Quiet Activity
Things have been quiet around Patchwork for the last two months, but the building has not been empty. John and I have […]
Category: Health Ministry
Paused but Present
It hit me when I realized that it was time to unplug Patchwork’s coffeemaker. It’s the commercial kind that is always at […]
Healing is Wholistic
It’s getting to be cold and flu season again. A man comes in with a hacking cough and feeling like there’s something […]
The Random Helpers
“Patchwork Central is one of the random helpers,” a case worker told me as he stopped by last winter to find out […]
“The Doc”
The man is a little gruff and he looks like he has had a wide range of experiences in his life. One […]
Sozo Health Ministry First Fridays at the Library
This story comes from Rev. John Rich, RN, and tells a little about his experiences providing Sozo Health Ministry experiences at Central […]
Gifts and Gratitude
It’s the time of year to slow down, to reflect, to visit with friends and family, and to enjoy the things we […]
The Season of Thankfulness
Six of our current Arts & Smarts after school participants are second generation “Patchwork kids.” Their families know that they will be […]
Balloons, Blood Pressure Checks, & Pianos
Patchwork Central plays an important role as a gathering place for our neighbors. Every morning Monday through Thursday, a diverse group gathers. […]
Sozo Collaborates to Improve Health
A Sozo Health Ministry update from Rev. John Rich, RN: A friend of mine started a new job at the Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library […]