A New Year
It’s a new year, and Patchwork Central’s programming is back in operation. Our food pantry, health ministry, and hospitality programs re-opened on […]
Category: Hospitality
Advent 2020
This pandemic has proven how fragile our connections can be. Tiny, invisible particles of proteins and nucleic acids have radically up-ended our […]
Thankful
This year has challenged us all, and yet there are things to be thankful for. Every week, a wonderful mix of adults […]
Happy Birthday, Patchwork!
In October, Patchwork Central turned 43! This is something to celebrate, especially in the middle of a pandemic and with so much […]
Small Things with Great Joy
“Do small things with great joy.” That was the quote that came to Gail’s mind when I asked her to summarize her […]
Summer 2020
What a summer it’s been at Patchwork! Sure, it’s been much quieter than usual. We spent part of it staying at home along […]
Shade Tree Hospitality
With Patchwork not open in the mornings to serve coffee and snacks, Eugene has had some extra time on his hands. Apparently, […]
A Week at Patchwork
Things are slowly growing more active here at Patchwork. Bit by bit, we’re bringing back more of our programming, though with some […]
Quiet Activity
Things have been quiet around Patchwork for the last two months, but the building has not been empty. John and I have […]
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 […]