Empowering Women
Our mission is to empower intergenerational women who want to improve their economic and self-sufficiency status by gaining sewing skills. The Lydia Project/Sewing for Economics is a self-supported community outreach program of Colorado Community Church.
Upcoming Sessions
Spring Session
Thursdays, April 2 – June 4 | 6-9 pm | MLCC
The Spring 2026 Sewing for Economics class is open for applications.
Fall Session
Thursdays, Sept. 10 – Nov. 12, 2026 | 6-9 pm | MLCC
The Lydia Project
The Lydia Project/Sewing for Economics, is a ten-week, on-going community outreach program of Colorado Community Church designed to teach women of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures, basic sewing skills that will promote self-sufficiency and improve economic increase of their households. This community outreach specifically recruits single moms with a desire to elevate their economic status, but all women with a desire to learn are welcome.
Lydia of Thyatira
The Lydia Project was inspired by Lydia of Thyatira in the Bible (Acts 16:13-15) who was a businesswoman who made purple cloth and sold her goods for great profit.
What They’re Saying
“The Lydia Project has giving me a sense of independence and I feel more connected to my community. It’s been a source of great joy in my life.”
Ways to Help
Donate Supplies
Volunteer
See Us in Action
For more information or questions, please email althea.bruce@comcast.net .
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