Rain or Shine!
First Congregational Church of Darien will host a
community-wide outdoor Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 11:15
a.m.
The Blessing will take place on the
church’s front lawn at 14 Brookside Road, after the 10:00 a.m. service.
As
always, the morning worship is also open to the general public.
The
general public is invited to bring pets of all kinds as Rev. Dale Rosenberger
will offer a special blessing for each individual animal and the family who
brings them. “This blessing celebrates the
role that animals and pets play in our lives,” said Rev. Rosenberger.
“They give us unconditional love, companionship and
comfort. The love they give us is the same love we share with
each other, the same love God extends to us. They are full members of our
families; God’s redemptive sweep includes them. We welcome everyone to
bring their pets large and small – mammal, reptile, avian or fish– to join us
this open blessing.”
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The
tradition of blessing animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of
Assisi’s love for all creatures.
For more information about the blessing, contact dhanlon@uccdarien.org or
call 203-655-0491.
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