“Jesus seeks the one lost sheep and leaves the ninety-nine behind. The ultimate act of a Kintsugi master is not to even attempt to fix the broken vessel, but to behold its potential, to admire its beauty … What kind of a church would we become if we simply allowed broken people to gather, and did not try to “fix” them but simply to love and behold them, contemplating the shapes that broken pieces can inspire?” - Makoto Fujimura / Art + Faith

“The question he frames in all but words / Is what to make of a diminished thing.” - Robert Frost / The Oven Bird

Join us at The Canterbury House as we explore the Japanese art of kintsugi. This ancient practice not only seeks to restore what is broken, but highlights each imperfection with gold accent. It is a powerful way to contemplate the ravages of COVID, the wounds of Christ that remain post-resurrection, and God’s work of restoration in our lives. To participate, please bring a mug or a small plate to the event. It’s preferable (practically and philosophically) if the object is already broken, but we can employ a hammer “on site” if necessary. Please email your RSVP to Deacon Jeremiah to help our team ensure adequate supplies. Children and “child-like” adults are most welcome to participate.