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Arts Lent2023 Transformation 2023

Chrysalis

Here is a wee preview of the next stage in the “Transformation” project.

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Forest Church Fresh Expressions

Sabbath pt.II

Here are some photos from the March Forest Church meet up. We started at the Crichton and ended with the geese by the river Nith. Join us for Easter Weekend! Alternative link to the glideshow https://express.adobe.com/page/6kOW0doN5ONlk

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Forest Church Fresh Expressions

Sabbath

Forest Church, Mothering Sunday I wonder what your experience of mothering is? Or how many various experiences both positive and negative contribute to your understanding of what mothering and motherhood is? How does that relate to husbandry? As Quartz Forest Church we have been meeting in a very managed estate for over a year now. […]

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Creative Worship Forest Church Lent2023

Planning

We are entering the final stages of planning our Easter weekend activities. Are you interested in a pilgrimage to St Ninians cave on Easter Saturday? On Easter Sunday we are having a Forest Church picnic on the banks if the Nith near Nunholm, across the water from Lincluden. Will you be joining us? More info […]

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Theology Thought of the Day

Lavender Haze

Lavender Haze and the Struggle for Egalitarian Marriage by Liz Cooledge Jenkins Who defines marriage? This article discusses issues inherited from the 1950’s that are still influencing behaviour. https://wp.me/p1zXM8-gb3 When does liberation become lassez-fair?

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Community

Easter Sunday

9/04/2023 Join us for a #SensingSpirituality walk starting at 1pm outside St Johns Church in Dumfries. We will walk along the river until we meet up with the sight of fish warming over coals by the water. OR Gather opposite Lincluden Abbey on the beach from 1.30 There is a car park at the end […]

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Arts Transformation 2023

The cocoon develops

Our “Transformation” lent project continues. People have been writing down the things they want to “let go of” so they can transform. The have also been adding the things they are “taking up” to aid their transformation. Perhaps this is a little like dieting and going to the gym. Giving up bad food habits, and […]

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#SensingSpirituality Lent2023

Easter Saturday

8/04/2023 Come with us on a journey back in time to explore the roots of Christianity in the British Isles. We are heading west to Whithorn, more details on this page! RSVP here:

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Community Creative Worship Fresh Expressions

The vision

This came in from Kate. Have you ever read “The Vision” poem? Here is an opportunity: What inspires you? Does anything worry you? Write, draw, sing, or dance your response!