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Blessing of the Animals

We honor the love and companionship that animals provide, and express gratitude for their presence in our lives

Pastor Jeff offers a prayer to your pet at the The Blessing of the Animals during the second week of October.

Everyone is welcome!

Honoring All of God’s Creatures

The Blessing of the Animals

The Blessing of the Animals has become a deeply meaningful tradition for our community each fall. It offers a chance to honor the love and companionship that animals provide, and to express gratitude for their presence in our lives.

Pastor Jeff will offer a special prayer and blessing over your beloved animal, asking for their continued health, happiness, and protection.

The entire community is invited each fall during the second week of October.
For everyone’s safety and comfort, we kindly ask that pets be on leashes or in carriers. If you’re bringing a horse or larger animal, please ensure they are properly secured.

 

Join us as we give thanks for God’s beautiful creatures
and the unconditional love they share with us.

Give thanks for God’s beautiful creatures

From horses, dogs, and cats to rabbits, birds, and even the smallest critters, we celebrate the joy they bring to our lives and express gratitude for their presence.

Whether they gallop, trot, pounce, or purr. Pastor Jeff will offer a special prayer and blessing over your beloved animal, asking for their continued health, happiness, and protection.

The entire community is invited to join us for our annual Pet Blessing—held every fall during the second week of October. It’s a special time for our whole community to come together and celebrate the animals we love.

 

2021 Blessing of the Animals 7

Dog blessing

2023 Blessing of the Animals2 (1)

Hermit crab blessing

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month.
All are welcome to participate.

Sunday worship -10:00am

Children's Sunday School-10:00am
Weekly Bible Study - Wed 2pm

St. John's United Church of Christ
232 East Market Street, P.O. Box 216
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
570.366.2255 | sjucc17961@gmail.com

Office Hours:
Monday 9AM - 12PM
Tuesday 9AM - 12PM
Wednesday 9AM - 12PM
Thursday 9AM - 12PM
Friday - CLOSED