Episode 44 - Ruth Harvey: Advent with the Iona Community

Send us Fan MailRuth Harvey and Christine Sine explore the relationship between work and worship, emphasizing how skilled laborers can contribute to spiritual leadership. Ruth highlights the importance of a rhythm of daily prayer and the ethical use of time and resources within a community, as well as a commitment to justice and integrity. She discusses her formative faith experiences and her long history with Iona - which goes back to childhood. Finally they reflect on Celtic Saints and the beauty and depth of Celtic Advent - a 40 day tradition parallel to Lent.Iona takeawaysThose early workers would pray and learn together.Anyone, including the skilled laborers building Iona, could lead worship.A commitment to daily prayer is still upheld.Members discuss how they use their time and money.Members of the Iona Community live under a Rule of Life made of four rules.The community values justice, peace, and integrity.The use of Earth's resources and ethical living are shared concerns.Ruth Harvey is a leader in the Iona Community grounded in both the Quaker and Church of Scotland traditions. She has particular responsibility for Iona Community Life: Membership and Pastoral Care, Communications and Public Witness. In work and worship     God is with usGathered and scattered     God is with usNow and always     God is with usWe speak these words in Iona Abbey, at ourkitchen table, in small groups across the globe,and as we meet in community.Prayer and reflection inspire us to act forjustice and peace in the world. And as amovement for change, we inspire each other tolive out our faith wherever we find ourselves.We are convinced that communities are not justthe stuff of dreams. At their best, they are radical,inclusive spaces where everyone belongs andeveryone has the potential to change the world.And that includes you.To find out more about the Iona Community:iona.org.ukfb and Insta: @IonaCommunityyoutube: @IonaCommunityOnlineionabooks.comFind out more about Christine Sine onWalking In Wonder on Substackand on her website GodspacelightAnd on social media:InstagramFacebookX