A Season of Giving in Gillams

knitted prayer shawls displayed over a communion rail at the front of a church
By Audrey Park
Photography: 
Audrey Park

St. James’ Church in Gillams started the Advent season with a lovely service to prepare for Christmas and start the spirit of giving.

After the lighting of the first candle in the Advent wreath, and with prayers and praise, we decorated our Jesse tree with loads of knitted items, with more to be added in the coming weeks. Our prayer shawls were blessed and will be distributed to residents of Corner Brook Long Term Care.