QuartzDid you know that the Diocese of Dumfries and Galloway has an official Makar? In this inaugural honorary post, spanning an initial term of four years, Kirstin will mark events in the life and witness of our Diocese by the creation of bespoke pieces of art that will encourage our congregations, communities, and individuals to […]
Yesterday evening the Quartz Christian Life Community met up. We discussed what was going on in our lives, and spent time listening to God. To us do this Andy had chosen a reading, prepared some prayers, and provided a reflection/response activity. The passage chosen was Isaiah ch.6 vs 1-8 . The prayers were inspired by […]
The canopy has been a collaborative effort from the start, and the project was been designed in such a way as to invite involvement by as many people as possible and in a diversity of ways. It has marked many moments, and for some people they will be very personal and private. The anonymity of […]
On Sunday the 30th of January we will hold the first Interweave of 2022. It runs from 6 till 7 and please remember to take a lateral flow test before you come. We will need to wear masks while moving around the building. At an Interweave you can expect to find a broad range of […]
The theme for this week is “Known and Unknown” We will meet outside the Crichton church at 2pm on Sunday the 16th. So that you know what to expect – a rough order of service will probably include: Meeting in Christ’s name and sharing the peace We meet in Christs name – whether you consider […]
#SensingOtherness tags experiences of sensing an aspect of human being which is more than just its physical elements. People also talk of #SensingAwareness, experiencing a changed state of awareness that could also be described as “being at one” with Nature. These sensations can be very personal and difficult to discuss, or even describe. When you […]
The vestry at St John’s in Dumfries have decided to pause meeting in the building as a precaution to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. This means that our CLC group won’t be meeting as planned on the 10th. However, activity has not stopped! This is a meditation prepared by Alison that can be used […]
In what ways might a treasure hidden in a Galloway field for around 1000 years be linked with gifts given in Bethlemhem 2000 years ago? What could this mean for us in the present moment? Find out some answers and more questions by coming along to the contemporary service in St John’s church 6pm of […]
There is a story told of an estate owner. He managed his land by letting it out to tenants. Each one held a plot, and they had freedom to develop it as they saw fit. The story doesn’t say how much help each of them got in establishing themselves, but other stories let us assume […]