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Happy Easter friends! 

Our current moderator, the Very Reverend Dr Carmen Landsdowne shares with us the following Easter greeting: 

On another note, some of you may remember that last year, part of my study leave time was devoted to exploring the spirituality of crafting. In particular, I was fascinated by the connections between God as a Creator and our own capacity to create and how our relationship to Creation can be shaped by how intimate our own experiences can be in creating everyday items like quilts, baskets, bread, mittens, and more. These embodied practices can help ground our spirituality and also generate ways we can serve God. As I continue to develop my knowledge of willow basketry and attempt to find the time to learn more about sewing, I appreciate the ways crafts hold a special ability to build community, celebrate culture, and transmit knowledge across generations. 

The Knitting Pilgrim is an excellent example of crafting, theater, and faith coming together. In the wake of the terrorists attacks in New York on September 11, Kirk Dunn used knitting to create tapestries that looked like stained glass. These tapestries, depicting elements of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are the centerpiece of a play that has traveled throughout the country (including many visits to various United Churches). 

On April 17th, The Knitting Pilgrim comes to the Sanderson Centre in Brantford and I’m excited to experience this project first-hand. You can check out this article from Broadview to learn more. 

 

In the many ways the Creator reveals themselves in Creation and creating, may you also find the peace of Christ, 

 

Yours in Christ, 

Rev Michiko