Prayer Shawl Ministry
The United Church of Christ's prayer shawl ministry is a group of needle workers that meet regularly to knit or crochet, pray and experience fellowship while working with our hands to express God's love. Our group is a "spin off" from Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo's Shawl Ministry which began 1997 (see http://www.shawlministry.com) Through our prayers, the needles transform simple yarns into mantles of care which give forth the comforting sense of the Lord's love. Shawls are provided to those in need, as well as for special occasions.
Our meetings are casual, and begin with a prayer, asking God to be with us as we work. We use a simple beginner's knit only pattern that can be modified for advanced knitters. Instruction is available for those wishing to learn to knit or crochet (the shawl is a great beginner project and many of us are still "beginners"!).
The ministry has provided over 100 shawls since its inception in 2004, and the need for knitters continues to grow. If you would like to join us, or know of someone in need of a shawl please let us know.
We welcome anyone wishing to share in this wonderful, healing ministry.
Meetings: (Parlor, 2nd floor above the church office)
Daytime: 12:30 pm (bring your lunch!)
1st & 3rd Thursday of each month
Contact:
Michelle Luhrmann 508.359.1586
Donna Luft 508.359.4420
Evenings: 7:30 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Contact:
Sally Harris 508.359.4203
