Who We Are

From the 1990 gernal meeting of the St. James' Women of ELCA

"Clara Baskin reported the PROJECT GROUP formed 18 years ago as a group of women who wanted to see their haniwork help those in need. Their first project being making cancer abanges. When Metro Lutheran Ministries (MLM) bwas organized, they began making quilts for the Christmas store. " 

Project Group Members: Gladys Scheelk, Karen Jennings, Jan Nuernberger, Grace Holmen, Joyce Acton, Cindy Sisler, Debbie Murry 


The project Group needs extra hands to support their mission. No experience required, and lively conversation is encouraged!
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From 1972 to 2005 
Quilts ..... 1524
Baby Quilts ..... 606
Decorated Cookie Can ..... 3044
Caps ..... 2827
Lap Robes ..... 611
Christmas Stockings ..... 447
Dolls (made and dressed) ..... 916

The Project Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at the church. In 2022, the group made and donated the following:
MLM: (64) quilts, (12) Lap Robes, (155) caps & scarves, (24) dish clothes, (12) pot holders, (14) tea towels, (1) apron, (6) pillows
Lutheran World Relief (11) quilts
MLM Christmas Store: (51) cookie cans

Since the inception in 1972 until now the project group has undertaken numerous projects. Today they celebrate over 50 years of faithful ministry!!!