First Congregational Church of Braintree
United Church of Christ  

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Through the prayerful and thoughtful knitting of shawls, our community of faith seeks to offer comfort and solace to those in our congregation, as well as neighbors, friends and family members who are sick, suffering in any way, bereaved, or going through a life transition such as moving, a career change, or welcome a child into the world.

Once a year we bless all of the shawls that have been knit through a laying on of hands during Sunday morning worship.  Those that have been blessed are distributed throughout the year by the pastor, deacons and others in the congregation.

Knitting patterns for prayer shawls is below.

Please contact the church office for more information.