olds and their leaders.
Also: Various Dates: Work Weeks, Gathering Place Weeks, Holiday Weeks & Out & About Weeks
To book your place on any of these weeks or would like more information about the weeks, then get in touch with the Bookings Office on Iona (01681 700 404) or email ionacomm@iona.org.uk
If you can't make it to any of these weeks, then consider going up with some friends to an Open Week or a Part Week at the MacLeod Centre. Or why not have an adventure at Camas, our environmentally friendly Outdoor Activity Centre on the Isle of Mull?
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CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS....
Are you 18-25 age bracket, available for 10 weeks, have a passport and an adventurous spirt. Check out http://www.myplatform2.com/. Supported by Christian AID, BUNAC & Islamic Relief, you will be working and living in communities in Ghana, South Africa, Peru, India, Malawi or Nepal. If you want to speak to someone to get more information contact Christian Aid Glasgow Office on 0141 241 6130.
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KEEP IN TOUCH
BEBO... The Youth Team have a Bebo page. Join here!
YOUNG ADULTS & YOUTH ASSOCIATES... Sign up to our Facebook group now - Iona Youth Associates.
IONA COMMUNITY YOUNG PEOPLE ... Facebook page - look us up. Please read the guidelines before joining us.
