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PuNK qUesTions At CLC this week we discussed music, AI, and creativity. Our discussion wandered though many fields! And hopefully the fruits of one Quartz members creativity will be available to see and hear online soon. In a few decades we have moved from pulling out a phone to Google for answers to questions to […]
The mythical narrative is deepprecisely because it contains a level of meaning that initially eludes the48 The Cambridge Greek Lexicon (2021) cites Theocritus (21.11) for a meaning of reasoner’s grasp. This makes it impossible to rest; the story forces thoughtinto a question. Theseus and the Minotaur Have you ever wondered how, if a labyrinth only […]
What Quirks have you picked up from your evangelical past? This could be expanded include youthwork in general, and other traditions, but evangelicalism is the context in which I forged my identity. There was a bizarre mix of fear, repression and doom; combined with creativity, and lots of genuine love. But analysing that is not […]
What if our essence is spiritual, and our present bodies are simply how that flourishes today? When you think of the “ghost in the shell” metaphor what do you assume is more solid or real, the ghost or the shell. Could increased knowledge about the material world, and technological success give us a false impression […]
One of the earliest records of music we have in Europe – released on bandcamp with a fresh remix. This seemed apt for anyone following the winter Olympics and enjoying the mountains as well as the sport. Apparantly written for pilgrims holding a vigil and feeling the need to dance to stay awake. O Virgin […]
Why is it a familiar experience for many that when Jesus is brought into a chat the conversation often stops? It is true that in the stories of the early church, and the gospel themselves, Jesus is not always welcomed by the people he talks to. However he was also followed by crowds into hills, […]
When I say grace before or after eating and am being thankful for having food to eat. More than this, as well, I am pausing to be thankful that food has flavour, and as human beings we are able to sense this and delight in the experience. Followers of the Way can describe this as […]
Tuesday the 13th of January is a day to remember the life and witness of St Kentigern. Also known as Mungo, his two names are a good introduction to his story. Kentigern is a princely name. A path he could have chosen to follow as the son of a princess. It might mean something like […]
Quartz has a WhatsApp group where members share “Glimmers” moments when they recognise the presence of God in their daily lives. This can be a picture, or text, and it helps us keep in touch even when we are not in the same place for a while. When we share pictures though, are we simply […]
Today is David Bowies Birthday. This post is inspired by one of the songs he wrote. In Quartz we have practiced techniques known as Lectio Divina, and Terra Divina. These inform contribute to various attempts to increase the practice of the presence of God. Music is important in the life of many worshiping communities. I […]