VESTRY NEWS

Quilt Dedications

The idea of Redeemer Quilters began with a small group of ladies who wanted to pay tribute to our late dear friend, Jean Reed, who was faithful in serving a need for the Circle of Love. At Christmas that year we made three youth quilts of bright and novelty prints for the residents at COL in memory of Jean. When the COVID pandemic came along, so did the need for the Redeemer Quilters to get busy and use our quarantine time in a productive way for COL. We delivered fifty-six Mom and Youth quilts during that year to Circle of Love. Our next project would be colorful baby quilts and bibs to add to the Boutique Shop at First Call Pregnancy Center. The Moms can purchase the quilts/bibs using their earnings from classes taken at the center. The day we delivered to First Call a staff member commented that a larger form of the bib would be good for the residents at Green Point Nursing Home. We got busy and delivered 27 bibs to them in June. After fulfilling these needs, we reached out to the Head Start Program in Greene County. We will be delivering twenty-four youth quilts next week for the infant class (8), one-year class (8), and two-year class (8). We have planned a warm and comforting “blankie” as well as a teaching tool. Our plan is to assist in the parent meetings at the school to develop ways to use the quilt in providing sensory stimulation. These activities will nurture school readiness skills for success in the child’s next learning environment. This component is on hold temporarily due to the COVID restrictions. We will follow-up on this as soon as permitted.We are extremely appreciative for the support given us by the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. ~ Carolyn White