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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- QFC Oct 2026
Gathering as Forest Church 18/10/2026 As is our custom we will meet in the peace of Christ outside the Crichton chapel at 2pm on Sunday. We make peace when we meet in peace. - Doodles in Church
Faith at your fingertips It probably started when I was young. I was blessed with parents who not only provided me with drawing materials, but also a lifestyle that encouraged me to explore the world through drawing and making. They also were tolerant of my mistakes, and also encouraged me to do better. Most of… Read more: Doodles in Church - Walk and a Wander
Here is a story in photos of the walk we took today, and the Forest Church service at the Crichton. Walk details Forest Church Details We met at the midsteeple, where St Michael’s hat glitters in the sun. The sign marks distances on drover routes to cattle markets. There is greenspace all round the hospital.… Read more: Walk and a Wander - Seven Days
This Summer Quartz member Andy Brook created an immersive outdoor art installation interacting with the Genesis story of creation. He has written a blog post about it on his website If you would like a quick glimpse, then here are the videos for the seven days:
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.
Please explore this site to find out more, comment, and get in touch. Join with us in sharing our thoughts and the ways in which we encounter God in everyday life.
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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