Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
BRIGHTLY COLORED quilts are displayed in the sanctuary of First Lutheran Church in Ewen for a blessing and dedication before beginning their journey to those in need around the world. Valerie Talsma took the photo.
By Valerie Talsma
Special to The Globe
EWEN - The Blessing of the Quilts is an autumn ritual at many Lutheran churches in October each year.
At First Lutheran Church in Ewen, more than 90 brightly colored quilts were displayed throughout the sanctuary for this year's dedication before being transported out for use around the world.
Like the gospel story of "The Fishes and the Loaves," dedicated crafters transform a few scraps into comfort for thousands.
Year after year, the quilts are the product of an ecumenical labor of love from area churches. Participants gather on Wednesday mornings at Fi...
