‘Kintsugi’ – Beauty in the Broken

Presented by: Rev. Tammy Barthels

Kintsugi is the 15^th century Japanese art of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold – built on the idea that by embracing flaws and imperfections, you can create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art.

 We are all broken. We may view our brokenness as something that makes us less… less desirable, less valuable, less appreciated, less needed, even less loved. BUT, the reality is that there is beauty in our brokenness. It is our brokenness that connects us to others. God is perfect; we are not!  Each one of us is incomplete, and we need each other to function. It is this giving and receiving that ties us together. We are invited to share in the healing love of God, not only by loving others with their flaws, but also by allowing others to love us in our brokenness.

Reverend Tammy Barthels is an ordained minister with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, spiritual director, and seeker of Truth. She has been a presenter of Retreats for over 20 years. Her mission is to assist others on their Journey as they seek to find their Inner Truth. She welcomes the opportunity to listen to your sacred stories, share and walk with you as we journey toward wholeness with God together.

Registration begins at 3:00 pm on Friday, followed by orientation at 5:45 and supper at 6:00. The retreat concludes after the noon meal on Sunday.

The investment for the weekend retreat is $230 and includes lodging in a regular room and six meals.

To register, call 715-443-2236, email info@sarcenter.com, or click here.