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 Mothers’ Union have begun their autumn session with an interesting and informative presentation about the Allanton Peace Sanctuary near Auldgirth: one of only three such Sanctuaries in the world. Their mission statement is “ May Peace prevail on Earth” and this statement is referred to in all that they do.

Allanton is a large house set in capacious grounds where there are quiet places for meditation, trails for exploration, circles of ‘Peace Poles’ beautifully decorated in many different languages and picnic areas for fellowship and fun.

They have flags for every nation beautifully hand made by volunteers who prayed for peace whilst they sewed and which they use for peace ceremonies. Our speaker, Caroline Uchima, was thanked on behalf of all members by Lizanne McKenzie and everyone was presented with a small paper origami doll bearing the message”May Peace prevail on Earth”.

Our prayerful day “A Conversation with God”, led by Sue Brough, the diocesan prayer chain co-ordinator, was well attended with members and friends. It was a thoughtful and reflective day and we were aware of the research and planning by Sue which made the day so effective. The day was closed with a said evensong service In the church.

We welcome all those Interested in our aims to support family life and help those who are in distress and to be Christ’s hands and feet in this world.

Carolynne

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St John the Evangelist, Dumfries, is a parish of the Scottish Episcopal Church also serving Methodist parishioners locally.

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Contemporary Service

Contemporary Service

The Contemporary Service is at 6pm, on the second and fourth Sundays of the month, followed by refreshments in the hall.

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Our contemporary service is this Sunday at 6pm -great night- come along and join us! You will be very welcome.

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Sunday 3rd November 2024 is our All Saints’ Day Eucharistic Service at 11:00am. We have also our All Souls Choral Evensong at 6pm. You are most welcome to come along.

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This Sunday, 3rd November, at 6pm, in St John's Church, Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW, the choir of St John's will sing Choral Evensong for All Souls. Everyone is very

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Sunday 27th October 2024 our Eucharistic Service is at 11:00am. We have also have a contemporary service at 6pm. You are most welcome to come along. Be great to see