Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to cultivate a “practice of presence.” Often, we wonder what are the “right words” to comfort someone who is struggling. Often, as our pet companions demonstrate to us, words are not needed, our mere presence is enough. This service is also our annual “Animal Blessing” service, so if you have a pet who is safe to be in the sanctuary during the service, or a picture of a pet that you’d like to bring to share, please read more below for more details on how to participate.
CLICK HERE if you would like to participate in the Animal Blessing
While every day is a good day to honor our connection with animals, many communities celebrate animals in October in honor of Francis of Assisi who made honoring the animals part of his ministry. Our service this Sunday will celebrate the the animals in our lives.
This is an All Ages service and serves as our Religious Education for the morning; there are no RE classes. Live animals – if they are friendly, vaccinated and leashed/contained – are welcome. Line up outside with your critters at 10:15 am at the Main Street Entrance for the Animal Parade. Photos of pets who can’t be present are also welcome and can be placed on the table in front of the lectern during the service.
If you bring a pet and they are amenable to meeting other people, please bring them to the terrace outside the Mystic Valley Parkway entrance after the service so that our children and adult animal lovers can come say hi! Please also do be mindful of other pets and don’t bring dog toys or other non-shareable items that might cause other pets to become agitated or over-excited during the service.
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Topics: Animal Blessing