Digital download: Four liturgies focusing on trans affirmation inspired by the International Transgender Day of Visibility. They explicitly celebrate trans and non-binary people and include a trans naming liturgy. 23 pages.
Digital download: A collection of resources created by members of the Iona Community’s LGBTQ+ Common Concern Network as a reflection of all that they seek to celebrate and affirm. Includes prayers, poems, reflections and songs. 36 pages.
Digital download: Resources for Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20th. Includes an invocation, a reading, a reflection, an act of remembrance, a letting go activity and intercessions. 8 pages.
Valentine's Day
Digital download: A reflection and resources for Valentine’s Day, focusing on a broader interpretation of what it represents. Includes two finger labyrinths to use as tools for reflection. 11 pages.
Digital download: An act of remembrance and a sermon for Transgender Day of Remembrance, plus some extra resources. Taken from the book Transgender Christian Human. 17 pages.
The life story (so far) of Alex Clare-Young, the first out transgender minister in the United Reformed Church. Includes resources and activities to encourage individuals and groups to explore the subject of gender identity.
The life story (so far) of Alex Clare-Young, the first out transgender minister in the United Reformed Church. Includes resources and activities to encourage individuals and groups to explore the subject of gender identity.
A series of Bible readings, prayers and colour images for each day of Lent and Holy Week, to invite reflection, contemplation and action in the world.
Books
A series of Bible readings, prayers and colour images for each day of Lent and Holy Week, to invite reflection, contemplation and action in the world.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A short liturgy of prayer and blessing for the end of the day, from the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. With additional material. 8 pages.
Difficult times
For a Person with a Chronic Long-Term Illness (PDF download)
Digital download: A liturgy for those who are suffering long-term pain or illness. With additional material. 10 pages.
Iona Prayer Circle
Digital download: A short liturgy addressing the wounds of our world and the dark places where people suffer and are oppressed. 7 pages.
Difficult times
Digital download: A liturgy to support someone who is facing a difficult choice, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. 10 pages.
Digital download: A Bible reading, a reflection and a prayer for Holy Saturday. A world of justice and peace is not yet here, but we build it every time we speak up for justice, every time we act to change the system. Taken from the book The Sun Slowly Rises, by Neil Paynter. 4 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Wednesday of Holy Week – An extravagant gift of love (PDF download)
Digital download: A Bible reading, a reflection and a prayer for the Wednesday of Holy Week, with an emphasis on one woman's gesture of love for Jesus and what that means for all of us. Taken from the book The Sun Slowly Rises. 6 pages.
Digital download: A short liturgy for someone who has suffered abuse, injustice or cruelty at the hands of others, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. 9 pages.
Digital download: A short liturgy in support of someone who is walking the last road of life, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. 12 pages.
Reflective, powerful poems about how, on a cosmic and a personal level, darkness gives way to light, reminding us that 'light shines in the darkness', that darkness is required to perceive light - and that Easter means the light has come, life triumphs, and the promised Holy Spirit will empower us for growth: 'eastering'
Reflective, powerful poems about how, on a cosmic and a personal level, darkness gives way to light, reminding us that 'light shines in the darkness', that darkness is required to perceive light - and that Easter means the light has come, life triumphs, and the promised Holy Spirit will empower us for growth: 'eastering'
Iona Prayer Circle
Digital download: A short liturgy for a sick child, for small-group or individual prayer, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. No. 2 of a 'Liturgies for Healing' series. 11 pages.
Difficult times
Digital download: A short liturgy for a troubled family situation, for small-group or individual prayer, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. No. 3 in a series of 'Liturgies for healing'. 9 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A short liturgy of thanksgiving, for small-group or individual prayer, created by the Iona Prayer Circle, a worldwide network that prays for people and places in distress. No. 1 of a 'Liturgies for Healing' series. 9 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: A short prayer of thanksgiving and a long prayer of intercession for use at harvest celebrations. 3 pages.
E- Liturgies & Prayers
Digital download: Prayers of intercession for Palm Sunday. 3 pages.
A welcome accompaniment to the Advent days of anticipating Christ's birth. Follow its invitation of prophetic prayers and vibrant full-colour artwork to watch and wait for the coming of the Holy One. Open your eyes and heart to the wideness of God, and God's gentle but persistent call for justice and mercy.
Advent & Christmas
A welcome accompaniment to the Advent days of anticipating Christ's birth. Follow its invitation of prophetic prayers and vibrant full-colour artwork to watch and wait for the coming of the Holy One. Open your eyes and heart to the wideness of God, and God's gentle but persistent call for justice and mercy.
Care For Creation
David Osborne tells the story of his long pilgrimage on foot from the middle of England to the island of Iona, and how he reflected along the way on the qualities we need to develop in ourselves for the journey we face into the future as we contend with climate change, pollution and diminishing resources.
Books
David Osborne tells the story of his long pilgrimage on foot from the middle of England to the island of Iona, and how he reflected along the way on the qualities we need to develop in ourselves for the journey we face into the future as we contend with climate change, pollution and diminishing resources.