08/28/2026
Have you ever wondered what all those colorful ribbons tied to the fence at Saint Matthew’s Lutheran Church mean?
They’re part of the church’s Prayer Fence Ministry. Visitors and passersby are invited to take a ribbon, offer a prayer or intention, and tie it to the fence—creating a colorful collection of hopes, prayers and memories right in the heart of downtown Charleston.
Fun Fact: The church itself dates back to the 1800s, and its Gothic Revival steeple has long been one of the most recognizable pieces of Charleston’s skyline.
Just one of those little Charleston details you can pass by a hundred times without knowing the story behind it. ❤️
Have you ever tied one here yourself?
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