Culture and spirituality in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Prayer Shawl
Offered by Parish of St. Paul's
In short
Over the centuries, the prayer shawl has come to symbolize shelter, peace and spiritual sustenance to believers in times of both joy and sorrow.
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
- Where
- 29 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2
- How to reach
- Contact through Parish of St. Paul's: (250) 753-2523 · admin@stpaulsnanaimo.ca · Website
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About this service
Over the centuries, the prayer shawl has come to symbolize shelter, peace and spiritual sustenance to believers in times of both joy and sorrow. The creation and presentation of a prayer shawl enriches the giver as well as the recipient. Beautiful colours and silky softness shaped into a prayer shawl give us a tangible reminder of Gods promise to always be with us. A group of women at St. Paul's Anglican Church combine their love for knitting or crocheting with their desire to reach out to others to offer prayer and comfort through our prayer shawl ministry.Once completed, the prayer shawls are blessed by our Rector before distribution to ensure that those who have made them and those who receive them are "covered in prayer." We gather in a spirit of friendship and love to pray, share, knit and crochet shawls to be given to people who could use a spiritual "hug". Prayerful knitting is a ministry that can be done from a church group, home or anywhere. We meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from one to three o'clock in the St. Matthew room at our Centre for Ministry and Community Service. All are welcome.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 753-2523, email admin@stpaulsnanaimo.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
29 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2
29 Church Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H2Nanaimo, British Columbia
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