Welcome!

Dear Knitters,

Welcome to K1,G2, the knitting ministry at Belmont United Methodist Church.

This blog will be a central place for information about our meetings, projects, due dates, cares and concerns. We will also be able to discuss patterns and needs in the church community.

For those of you who are new to the ministry, here is some information about us:

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide hope, love, and healing to our community through the work of our hands while exploring our own relationship with God through knitting. Handiwork provides an opportunity to for us to meditate and fellowship while providing practical goods to those in need. Knitting in solitude gives us a time and space to listen to God, knitting with others allows us to celebrate God's presence with us, and the gifts we make are a tangible symbol of God's love for us all.

The K1,G2 Story:
Everyone's knitting story is important. Our stories are linked to a rich history of knitters who have strengthened their communities by their knitting. Knit One, Give Two started in the fall of 2005. Named for the "pattern" of our ministry, we took on the goal of outreach through hand-crafts. During the year, we made hats and scarves for Room in the Inn, baby hats for General Hospital, and pillows for Belmont's homebound members. We also started three ongoing ministries and held a knitting retreat.

Information:
Who: Knitters of all proficiency levels
What: Knitting fellowship, devotionals, prayer, discussions, and community projects*
When: Wednesday, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (starting August 22nd)
Where: Belmont United Methodist Church, Room 120 or Parker Hall (please refer to the blog for any changes in the schedule)

*During our meetings, you can knit whatever you like. Our projects are optional and voluntary. One of our goals this year is to provide a stash of yarn to our members to defray some of the cost.