QuartzThese posts are a collection of news, information, and personal reflections from members of the Quartz community. If you could like to contribute, please get in touch. If you prefer something more spontaneous, we also have a WhatsApp “Glimmers” group where people post photos, thoughts and phrases that mark moments when they sense the presence […]
Prayer at Elsishields The next first Saturday of the month gathering will be Silent Prayer. It will be lovely to see those of you who can make it. It is a chance to gather together, to be strengthened by our friendship and to find peace and refreshment in the spirit of Our Lord. As usual […]
As Christmas approaches the light will be switched on in Dumfries. Shops are already gearing up with their advertising, and your diary is probably filling up. Perhaps you feel under pressure, or those around you do. The relationship of the Church to Christmas is complicated. It is tempting to think that this was simpler in […]
We will gather as Forest Church outside the Crichton at 2pm on Sunday the 17th of November. Since we will have the special day in the 16th this will be a simple gathering. As is our custom we will meet in Christs peace. You are welcome whether you consider yourself a close friend or are […]
The other Wordsmith Crafts project is Cluaran. While Quartz explores the spiritual heritage, using the arts to help people learn #SensingSpirituality, Cluaran concentrates material culture and history. These two are, of course, closely linked. Recently, summerhill community centre held a mediaeval feast. This was an all age event, led by the young people who have […]
We will meet again as CLC on the 18th at Simon and Kates 19.30 as usual The plan is to watch and reflect on a christmas special episode of “The Chosen” together
Time out to reflect on “Calling” and the life of St Margaret Saturday the 16th of November is the day that St Margaret of Scotland is re-membered by many. We will be hosted for the first Forest Church gathering in Asheiri, Creetown. So please come and join us from 2.30 on Saturday the 16th of […]
News from our neighbours! Mark Smith writes (I) wanted to invite your folk to our Re-dedication and Thanksgiving event on Thursday 21st November, 7pm, in our new location in the former St Mary’s Greyfriars’ Church (which we’re just calling St Mary’s). We’d love as many people to come as possible to celebrate with us and […]
Galloway and Dumfriesshire are regions where you can find an amazing diversity of activity, but sometimes will be just one glen away from meeting up with each other! https://www.asheiri.one
This week much of Scotland will be awash in the discarded plastic left over from a commercialised Halloween. How many of us are wrapped in misinformation about the roots and current experience of this Holy time? This article discusses the history of the festival we have inherited, and some of the misinformation surrounding it. https://www.premierunbelievable.com/articles/was-halloween-originally-a-christian-festival/16648.article […]
November Forest Church special Save the date Saturday the 16th of November 2024 We will gather in the afternoon (2.30 for 3) for a special Forest Church in the woodland at Asheiri in Creetown. Our themes will be migration, the life of St Margaret, and the turning of the wheel of the year into winter. […]