Quartz
#SensingSpirituality is a theme which runs through Quartz activates. This is based on the idea that humans are made of more than just flesh and bones. The activities are often designed to help participants use visual arts, or the physicality of crafts to explore, understand and express intangible feelings like meaningfulness. But do you ever […]
Please use the link below to join the online meeting. When two or three gather, Jesus is with us. Even though we can’t be in the same room perhaps technology provides a temporary body to bring about the potential within our souls to live in community. The 4rd Quartz Lent 2021 Sunday discussion group can […]
This video was made in 2017. It shows a range of things which have been carried out in partnership with St Johns church in Dumfries which involve visual arts. What will you be inspired to seek out where you are?
What are the differences between “Indignation”, a “lament”, and “moaning on” about a thing? If we really believe that something is out of kilter, does that mean that we will demand change? Is there something in us which prefers a sleeping Jesus, while we wrestle with storms, to an awake Jesus who will rebuke even […]
We have been meeting to discuss our Lent journey online. This is great! But all the momentary thoughts and chance conversations which happen during the week when you live in the same physical community are an important part of being a community too. One of the aims of this “Quartz” website is to help facilitate […]
A busker sets up on the high street. Some people nod and keep walking, some pause to listen, some start dancing. Still more record and share on their phones, or go home and find some piping. Others find some string and a box, or spoons, or even click on a digital tip jar. The music […]
Many years ago Kate toured the Scottish borders, and Dumfries and Galloway with “The Weavers Hand”. The music she helped bring to life is combined with the artwork of Simon Lidwell in this video. While you watch it, let yourself wonder about how the simple word “Love” can be a gateway to so many complicated […]
This is the post with a link we can use to join each other, despite seas, mountains and Covid precautions. The 3rd Quartz Lent 2021 Sunday discussion group can be joined here: (From about 2.50pm on Sunday afternoon) How have you been getting on with the daily “Knowing Jesus” material and readings? If you have explored the […]
In 2019 we spent time every Sunday walking, watching, #SensingSpirituality and noticing the changes in ourselves and environment. For Easter Sunday we had a BBQ on a beach by the river. In 2020 during lockdown we did something similar, but with a few adjustments to be covid safe. This video is probably a good way […]
#SensingSpirituality is not restricted to religon or religious people. There are places which draw you in. ‘Most people, when they stand in an ancient stone circle, can sense the timeless presence of the place… …There is a temptation to be still and to ponder what surrounds you…. …There are ties and bonds between all people […]