
weeWONDERBOX is a series of face-to-face events. It‘s a collaboration between the Iona Community’s Programme team and the Wild Goose Resource Group.
2019-20 is the fourth full year of programmed events, most taking place in The Ground, the event space of Iona Community House at 21 Carlton Court, in Glasgow.
2019-20 Programme [Archive]
August 2019
Fri 9th An Intimate Evening With … Michael Leunig
Michael Leunig is a globally-renowned cartoonist and poet, under which guises he displays a lively and incisive philosophical and theological mind, commenting on issues of the day. In this Intimate Evening, we invite him to say a little about the role of the cartoonist, what provokes him to write poetry and what – as an observer of human affairs – he believes we need to attend to. More info
Wed 28th – Thurs 29th Living With The Bible
A two-day conference led by the Wild Goose Resource Group, with participants from Danish and local churches, looking at the Books that can tell us much about human and divine life, in ways that enthuse and engage both lay and clergy. More info
Wed 28th @ 7.30pm Janne Mark: A Little Night Music For Pilgrims
Danish song and hymn writer Janne Mark returns to Glasgow to share some of her work in a rare solo concert. Not to be missed. More info
September 2019
Wed 4th @ 6.00pm A weeWONDERBOX Worship
Wed 25th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
October 2019
Wed 2nd @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Wed 9th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Wed 15th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Wed 23rd @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Thur 24th @ 7.00pm An Intimate Evening with … Mark Burrows. The accomplished poet and theologian in conversation. WE REGRET THAT THIS EVENT HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED
Wed 30th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Thur 31st @ 2.00pm ‘I Have Called You By Name’ – Art & Prayer Taster Workshop – with Carol Marples
November 2019
Wed 6th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Sat 9th @ 10.00am ‘Touch the Earth Lightly’ – Art & Prayer Workshop Day – with Carol Marples
Wed 13th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Wed 20th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
Wed 27th @ 6.45pm Picture The Word: exploring the Bible without getting bored.
December 2019
Fri 6th – Sat 7th Have A Complicated Advent With R.S. Thomas
For the 10th consecutive year, we welcome Pádraig Ó Tuama for our unique Glasgow-based Urban Retreat, which runs from Friday evening to tea-time on Saturday. Much reflection, much insight and much gentle laughter and deep wisdom.