Prayer Shawl Ministry

In 1998, Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo, two graduates of the 1997 Women's Leadership Institute at The Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut gave birth to a ministry as a result of their experience in this program of applied Feminist Spirituality under the direction of Professor Miriam Therese Winter, MMS.

Compassion and the love of knitting/crocheting have been combined into a prayerful ministry and spiritual practice which reaches out to those in need of comfort and solace, as well as in celebration and joy. Many blessings are prayed into every shawl, lap blanket, scarves, mantels, etc.

Whether they are called Prayer Shawls, Comfort Shawls, Peace Shawls, or Mantles, etc., the shawl maker begins with prayers and blessings for the recipient. The intentions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way. Some recipients have continued the kindness by making a shawl and passing it on to someone in need. Thus, the blessing ripples from person-to-person, with both the giver and the receiver feeling the unconditional embrace of a sheltering, mother God!

Meetings for the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Bring your project so we can get started. We have a lot of talented people at our church and we would love to have all of you, so please join us.

We have yarn that has been donated from various sources for project use. If you have questions, please contact Nona Turney at 318-286-0044 or turn9018@bellsouth.net.

(*The shawls can also be crocheted, quilted, woven, sewn, or machine knitted as well!)