Blessing of the Animals, 3 pm
Sunday, October 02, 2022, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Blessing of the Animals
On Sunday, October 2, we will celebrate St. Francis (his day actually being October 4) and offer a Blessing of the Animals at 3 p.m. in our courtyard. This is one of the simplest celebrations we offer and one that brings people of all ages together, whether Christian or not, to take a moment to lift up the gift of our relationship with other creatures and ask God’s blessing upon them.
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of our saints. He understood the needs of the poor, and he saw the creatures of the earth—Creation as a whole—as kin. He saw the value of all creatures, not just for our use but in the fact that they were created by God.
We are blessed to have Bishop Marty Stebbins join us on that Sunday to celebrate a Blessing of the Animals at 3 p.m. The gathering will be outside this year, weather permitting, otherwise in the Parish Hall. Please care for the safety of all pets: bring cats and small animals in carriers; dogs on leashes; and anything larger on a halter. Spread the word and invite folks to come. Journey and Aspen, Rev. Terri’s corgis, are excited to greet all creatures, great and small!