Book cover for The Painting Table: A Journal of Loss and Joy by Roger Hutchison

The Painting Table

A Journal of Loss and Joy

2013 Released
64 Pages
1-2 Hours
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Morehouse PublishingISBN 9780819229052

A story of hope, mixing color, food, artwork, and memories.

This is for anyone experiencing significant loss or change; it's an accessible, simple, and beautiful book for those who may be grieving the death of a loved one, struggling in a relationship, or facing a major transition in their lives. Where there is grief, sadness, and loss, there also is hope. There is an opportunity for celebration as people gather together, break bread, talk, and are welcomed. Whether through cooking, or painting, or Eucharist, family and friends come together to remember past experiences and to consider new ones. For many, life happens around the kitchen table, but in this case, at The Painting Table, the reader is invited to draw pictures, record memories, and celebrate living through the creation of something new.

  • Guided questions and blank pages for reflection in word or art by the reader
  • Offers a model for small group and individual reflection in times of tragedy (individual, local or national)
  • 12 full-color illustrations

Roger Hutchison

Roger Hutchison is a bestselling author and illustrator of nine books including, The Art of Calm, My Favorite Color Is Blue. Sometimes., The Very Best Day: the Way of Love for Children, and The Painting Table. He is a recipient of the Governor's Order of the Silver Crescent Award and is an award-winning photographer. Roger serves as the Director of Children's and Youth Ministries at Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church in Houston, TX. He lives outside of Houston.

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