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Forest Church

September QFC

We enjoyed gathering on one of those days in Scotland where you are reminded that summer exists – even if winter is approaching. Here are some photos from our hunting for harvest. If we were looking to be fed, then it would have been disappointing. The grounds do not harbour many brambles. However the discussion […]

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HelpUkraine

Lyubotin Dumfries Visit

Photos and videos from the Ukrainian visit to D&G are coming in. There will be an article in the St Johns magazine too. While you are waiting here are some video clips from the Kirkcudbright Tattoo. More photos and info can be found on the main page for the trip.

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Forest Church

September Forest Church

QFC on Sunday the 15th of September We will gather outside the Crichton chapel at 2pm. Our theme this month will be harvest. At this time of the year you can walk up to a hedgerow and it is waiting there to give you fruit. Will we be able to find any at the Crichton? […]

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pilgrimage Youth

Harvest Feast

A celebration of heritage with a Feast in Summerhill We are planning an event to celebrate harvest, build community, and help people enter into their heritage in the company of the saints, living and departed! Thos interested in exploring heritage through cooking, eating, making, and immersive character building needed! Since 2020 Wordsmith Crafts has been […]

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Forest Church

Riverside Animals

How much time have you spent thinking about the riverside? More photos, thoughts, and comments have been sent in following our August Forest Church. Perhaps our time out to reflect will have prepared participants for when ecology, spiritual exploration, community celebration of nature, and the arts will overlap this Saturday at NithRaid. Come and find […]

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Forest Church

Masks

August Forest Church 2024 We gathered outside the chapel, and were surprised by foraged brambles! Walking through the estate we thought about animals, and what they can teach us. We gathered materials to make masks, as described here We then sat around the tables and discussed the fruits of our reflections whilst making masks. If […]

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Forest Church

August Forest Church

Sunday the 18th of August 2024 We plan to gather again to meet in peace and worship with our surroundings at the Crichton estate. Gather at 2pm outside the Crichton chapel. We will meet in peace and then read from the Bible and Creation. Peace We meet in in Christs name. Whether you call him […]

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HelpUkraine

Ukrainian Visit

August Update I’m very pleased to write that the group of Ukrainian teachers and pupils have managed to raise enough funds for their trip. Passports, visas, travel and accommodation have all been sorted. That’s not to say that more contributions are not welcome! But now we are finalising the programme the last few donations make […]

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Creative Worship

News from the West

Connections are building up during the summer months of wandering. Here is a selection of news from around the region. Church Without Walls Anthony Duncalf came to our creative church building day. He has sent in a list of interesting activities. So particularly if you live in the west of the south west please get […]

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Forest Church

June 24 Forest Church

We met in June as Forest Church to take part in some “Flow” activities. Here is a slide show as a reminder – and an invitation to those who are able to join us.