Foreword

Journeys in Community is grounded in stories. John and Ruth Harvey, father and daughter, both ordained, both storytellers, root us in the ordinary and offer prayers, liturgies, stories, reflections and language to meet the heart. The richness of this writing lies in the trustability of the lives from which it’s come. These are not prayers based on moody, misty imaginations of a disembodied Celtic spirituality. They are prayers to help you survive moody, misty complexities in modern Scotland and beyond. It’s the kind of writing to turn to in moments when you’re feeling lost. This book will welcome you home, with justice, courage, humour and delight.

Pádraig Ó Tuama, former Leader of the Corrymeela Community

This book is dedicated to the members and staff of the Iona Community and all royalties will be donated to support the youth work of the community.