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Unity Rushnyk

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 […]

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Ukrainian Kids

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 […]

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May DCN News

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 […]

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Gathering in Forests

Forest Church is a broad term. This post has a selection of the sort of events which can group around the phrase. I’ve listed rough locations, but please get in touch if you need more details. Silent prayer at Elshieshields By kind permission of Ann, you are invited to Silent Prayer in May.  It will […]

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Passionate Lamentation

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 […]

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Holy Week in Dumfries

The Dumfries Christian Network (DCN) work together each year to provide a series of Holy Week services and events. This is anexcellent time to meet the rest of the family and stretch you mind! and perhaps your legs on the Walk of Witness and Sunrise service. Please note that Monday and Wednesday’s services start at […]

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Pancakes!

Shrove (or Holy) Tuesday at Simon and Kates. We will have a variety pancakes cooking on the evening (gf, vegan, full fat…) But please bring your own, and toppings to share as well. There will be fire, skillets, and stove space available. Get in touch if you need more info.

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Nature stories

What story will you tell? Home The landscape holds our memories.

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Pancakes 2026

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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New for 2026!

This is an event a lot of those who gather for Quartz Forest Church are going to. Meetup https://goo.gl/maps/voqYzn6EnXm8ugge6 Near barnbarroch house at 2pm on Saturday. Introducing Worship in the Wild a programme of outdoor worship experiences in different locations around the Machars, centred around the changing seasons of the year. The first gathering will […]