QuartzOur “Transformation” lent project continues. People have been writing down the things they want to “let go of” so they can transform. The have also been adding the things they are “taking up” to aid their transformation. Perhaps this is a little like dieting and going to the gym. Giving up bad food habits, and […]
8/04/2023 Come with us on a journey back in time to explore the roots of Christianity in the British Isles. We are heading west to Whithorn, more details on this page! RSVP here:
This came in from Kate. Have you ever read “The Vision” poem? Here is an opportunity: What inspires you? Does anything worry you? Write, draw, sing, or dance your response!
Quartz Community Lent Project for 2023 “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Rom 12v2. NKJV We are making a willow and paper sculpture over the weeks of Lent which […]
I was sent this bible reference to encourage me. The reasoning being, if God inspired these artists, then we should have confidence that our art can also be evidence of God working through us. Life is about more than deep thoughts, polished sermons, or even charitable giving. The text by a monk calling himself Theophilus […]
As we prepare for our journey through Lent here is some insight from our past https://aclerkofoxford.blogspot.com/2015/02/now-pure-and-holy-time-draws-near.html?m=1 If you were given the gift of being able to truly see in this life, what impact would that have on your daily living?
This Sunday we were blown further afield than usual by the wind. We revisited the wood on the crag behind the Crichton. The wind had a slight chill to it, laden with water, but the sun shone on us giving moments of warmth. We look at the Horizon but it isn’t there, not really, it […]
#SensingSpirituality outdoors We will be meeting up as Forest Church this Sunday. We meet outside the Crichton chapel at 2pm. We will greet each other in Christs peace, then take some time out to explore and practice #SensingSpirituality. Please dress according to the weather, bring a folding chair if you are worried about standing up […]
In some parts of the world absolute poverty is obvious, you see it on the streets as you walk. In Scotland poverty is a complicated issue, and not always visible. This organisation lives out it’s faith through helping people overcome poverty related issues. An important first step is to become aware of what is actually […]
The theme for the 6pm service last Sunday was forgiveness (12th of Feb). Kate talked about the woman who poured perfume on Jesus feet, and the issues of shame, guilt, forgiveness, and Love which that story involves. It is often too easy to focus on a simple dynamic of a judge giving forgiveness to someone […]