QuartzSt. Bride, or St Brigit of Kildare, is a category 6 saint in the Scottish Episcopal Church Liturgy. For those unfamiliar with the number categories, this means that she is recognised as a person worth special recognition but that remembering this every year is a matter for local discretion. So why is she significant for […]
We have passed through Christmas. The season is a welcome break in the drich winters of Scotland. There is light on the streets, and many people take the opportunity to do something special – even during Covid times. In the public gaze, all eyes are drawn to the stable and the birth of Jesus. Beyond […]
Join in and set sail for climate Justice News Sent in By Lizzie, Some of us are meeting up on Monday morning to help each other explore prayer as a community. Lizzie has suggested that we make some boats! Not just in case the sea levels rise, but because politicians are meeting in Glasgow to […]
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#SensingSpirituality is not restricted to religon or religious people. There are places which draw you in. ‘Most people, when they stand in an ancient stone circle, can sense the timeless presence of the place… …There is a temptation to be still and to ponder what surrounds you…. …There are ties and bonds between all people […]
Aye, it is an exclamation mark. This is not a typo. The Quartz Lent 2021 Sunday discussion group can be joined here The daily “Knowing Jesus” material and readings have started by exploring the start of the ministry of Jesus. He reveals God to us. – what does that mean? He is in communication with […]
Lent – 2021 Quartz Lent group How can we help each other journey to Easter in these strange times? Collectively, and in our households. You are invited to join our Lent study group from the 17th of February to Sunday the 4th of April. We will use the “Knowing Jesus” material available online from the […]
This is the liturgy we will use for the 2nd Sunday in November Creative worship
Creative Worship on Sunday the 10th of May Use the resources here in your own time. Join us online between 7 and 8 pm on Sunday evening to discuss the theme of “How can we describe a relationship with God”. We may even have some musical worship too. How to do this will be published […]