First Congregational hosts Maine Crafts

Thursday, 19 November 2009 15:20

The First Congregational Church of Greenwich is hosting its annual Craft Show and Sale of hand-crafted goods from the HOME Coop in Orland, Maine. The event, which is open to the public, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22.

Offerings include handmade quilts, Christmas decorations and gifts, wooden toys, woven scarves, hand-knitted sweaters, hats and gloves, pottery, jewelry, homemade jams, maple syrup and much more. The sale runs on Saturday from 9 to 4 and Sunday, 11 tp 1. The church is located at 108 Sound Beach Ave., in Old Greenwich across from Binney Park.

All proceeds benefit H.O.M.E. (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment), which is a craft co-operative working with the rural poor in Hancock County, Maine. H.O.M.E.’s programs include the operation of a free health clinic, a soup kitchen and food bank, homeless shelters, learning center with daycare, literacy and GED tutoring, and job and craft training.

Their sawmill produces lumber from which houses are built for folks in need of adequate housing. H.O.M.E. has been an outreach ministry of First Congregational Church for many years.

For more information, call the church at 637-1791.