Calling all Knitters (and Crocheters)!

You are invited to help us bless our community once again this Christmas with gifts of Christmas Angels.. and Stars!

Christmas (or Knitted) Angels are based on a project which started in 2014 in the United Kingdom, by North Shields and Whitley Bay Circuit. It has since been adopted by many other Churches throughout the UK.

We joined in this movement in 2023. We ‘yarn bomb’ our local neighbourhood with knitted (or crocheted) angels bringing Christmas hope and joy.

This year we will include stars as well.

A simple act of kindness that really make a difference for the people who find them.
Our hope is they will keep their angel or star and be blessed by the message of good news which we attach before sending them out.

Why Angels?

In the stories of Jesus’ birth, we are told how angels – God’s messengers – came to bring people good news at times when they were often confused or anxious.
They came to Mary when she was told she would become pregnant, to Joseph when he was deciding whether to end his relationship with Mary and to the shepherds when Jesus was born.
Each time, the angels reassured them with the phrase: “Do not be afraid” and explained that God was with them.
Our prayer is that as people find their angels, they will know that God’s love and peace is with them too.

Why Stars?

Stars will be a feature of our coming Advent and Christmas season: Moments of Wonder.

Join Us?

So, if you Knit or Crochet, download a pattern for an angel (see links below) and get started!

We don’t have a preferred pattern for stars. See links below for ideas. Please be creative, using yarn, and ensure that they are 10 -15 cm in size.

While you are making your Angels and Stars, pray for those who will receive them.

We will have a stash of printed angel patterns, wool and filling available at the back of the Church from Sunday 25th October.

If you are not a knitter, you are welcome to donate wool (preferably white or cream coloured and natural fibres if possible) to share or you can donate $ to buy some.

You might also think of someone who is a knitter or crocheter and invite them to join in.

Some of us will be making angels and stars at our monthly gathering of Yarns. You are welcome to join us!