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 […]
As Christmas 2024 approaches why not take some time out to reflect on Christmas last year and this post from the North East of Scotland. And perhaps spend a moment in peace with two Christians near Bethlehem. (sent in by Gill)
A series of practical sessions exploring the relationship between Faith, Art and Creativity. Four Wednesdays in January (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th).We will meet in St Michaels church hall from 1pm to 3pm. The sessions are free and here is the info about the first one If you have time over Christmas and want to find […]
Hugging trees and reflecting on time. It was a cold and windy day today, which is normal for Scotland in December, but it was also damp. We met in peace and took a moment to become aware of our surroundings. Our reading was from the book of Luke. We discussed what could be considered “fruit” […]
We will meet, as is our custom, at 2pm in the Crichton estate outside the chapel. As there is a contempory service at St Johns this evening we will have a simple time of prayer and reflection. Since it is almost the Solstice we can spend some time working out the age of the trees […]
An insight into the Loreburn Centre We have had two days in the Loreburne centre now. Volunteers from Quartz and other areas of Wordsmith Crafts activity have gathered with drop in members of the public to make things and chat. The first Saturday had the theme of St Andrew, for St Andrews day, and the […]
If you landed as an alien in Scotland who, or what, would you think was worshiped at this time of year? The ancient world made the invisible, visible, by carving idols. People wore charms or wrote sacred texts on their door frames. Modern society in scotland went through a purge where this was burned from […]
Welcome the New Year 2025 with creativity. A series of practical sessions exploring the relationship between Faith, Art and Creativity. Four Wednesdays in January 1pm to 3pm
Saturday the 14th of December Those of you who are volunteering at, or dropping in to, “Making Christmas” on the 14th of December might be interested to know that there will also be carol singing just round the corner from us. This will be the third week of making space in the loreburne centre, and […]
An opportunity to view a series of talks online and think about the content. The latest in the series of online short courses provided by the Scottish Episcopal Institute will take place throughout Advent, looking at Creation Theology. The course, led by the Very Rev Stephen Holmes, Provost of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth and Associate Tutor at […]
(Nov. the 30th) Final preparations for “Making Christmas” are underway! We will be setting up in the Loreburn Centre on Saturday. Come and drop in to say hi and make something! If you’d like to help out please have a chat with Simon. More info here https://www.cluaranhaven.org.uk/making-christmas-2024/