On Sunday, Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., Edwards Church, United Church of Christ, will hold a Blessing of the Animals, followed by a Picnic with our Pets. The service will be held outdoors, weather permitting, and all of God’s creatures are invited to attend. The event is free. Please be sure dogs, cats, and other beloved animal companions are appropriately restrained and have plenty of their favorite treats. Pictures of animals who have gone on to "sainthood" can also be brought along for a blessing. The Blessing of the Animals is a tradition that dates back to the 13th century, when Francis of Assisi preached to the birds, inspired a wolf and a town to mutual respect, and taught the sacred of all of God’s creation. In this upcoming service, St. Francis will appear to preach to the birds, and a dog, a lion, and a dragonfly will preach to the humans. Members of the bluegrass-folk group On the Fence will offer lively, inspiring music. Edwards Church, United Church of Christ, is at 39 Edwards St., Framingham For more information, contact [email protected] or go to edwardschurch.org.
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 04:21:37 +0000
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