QuartzAlison on tour… Whilst on holiday Alison caught a glimpse of this exhibition through the window. Have you noticed changes in the seasons, a breaking in the pattern of the wheel of the year? #SensingChallenge What are the changes we need to be aware of if we are to head the warning in Jesus words […]
Gathering by the water to eat fish and share stories This Forest Church experience was set up to provide participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the gospel stories where the disciples meet with Jesus at the waters edge, and share fish roasted over coals with him. This is a popular spot for people […]
This article is from 2019, but is shows what an artist (with help from their sponsors and friends) can do. It is a story of finding hope in reforestation. https://www.dw.com/en/in-brazil-photographer-sebastiao-salgado-finds-hope-in-reforestation/a-50877571 This is closer to home, in England and Wales. “A Rocha” work internationally as well. And at a Scottish level this page has some info […]
Our Quartz housegroup meetings in April, May and June CLC will meet at Simon and Kates house 7.30 till 9.00pm. The saints days listed below are for general interest only! The leader of each meeting is encouraged to take us where the Holy Spirit inspires them. April – 24th (St George of Lydda c 303AD, […]
The SEC youth week There is something special about going away from home to spend time with a group of people. There are lots of links to follow to explore the possibilities this week could open up. Do you know anyone who might be interested? https://yeek.scot/
Here are some photos from the March Forest Church meet up. We started at the Crichton and ended with the geese by the river Nith. Join us for Easter Weekend! Alternative link to the glideshow https://express.adobe.com/page/6kOW0doN5ONlk
Forest Church, Mothering Sunday I wonder what your experience of mothering is? Or how many various experiences both positive and negative contribute to your understanding of what mothering and motherhood is? How does that relate to husbandry? As Quartz Forest Church we have been meeting in a very managed estate for over a year now. […]
We are entering the final stages of planning our Easter weekend activities. Are you interested in a pilgrimage to St Ninians cave on Easter Saturday? On Easter Sunday we are having a Forest Church picnic on the banks if the Nith near Nunholm, across the water from Lincluden. Will you be joining us? More info […]
Lavender Haze and the Struggle for Egalitarian Marriage by Liz Cooledge Jenkins Who defines marriage? This article discusses issues inherited from the 1950’s that are still influencing behaviour. https://wp.me/p1zXM8-gb3 When does liberation become lassez-fair?
9/04/2023 Join us for a #SensingSpirituality walk starting at 1pm outside St Johns Church in Dumfries. We will walk along the river until we meet up with the sight of fish warming over coals by the water. OR Gather opposite Lincluden Abbey on the beach from 1.30 There is a car park at the end […]