Blessing of the Animals  

Saturday October 5, 2024  11AM

God revealed through the prophet Isaiah that when Paradise is restored:

6 The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with the kid, the calf and the lion and the fatling together, and a little child shall lead them. 7 The cow and the bear shall graze, their young shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. 8 The nursing child shall play over the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the adder's den. 9 They will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

All the animals of creation will have their place in God’s kingdom.

Come and join in a celebration of God’s living creatures as we offer a “Blessing of the Animals.”*

*There will be a “Tree of Remembrance” to honor pets that have passed on.

Pet owners are invited to bring their furry, feathery, and scaly friends for a special blessing on the lawn of Glen Leven Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 5th  at 11AM.

This special event, which is free and open to ALL members of the community regardless of their religious affiliation, is a celebration of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. All of God’s creatures are welcome. Pet owners will have the opportunity to show their appreciation for their pets, make new friends, and share the company of other animals and their owners. Rev. Mark S. Bryan, Ph.D. will bestow individual blessings on every animal in attendance: be they horses, pigs, chickens, goats, dogs, cats, goldfish, hamsters, parrots, or others.  Owners can honor their deceased pets with the Tree of Remembrance.

Pets must be restrained on a leash or in a carrier. People should bring their own chairs.