In the building and in the wider community
Quartz uses the arts to help build a language all people can use to explore and express their personal spiritual understanding in the the public life of contemporary Scotland. We are working both within the St John’s community, and the wider community of Dumfries (and online), to build skills in #SensingSpirituality.
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- Moving Statues
This week saw the birth of the newest St Michael work of art in Dumfries. Having completed this stage of her sculpture artist Ildiko Malavecz brought it out rhough the church doors! She was accompanied by community members, Access Art members, St Michaels church folk, and St Johns folk. Here is a short video of… Read more: Moving Statues - Can AI be saved?
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… Read more: Can AI be saved? - May DCN NewsHere 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… Read more: May DCN News
- Labyrinth and D&D
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… Read more: Labyrinth and D&D
For those that want to get deeper – it is also an invitation to explore the diversity of Christian traditions and contemporary practice using contemporary artistic creativity.
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More about Quartz…
Quartz is on a perpetual pilgrimage – looking for the face of God in friend and stranger. Receiving what is offered and giving when asked. Some activities take place within the St Johns building, others are located in community settings, or the Wordsmithcrafts Studio.
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