Prayer Shawl Ministry

All are welcome to participate as we gather in fellowship while knitting or crocheting prayer shawls. The shawls are given to members and friends in need of comfort. Those undergoing surgery, fighting disease, giving birth, or in mourning are likely recipients.

Any Center for Spiritual Living-Olympia member can request a prayer shawl be sent to a relative or friend by simply calling the main office number and placing a request. Each shawl is blessed by our community in a ceremony before being sent and includes a note of blessing.

What is a Prayer Shawl?

Throughout the ages, shawls have come to symbolize shelter, peace, and spiritual sustenance. Since the inception of the Prayer Shawl Ministry in 1998, members of organizations have lovingly donated their time and talents by creating hand-knitted and crocheted shawls for those in need. What started as a grassroots movement has quickly grown into an international cause, with countless shawls given to grateful recipients around the world.

The Ministry's message of caring is simple, universal, and enduring. And we have seen time and again that the creation and presentation of a prayer shawl—like all acts of generosity—enriches the giver as well as the recipient.

Meetings

Third Wednesday of each month (except August) from 7 to 9 p.m., at the home of Don and Caroline Fenn, 2515 Marina Lane SE, Lacey, (360) 438-5610. Email cdhome1@comcast.net for information.

See the Prayer Shawl Ministry dates on the calendar.

Supplies Needed

Everyone is invited! No previous knitting or crocheting experience needed. Instruction given at the meetings. New knitters: No supplies needed for your first meeting. Just show up and learn!

• Three skeins of Lion brand Homespun yarn
• Any washable yarn of worsted weight
• One pair of size 13 knitting needles or one 10mm crochet hook

Michaels Crafts and Jo-Ann Fabrics both carry Lion brand yarn and there are usually coupons in the Sunday Olympian newspaper for both stores.