Fuzzy, Feathered And Scaly Friends Alike Welcome At Church Pet Blessings

You don’t need to bring your pets two by two for them to receive a blessing at one of three upcoming church blessings of the animals. During the first weekend of October, furry, feathered and scaly friends are invited to be blessed at these events.

On Saturday, October 4, St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal Church will hold a Blessing of the Animals at 4:30pm at Heck Hall. Pets must be leashed or in a carrier for the outdoor service, which will offer blessings for all of God’s creatures. The event is rain or shine.

Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church will host its annual Noah’s Ark Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 5, at 1:00pm in front of the church. All pets are welcome and will be individually blessed by pastoral staff and receive a blessing certificate to take home. In the event of bad weather, the event will be moved indoors.

Later that afternoon, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will also host a Blessing of the Animals at 2:00pm on October 5. The pet blessing will take place on Larsen Field, and event organizers ask that pet owners bring a bag to clean up after pets if necessary.