Quartz
Quartz Forest Church March 2026 It’s that time of the year again. Closely following on from International Womans day, this year the 4th Sunday in Lent is the 15th of March and “Mothering Sunday” in the Scottish Episcopal church. It is a day whose date changes each solar year because it is determined by the […]
This year the Lenten meditation in St Johns Dunfries will take on the challenge of the struggle between light and dark. For Christians the Friday when we remember Jesus being crucified is an encounter with darkness, balanced by every Sunday where we wait for the light to emerge. This will be an afternoon reflecting on […]
What does it mean to worship? Have you ever experienced a state you would describe as worship? We use the word almost exclusively in a religious context nowadays. Echoes of past meaning still linger in formal titles for positions, or the names of groups like “The Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths”. Is worship something you need […]
The Dumfries Christian Network (DCN) work together each year to provide a series of Holy Week services and events. This is anexcellent time to meet the rest of the family and stretch you mind! and perhaps your legs on the Walk of Witness and Sunrise service. Please note that Monday and Wednesday’s services start at […]
A Rocha have produced some resources to think about a carbon fast for Lent. As we journey towards Easter, perhaps becoming more aware of restoring our relationship with our environment is something you’d like to do? https://arocha.org.uk/carbon-fast-26/
Transfiguration Gathering as Quartz Forest Church on Sunday the 15th of February We will meet at 2pm outside the Crichton chapel on the 15th of February. Peace All are invited. Whether you consider yourself a close friend of Jesus or are just a wee bit curious we meet in his name and share his peace. […]
Sunday the 15th of February 2pm We will gather as usual at 2pm outside the Crichton memorial chapel. Please dress for the weather as we will worship with the elements, and sometimes they can be wild! We gather in the expectation of finding Jesus in the place where we gather. This is not a game […]
One of the earliest records of music we have in Europe – released on bandcamp with a fresh remix. This seemed apt for anyone following the winter Olympics and enjoying the mountains as well as the sport. Apparantly written for pilgrims holding a vigil and feeling the need to dance to stay awake. O Virgin […]
This year, at a time when the turning of the wheel is marked by some as “Imbolc”, we travelled west to worship in the wild and celebrate candlemas. Quartz contributed an activity where we all made candles in the ground. This is the prayer we contributed. It should be read, leaving pauses to take advantage […]
Shrove (or Holy) Tuesday at Simon and Kates. We will have a variety pancakes cooking on the evening (gf, vegan, full fat…) But please bring your own, and toppings to share as well. There will be fire, skillets, and stove space available. Get in touch if you need more info.