Autumn Encounters
A short seasonal programme with the Iona Community
‘You speak autumn to me..
the ripeness that this season offers again and again’
‘Conkers’ by Ruth Burgess
Against a background of changing colours, falling temperatures and
shortening days, autumn provides a chance to pause and take stock of life -
to gather in what is ripe, to clear the ground and prepare for what lies ahead.
These three programmes offer the opportunity to do this in different ways as
the bright limpid colours and bustle of summer give way to the vermillion and
purple sunrises and softer pace of Iona in Autumn.
The Iona Community is an international, ecumenical Christian movement
working for peace and justice, the rebuilding of community, and the renewal
of worship. Our programmes offer spaces in which people can explore life’s
meaning and purpose in the company of others, and can encounter,
experience and celebrate the riches and challenges of communal life.
We have a long association with the Island of Iona and are delighted to have
the opportunity to offer some programmes in partnership with the St.
Columba Hotel whilst our own centres undergo refurbishment and
maintenance work.
21-28th October - Walking into Winter.
Led by Jan Sutch Pickard, Joy Mead, and Ruth Burgess
28 October-4th November - Stillness, Silence, and Song.
Led by Alison Adam and Cara Riley
4-11th November - Cycles of Grace: Exploring the Ten Beatitudes.
Led by Alastair McIntosh
Booking
Prices start from £835 per person, per week.
All prices include continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation and
programme charges.
To reserve your place please either visit www.stcolumba-hotel.co.uk and
book online, or phone 44 (0)1681 700 304.
For further programme information contact: The Iona Community
Programmes Development Worker [email protected]
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