QuartzSome thoughts on bells Whilst researching making an early medieval bell (to use at Caerlaverock on Saturday) I stumbled on the Latin for ‘bell’ used in Irish/Scottish texts, which is Clocca. The similarity with “clock” struck me, and I went back to working metal. I then started wondering about ways of telling the time, as […]
Becoming a patron of the arts used to be the privilege of the rich. Perhaps it would be seen as a duty, perhaps an expression of power and social ambition. Sometimes simply a tax dodge, but on other occasions passionate patrons could bankrupt themselves leaving contributions they believed contributed to the good of society at […]
#SensingSpirituality near midsummer at Caerlaverock 24th of June 2023 On Saturday the 24th of June Quartz will be presenting the opportunity for people to walk a Labyrinth. We will also interpret information about the first recorded farmers of the land. These were monks from Holme Cultrum Abbey across the Solway, which was at that time […]
Here is a curiosity to reflect on today. This is a league table ranking countries by what they contribute globally relative to their size. You can read the definition of good which is used, how the rankings are calculated and view a breakdown into categories of contribution. https://www.goodcountry.org/index/about-the-index/ Can you imagine a world where our […]
Use of the St John’s building Just in case you missed it, there are two opportunities to take part in the decision about whether the St Johns building can be used to conduct same sex marriages. Although, according to their conscience, clergy have been able to solemnise same sex marriages since 2017 the use of […]
Labyrinth experience 18/6/2023 This Sunday afternoon we are meeting to explore labyrinths and the monastic tradition of Scotland. It will be a brief introduction, with feet on the ground activities. Gathering in Peace We meet in Jesus name. Whether you consider yourself a close friend or are just curious, we meet in Christs peace. Peace […]
Gill Swales handed in some resources about this organisation. The map in the picture charts where it is most dangerous to practice Christianity openly. “Our very mission is called ‘Open Doors’ because we believe that any door is open, anytime and anywhere. I literally believe that. Every door is open to go in and proclaim […]
A little something for anyone who might feel a little warm at the moment.
Vicky Beeching is a former Christian music star and a popular religious commentator and media personality. She has emerged as a leading voice for Christian acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. In 2014, she came out in an interview with a national UK newspaper. “No one should have to choose between their religious […]
This organisation is based in the USA, and their primary focus is understandably on where they live. The shared heritage between the UK and USA means that a lot of it is relevant however. Tools for equality and inclusion. Our goal at the Human Rights Campaign is to ensure that every LGBTQ+ person is free […]