A very inspiring story of a 300km trip for one man to reach Iringa. Read about the tenacity of Bryson in the latest prayer news update from Ben & Katy Ray, serving at Neema Crafts with the Church Mission Society in Tanzania. Neema Crafts is a not-for-profit organisation that helps train, empower and employ over […]
Stairs to the dormitory Leading directly from the spaces for worship and prayer, stillness and solitude are the stairs to the space for rest and rejuvenation. This staircase would have been used for the monks to ‘hurry in a dignified way’ to engage in ‘the work of God’, and no doubt hurry back to a […]
We are very excited to be hosting a new, original musical theatre production of The Passion from Lamps Collective on Friday 7 April. The Passion follows the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in this moving, memorable and ultimately joyful retelling of the Easter events. Performed by a talented cast of four. This original musical will […]
Assistant Parish Administrator: this position is to assist the Parish Administrator. It is for 8 hours per week – Thursday & Friday 9am – 1pm. Administration Assistant: this position is for 10 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 12pm. Both are based in the Parish Hall on North Street Downend. Both positions involve being […]
The choir and north and south transcepts Facing east, with the lectern to the left and marble altar. Listening to and reflecting on God’s word is an indispensable part of training in Christlikeness. Extensive research by the Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago has revealed that this discipline is the most potent catalyst in moving […]
Lent 2017 For forty days of Lent God leads us into a desert of reflection in which we withdraw from getting and spending and desiring, and, through fasting from the frenzied feeding of false desires, meditation on God’s Word, and acts of service, God opens our eyes to Christ’s presence in the world and frees us to […]
The Nave Worship at the Abbey follows a regular pattern of short services, one at 9 in the morning and then at 9 in the evening. They are led by members of the community using the Iona Abbey Worship Book, liturgies that are fresh and creatively relevant to life in its rough and readiness. Music […]
The font at the front Entering Iona Abbey one is met by the massive font constructed of sandstone from Mull and marble from Iona’s small quarry. This marble is special – shades of pinks and whites combine with an intricate pattern of hairline cracks to give it a unique quality. We saw the stones at […]
The watch tower A tiny room is built into the corner of the Abbey at a height that allowed the watchman to see anyone coming up the long pathway from the bay. The purpose was not so much to be prepared for enemy attack but rather so that visitors and pilgrims could be welcomed. Benedictine […]
It is a delight to update everyone on the progress we are making in the Building4Life project. Last week there were interviews with three architects and after much discussion and prayer the Building4Life team recommended MEB Design Ltd to the PCC. The PCC appointed MEB Design after having had time to read their proposals, see plenty […]