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Ruth 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 takeaways

• Those 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 us
Gathered and scattered
God is with us
Now and always
God is with us

We speak these words in Iona Abbey, at our
kitchen table, in small groups across the globe,
and as we meet in community.

Prayer and reflection inspire us to act for
justice and peace in the world. And as a
movement for change, we inspire each other to
live out our faith wherever we find ourselves.

We are convinced that communities are not just
the stuff of dreams. At their best, they are radical,
inclusive spaces where everyone belongs and
everyone has the potential to change the world.
And that includes you.

To find out more about the Iona Community:

• iona.org.uk
• fb and Insta: @IonaCommunity
• youtube: @IonaCommunityOnline
• ionabooks.com

Find out more about Christine Sine on
Walking In Wonder on Substack
and on her website Godspacelight
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