You can still see the sculpture in St John as it nears the conclusion of the project. The detail is being added now!
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The Passion Cross
The Stained glass windows commissioned by St Johns from artist Andy Brooke were exhibited both in Dumfries, and on the Isle of Arran this Easter. Here is something about the symbolism in the pair. Symbolism in the design The design for the cross is based on three elements of the passion of Christ: nails, thorns […]
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 […]
To celebrate (and stock up before the long journey) the plan is to gather at 3 James Avenue (and Simon and Kates) for a Wordsmith Crafts – Cluaran/Quartz pancake party on Tuesday the 17th of February 19.00 onwards. It is a bring and share thing, so clear out your cupboards and get together to feast!
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Sculpture
Sculpture artist Ildiko Malovecz (Dee Art and Design) is publicly creating a half size papier mache statue design of the patron saint of Dumfries. We are blessed that she has chosen St Johns church as one of the venues for this project. We are glad to support her in inviting and involving the local community […]
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Echoes!
Whilst looking for something else I was stumbled upon this wee presentation. It is a review of the projects we grouped together under the name of “Outerweave”. Coming soon in 2026 we will be running some Quartz “Faith and Art” workshops. 4 sessions of 2 hrs each. #sensingspirituality, drawing thoughts, weaving connections, colouring light. They […]
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Merry Christmas!
Here is a collection of the images that have been on the Quartz website in Advent. The theme celebrates the miracle that flesh thinks. Dust and breath combine. From the beginning, and for ever. Canopy of stars St John’s building is open for prayer and reflection. We have filled the sky indoors with echos of […]
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Art, Creativity, Worship
This advent season we are asking people to send in links, photos, and other accounts of the ways in which they are meeting with God. One of these is a booklet called “Craft as Worship”. This is available on line, along with other resources Click this to find a tree of links It was written […]
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Advent Stars
The star canopy is in place. It was set up to mark the beginning of advent, because it is good to celebrate a new year. These is still plenty of time to reflect on hopes and add them to the collection of stars though. We invite you to drop in to St Johns, and take […]
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Advent
The cosmos is pregnant. It’s a secret hidden in plain sight. Don’t you sense the pangs and frustration? The glimmers of joy? Come with me if you want to live…