Annual Blessing of Parish Pets

Jun 18, 2023
Events

Celebrate the Love between Pets and Their Owners

St Mark's United Methodist Church invites you to join us for the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets. As a community rooted in faith and beliefs, we recognize and cherish the special bond between animals and their human companions. This exclusive event is a grand celebration of their unconditional love and the joy they bring to our lives.

Uniting Our Community through Compassion

Our church firmly believes in the power of love, compassion, and unity. The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets provides an opportunity for pet owners from diverse backgrounds to come together in a spirit of inclusivity and celebrate the shared love for their furry, scaly, or feathered friends. Our church doors are open to all, and this event welcomes individuals of different faiths and beliefs.

A Meaningful Tradition

The Blessing of Parish Pets has been a cherished tradition at St Mark's United Methodist Church for over a decade. Every year, on a beautiful sunny day in autumn, we gather in the church garden to celebrate this special occasion. Pets of all kinds, accompanied by their owners or caretakers, enjoy an unforgettable experience filled with joy, warmth, and blessings.

Experiencing the Blessing

During the event, our beloved pets are individually blessed by our minister in a heartwarming ceremony. The blessings are a way of acknowledging the profound impact that animals have on our lives and expressing gratitude for their companionship. Our minister offers prayers for the well-being, happiness, and protection of each cherished pet.

The ceremony also includes inspirational readings, songs, and testimonials from pet owners, highlighting the extraordinary connections they share with their animals. It serves as a reminder that we are all interconnected and that pets play an integral role in the fabric of our community.

A Community Affair

The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is not only a celebration within our church but also an event that resonates throughout the entire community. We extend our invitation to local pet shelters, rescue organizations, and veterinary clinics to participate and set up booths. It's an opportunity to promote responsible pet ownership, encourage pet adoption, and provide resources for pet care.

Join Us and Make a Difference

We invite you, your family, and your beloved pets to join us for the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets. Let us come together, celebrate the incredible bond we share with our animals, and contribute to the well-being of our community. As we uplift our furry companions, we also uplift each other, spreading love, compassion, and joy.

Remember, this event is open to everyone, regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliation. St Mark's United Methodist Church stands as a pillar of inclusivity, embracing diversity, and fostering a sense of togetherness amongst all individuals.

Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Annual Blessing of Parish Pets event. Connect with us on social media and stay up-to-date with all the exciting details, including date, time, and any special guests or activities. Together, let's create a remarkable experience that truly honors our cherished pets.

Contact Us

For more information about the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets or any other inquiries, please reach out to us:

We look forward to celebrating the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets with you and your furry friends!

Daniel Cqa
I'm looking forward to bringing my beloved pet to receive a special blessing. It's a beautiful way to show gratitude for their presence in our lives.
Nov 18, 2023
Theresa Monahon
It's truly touching to witness the recognition and celebration of the value of our pets in our lives through this event. I'm grateful to be a part of it.
Nov 16, 2023
Rebecca Tripplehorn
I can't wait to attend the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets with my cherished pet. It's such a beautiful way to honor their presence in our lives.
Nov 13, 2023
Melissa Paul
The bond between pets and their owners is something truly precious. It's heartwarming to see it being recognized and celebrated in this way.
Nov 11, 2023
Richard Simon
Pets bring so much love and happiness into our lives. It's wonderful to see them being honored and blessed in this way.
Nov 11, 2023
Ingrid Kjonstad
I'm grateful for the opportunity to bring my cherished pet to receive a blessing. It's a meaningful event for us.
Nov 9, 2023
Marcus Stegmaier
Pets are such a source of love and comfort. It's heartwarming to see them receiving special recognition and blessings.
Nov 9, 2023
Richard Ruvalcaba
Attending the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a precious way to express gratitude for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Nov 8, 2023
Marie Kolodz
Our pets hold a special place in our hearts and lives. It's heartwarming to see them being celebrated and acknowledged in this way.
Nov 7, 2023
Helen Rigdon
I'm looking forward to bringing my beloved pet to receive a special blessing. It's a beautiful way to show gratitude for their presence in our lives.
Nov 4, 2023
Rachel Robinson
The annual blessing of pets is a reflection of the love and joy that our pets bring into our lives. It's a wonderful event.
Nov 2, 2023
Dana Lim
The special bond between pets and their owners is truly precious. It's heartwarming to see it being celebrated in this way.
Oct 31, 2023
Bill Haynes
I'm thrilled about the upcoming Annual Blessing of Parish Pets. Can't wait to share this experience with my pet.
Oct 26, 2023
Josh Resnick
I'll be there with my pet, eagerly looking forward to this meaningful event. Thank you for organizing this, St Mark's Church.
Oct 24, 2023
Frank Cahill
I'll definitely be there with my pet to receive a special blessing. It's something we both cherish.
Oct 23, 2023
Terces Davis
Looking forward to capturing some precious moments with my beloved pet at the event.
Oct 21, 2023
Ajshia Najafian
I feel deeply moved by the sentiment behind this event. It's a wonderful way to honor the significance of our pets in our lives.
Oct 17, 2023
Vermouth Lee
Animals are a gift to humanity, and their presence in our lives should be celebrated. Kudos to the church for doing this.
Oct 16, 2023
Michelle Vieyra
I hope this event encourages more people to appreciate and care for their pets. It's a wonderful initiative.
Oct 14, 2023
Mike Gouveia
Is it open to all pets or just specific ones? I have a pet lizard that means the world to me.
Oct 11, 2023
Kamal Ballout
Pets hold a special place in our hearts and lives. It's wonderful to see them being celebrated and acknowledged in this way.
Oct 10, 2023
Juan Graciano
A special blessing for our pets is a beautiful way to acknowledge the joy and love they bring into our lives. Thank you, St Mark's Church.
Oct 10, 2023
Randy Liu
A pet blessing event is a thoughtful way to show appreciation for the companionship and love our pets provide.
Oct 7, 2023
Ian Atchison
It's truly touching to witness the recognition and celebration of the value of our pets in our lives through this event. I'm grateful to be a part of it.
Oct 7, 2023
Michael McLaughlin
The love and loyalty our pets show us deserve to be honored. This event is a beautiful way to do just that.
Oct 4, 2023
Cherry Villaruel
Our pets hold a special place in our hearts and lives. It's heartwarming to see them being celebrated and acknowledged in this way.
Oct 2, 2023
Rick Stevens
I can't wait to bring my pet to receive a blessing. It's a beautiful way to express our gratitude for their presence in our lives.
Oct 1, 2023
Hans Rosenhoff
I'm thrilled to be a part of an event that recognizes and celebrates the special bond between pets and their human companions.
Sep 29, 2023
Sho Ando
The bond between pets and their owners is something truly precious. It's heartwarming to see it being recognized and celebrated in this way.
Sep 27, 2023
Bekzhan Bekbolatuly
What an amazing way to recognize the importance of our pets in our lives. It's heartwarming and much appreciated.
Sep 27, 2023
Adam Johnson
The love and companionship our pets provide is truly precious. I'm glad this event highlights that.
Sep 27, 2023
Andrea Brooks
This event truly showcases the special relationship we share with our pets. It's beautiful.
Sep 25, 2023
Club Bali
I can't wait to attend the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets with my cherished pet. It's such a beautiful way to honor their presence in our lives.
Sep 24, 2023
Francesco Polito
I'm touched by the thoughtfulness of this event. It's a beautiful way to honor the companionship of our pets.
Sep 23, 2023
Wayne Xu
A special blessing for our pets is a meaningful way to acknowledge the joy and love they bring into our lives. Thank you, St Mark's Church.
Sep 23, 2023
Karina Singer
This event provides us with a heartfelt opportunity to express appreciation for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Sep 20, 2023
Vikki Cook
This event is a heartfelt way to honor the love and joy our pets bring into our lives. I'm deeply moved to be a part of it.
Sep 18, 2023
Sam Newbill
I appreciate St Mark's Church for recognizing the importance of our pets in our lives. Thank you.
Sep 14, 2023
Jakob Ohlsson
The bond between pets and their owners is truly special. It's heartwarming to see it being celebrated in this way.
Sep 13, 2023
Nicolas Gooding
I'm excited to be a part of a community that sees the value in recognizing our pets in this way. Thank you, St Mark's Church.
Sep 11, 2023
Wayne Carney
I can't wait to bring my furry friend to receive a special blessing. It means so much to us both.
Sep 8, 2023
Karel Radford
This is such a heartwarming way to honor the love and joy that our pets bring to our lives. I'm looking forward to attending.
Sep 7, 2023
Nate Hartzler
The love and companionship our pets provide is truly special. I'm glad this event highlights and celebrates that bond.
Sep 5, 2023
Brenda Morales-Lope
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a heartwarming event that illustrates the impact and significance of our pets in our lives.
Sep 4, 2023
Alexandra Grigoreva
Attending the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a wonderful way to express gratitude for the joy our pets bring into our lives.
Sep 4, 2023
Jim McCubbin
It's deeply touching to see the value and significance of our pets being recognized through this event. I'm grateful to be a part of it.
Sep 3, 2023
Stuart Moir
This event is a wonderful way to honor the love and joy our pets bring into our lives. I'm grateful to be a part of it.
Sep 3, 2023
Angela Rawlings
I'm touched by the beautiful sentiment behind this event. It's a thoughtful way to express the significance of our pets in our lives.
Sep 3, 2023
Blake Graves
A special blessing for our pets is a wonderful way to show them how much they mean to us. Thank you, St Mark's Church.
Sep 2, 2023
Dan Teegarden
Attending the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a heartfelt way to express gratitude for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Aug 26, 2023
Kabir Shahani
I strongly believe in honoring the love and connection between pets and their owners. This event is a testament to that.
Aug 15, 2023
Steven Godfrey
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a heartwarming event that illustrates the impact and significance of our pets in our lives.
Aug 11, 2023
Eugenia Hampton
I can't wait to attend the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets with my beloved pet. It's such a beautiful way to honor their presence in our lives.
Aug 11, 2023
Marco Hon
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets provides a heartwarming opportunity to acknowledge the love and companionship of our pets.
Aug 10, 2023
Jim Lighthizer
Pets are truly members of our families. This event is a beautiful way to honor that special bond.
Aug 8, 2023
Linda Kleinfeld
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a heartwarming opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation for the love and companionship of our pets.
Aug 7, 2023
Marni Epstein
This event holds so much significance in acknowledging the impact of our pets on our lives. It's truly heartwarming.
Aug 7, 2023
Pearl Johnson
I'm thrilled to be able to participate in an event that acknowledges the special bond between pets and their human companions.
Aug 5, 2023
D Brown
I'm counting down the days to this event. It's a beautiful way to acknowledge the importance of our pets in our lives.
Jul 30, 2023
Ip Fion
I'm touched by the beautiful sentiment behind this event. It's a thoughtful way to express the significance of our pets in our lives.
Jul 25, 2023
Stuart Levine
I'm thrilled to be a part of an event that recognizes and celebrates the special bond between pets and their human companions.
Jul 25, 2023
Robert McLoughlin
Pets bring so much love and happiness into our lives. It's wonderful to see them being honored and blessed in this way.
Jul 25, 2023
Richard Edwards
A pet blessing event is such a thoughtful way to recognize the impact our pets have on our lives.
Jul 22, 2023
Howard Sprague
Attending the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a precious way to express gratitude for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Jul 22, 2023
Jenna Hamilton-Sellers
A special blessing for our pets is a meaningful way to acknowledge the joy and love they bring into our lives. Thank you, St Mark's Church.
Jul 21, 2023
Irma Bartasiuta
What a lovely event to honor the bond between pets and their owners. This is heartwarming.
Jul 20, 2023
Martin Jones
This event is a heartfelt way to honor the love and joy our pets bring into our lives. I'm deeply moved to be a part of it.
Jul 17, 2023
Scott Grall
What a heartwarming gesture from St Mark's Church. Our pets deserve to be recognized and blessed.
Jul 12, 2023
Jurgen Hirzel
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a testament to the impact that our pets have on our lives. I'm grateful for this event.
Jul 9, 2023
Jade Howard
The Annual Blessing of Parish Pets is a heartwarming opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation for the love and companionship of our pets.
Jul 7, 2023
Claudia Gyori
The love and companionship our pets provide is truly special. I'm grateful for this event that highlights and celebrates that bond.
Jul 4, 2023
Jian Lui
I'm touched by the sentiment behind this event. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the love and companionship of our pets.
Jul 2, 2023
Trish Hammond
This is a great opportunity to honor our beloved pets. I'm glad this event exists.
Jul 1, 2023
Tom Zoner
This event provides us with a heartfelt opportunity to express appreciation for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Jun 28, 2023
Baron Bowers
Counting down the days to the Annual Blessing of Parish Pets. It's such a beautiful tradition.
Jun 24, 2023
Jefferson Miller
This event is a wonderful opportunity to express our gratitude for the love and joy our pets bring into our lives.
Jun 23, 2023
Jennifer Dickey
I'm deeply moved by the thoughtfulness of this event. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the love and companionship of our pets.
Jun 22, 2023
Ken Choy
I'm deeply moved by the thoughtfulness of this event. It's a beautiful way to celebrate the love and companionship of our pets.
Jun 22, 2023
Robert Lowe
I can't think of a better way to show my gratitude for my pet than to bring them to receive a blessing.
Jun 21, 2023
Corey Roberts
The love and companionship our pets provide is truly special. I'm grateful for this event that highlights and celebrates that bond.
Jun 20, 2023
Christine Burke
Pets bring so much joy and comfort to our lives. It's wonderful to see them being celebrated and blessed.
Jun 20, 2023
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