Praying with Hearts and Hands: Prayer Shawl Ministry

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53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA
Date
October 3 - 5, 2025

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Wrap yourself in a tapestry of compassion and divine love, where every stitch carries a heartfelt prayer and every thread weaves comfort for those walking through life's most challenging journeys.

Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering as we come together to knit and crochet with purpose. This unique program combines the art of knitting and crocheting with the power of prayer to create beautiful shawls that serve as tangible symbols of comfort, support, and healing. During each session, participants will gather in a relaxed and inclusive environment to knit and crochet prayer shawls, share stories and patterns, laugh, learn and pray. The program is designed around a central theme and is open to individuals of all skill levels.

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Location icon Genesis Spiritual Center, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA

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Double Occupancy

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Customer Reviews

4.96 out of 5.0 average rating

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By His Cross and Resurrection
I really needed the quiet and silence during these Holy Days to enter more deeply into my relationship with my God. I so appreciated Joe’s poems, short talks, and especially the Ecological Stations of the Cross. Other times are for participant sharing, but not so much during this Holy time.
Grateful for everything, including Jen’s delicious meals! 👍😋
Elaine

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6 day silent guided retreat April
I had a very much needed quiet time. Genesis is always the place. My "guru" was exceptional. After just one session, I felt like we've known each other for years. The simplicity of the scheduled sessions with her were so beneficial. Along with the food and the accomodations, I left truly invigorated.
As an AA, I was also able to attend mtg while there ...downstairs!
I'm referring my friends to Genesis.

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Verses of the Soul: A Virtual Poetry Journey
This was a new experience for me. I signed up for this program because I love and also write poetry. The selections that JoAnn chose were varied and thought-provoking. Although we were a small group, the sharing was very meaningful. Hopefully this kind of program will be offered again.

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Poetry
I loved the hour midday to refresh and get quiet with several beautifully selected poems. My schedule prevented me from attending all three sessions, and as can happen in small groups, one or two participants shared at length, but the leader offered rich, varied creative work for us to contemplate.

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