Prayer Shawl Ministry

May 30, 2018 Uncategorized

Several years ago, I had a beloved friend in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who was a retired priest called Father Alex. He was an alumnus and a big fan of University of Michigan football and the school colors of blue and maize. Towards the end of his life, he became ill with COPD. I decided to bring him a prayer shawl; and after a brief prayer, I picked a knitted one to bring to him.

As soon as he saw it, he said, “It’s maize!” He was so happy because it brought him great comfort and also because the prayer shawl bore one of his alma mater’s colors. He wore it about his shoulders right up until his death.

I am sure that there are similar stories of how much joy and comfort prayer shawls bring to those who received them and also to those who make them.

The Rev. Carol Chamberlain, who is one of our associate clergy, and I are interested in finding out if there is any interest at St. Andrew’s in people gathering together to breathe new life into the current prayer shawl ministry. Please contact either of us and let us know if you would like to be part of this great ministry of bringing comfort and joy to others.

Lorna+