Quartz
This short film contains a short invitation from “Cathbad” to using your mind to see the invisible heritage accessed through the ruins at Lincluden. In January series of “Faith and Art” workshops are planned with St Michaels church. These are an opportunity to gather and develop the skills of Seeing, Exploring, Understanding and Expressing matters […]
Most of us are enjoying a rest now, a lull in activity after a busy Christmas and before Hogmanay. Echoes of an older practice in England can be found in this article by English Heritage: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/kids/kids-tudors/twelve-days-of-christmas/ Whilst there are many shared traditions between Scotland and England, this article illuminates some of the differences. What are […]
Be valiant, courageous. Wereman, Wifman and all! May your faith take you places that challenge your beliefs, and give you the strength to transform with mirth.
As Christmas 2024 approaches why not take some time out to reflect on Christmas last year and this post from the North East of Scotland. And perhaps spend a moment in peace with two Christians near Bethlehem. (sent in by Gill)
A series of practical sessions exploring the relationship between Faith, Art and Creativity. Four Wednesdays in January (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th).We will meet in St Michaels church hall from 1pm to 3pm. The sessions are free and here is the info about the first one If you have time over Christmas and want to find […]
Hugging trees and reflecting on time. It was a cold and windy day today, which is normal for Scotland in December, but it was also damp. We met in peace and took a moment to become aware of our surroundings. Our reading was from the book of Luke. We discussed what could be considered “fruit” […]
We will meet, as is our custom, at 2pm in the Crichton estate outside the chapel. As there is a contempory service at St Johns this evening we will have a simple time of prayer and reflection. Since it is almost the Solstice we can spend some time working out the age of the trees […]
An insight into the Loreburn Centre We have had two days in the Loreburne centre now. Volunteers from Quartz and other areas of Wordsmith Crafts activity have gathered with drop in members of the public to make things and chat. The first Saturday had the theme of St Andrew, for St Andrews day, and the […]
If you landed as an alien in Scotland who, or what, would you think was worshiped at this time of year? The ancient world made the invisible, visible, by carving idols. People wore charms or wrote sacred texts on their door frames. Modern society in scotland went through a purge where this was burned from […]
Welcome the New Year 2025 with creativity. A series of practical sessions exploring the relationship between Faith, Art and Creativity. Four Wednesdays in January 1pm to 3pm