Ruth Harvey

Ruth’s role as Leader is to support the voluntary membership movement of the Iona Community, acting as its public representative, offering theological direction and pastoral support. She also offers programme delivery and worship leadership, and supports the strategic development of the charity.

Born and brought up in Scotland, with stints in Glasgow, Iona, Stirling, South India, Aberdeen, Amsterdam and Edinburgh, Ruth now lives in Cumbria with views of the northern fells and Ullswater (where she enjoys swimming!)

Ruth volunteers with Place for Hope as a Practitioner/Mediator, having spent time training and working as a mediator in faith-based conflict. She has also edited a magazine, led the ‘Living Spirituality Network’, worked with global student Christian movements and been a Congregational Facilitator.

Ruth is a Church of Scotland minister and a Quaker, and enjoys paddling a canoe with Nick and their friends and family.