QuartzThe Tapestry has now been safely lowered and rolled ready to travel to its next destination. You can get a taste of the experience on YouTube though! This has been a technical challenge, but what a reward to walk under prayers woven into cloth. There has been a steady stream of people dropping in to […]
Your chance to see an internationally significant work of art – contributed to by people living in Dumfries. The Rushnyk is installed now! The St Johns building is open for prayer and reflection during the day, everyday, so please call in if you are passing. Photos really do not convey the feeling you get if […]
Ground Breaking Quartz Forest Church in June. Gather at 2pm outside the Crichton Chapel. Please dress for the weather! We will be enjoying the lawn this Sunday, and will perhaps have a picnic – if it is cold we will retreat to the Crichton central. Radical means rooted. Peace All are invited. Whether you consider […]
A prayerful way of looking, noticing and listening. This comes from a letter to the combined diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. It is a handy overview of what is going on in the section of “The Church” which includes St John’s, Dumfries – who support Quartz and all the things you read about here. Many […]
For Victory and Peace Details are still being worked out, but St Johns will host this global collaborative art project soon! We hope it will be there from the 25th to 30th of June Drop in and be part of a historical moment. Workshops are planned too! Find out more on facebook Similar projects? Let […]
Some of you may remember the visit of Ukranian children to Dumfries last year. This is to give them some relief from the war. Fiona Crudgington is raising finds to help this years group make the journey you can support her here: Link to her “Just Giving” page Or if you are able to contact […]
This week saw the birth of the newest St Michael work of art in Dumfries. Having completed this stage of her sculpture, artist Ildiko Malavecz brought it out through the church doors and into the town. She was accompanied by St Johns folk and wider community members. These included Access Art members who had made […]
Here is a quick rundown of news from Dumfries Christian Network You can find out more, and keep in touch with the churches in the Dumfries area by visiting their website. Some events may be of interest, some may rattle your bones a bit (SL – If you are curious there is a wee article […]
Alison and Mark chose the theme of “Ascension” for the last contemporary service before the summer. They chose a simple format which worked well. Alison was keen to provide an “Interweave” style format. This uses atmosphere and activities to give participants the opportunity to encounter the theme. She set the visual scene using a ladder […]
We are reaching the fulfilment of this stage of the Archangel St Michael and the Dragon Sculpture. Dee describes this as “Giving Birth” to the sculpture which has been living in her head for a long time. Throughout Lent Dee has explored the struggle between light and dark. People from St John’s and the wider […]