Knitting and Crocheting for a Warmer World

The Montreal & Ottawa Conference Stewardship Committee is happy to respond to one of the suggestions made by commissioners in Kelowna. For many people, knitting and crocheting are wonderful ways to pass the time, but Kelowna commissioners suggested that in Ottawa these talents might be used to create toques, scarves, and mittens for people in need.
Thus, M&O Conference is collecting knitting needles, wool, and simple patterns and is encouraging folks to knit or crochet items that will be presented as an offering at the closing worship.
The Mission and Service partners that will benefit are

Centre 507, Ottawa Presbytery: A drop in centre for those living in shelters, rooming houses, or on the streets. Mostly men will benefit.
House of Lazarus, Seaway Valley Presbytery: An outreach ministry for families living in poverty in a rural setting. Families will benefit.
Saint Columba House, Montreal Presbytery: A community ministry in the low-income neighbourhood of Point Saint Charles. Mostly children will benefit.

For Commissioners and their congregations who find themselves with extra wool, contributions are welcomed. Commissioners and visitors to General Council are encouraged to “bring your needles and your talents and join the project!”