The Sewing Circle group was organized in 1918 and has evolved over the years. Today a group of women and men meet on the first Tuesday of every month (except July & August) to quilt and knot comforters, most of which are given to MCC Relief. Each year a number of quilts are given to the Relief Sale Auction.
Quilts are occasionally quilted for individuals with the corresponding donations going to various charitable projects, including those addressing local needs.
On our Tuesday sewing circle day a lunch break is always enjoyed together with coffee and tea and is followed by a devotional time. Warm lunches and distinct offering projects occur on special occasions throughout the year, including Christmas.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry was started in 2009. A few ladies had been knitting and sharing prayer shawls for a couple of years before the Prayer Shawl Ministry became more officially recognized as a ministry of the church. Five to seven ladies meet once a month to knit, crochet, and pray. This provides a variety of prayer shawls to choose from when they are needed. A part of this ministry are Infant Prayer Shawls that are wrapped around each child/baby during parent-child dedication as a prayer blanket.
The Prayer Shawl knitting group meets on the 2nd Tuesday evening of the month in the Parish Nurse office. Anyone interested is always welcome to join us.
