Scottsdale church celebrates blessing of the animals
The public is welcome to attend the” Blessing of the Animals” on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9:00 a.m.
(Courtesy Mary Ann Clifft)
Desert Mission United Methodist Church will host a “Blessing of the Animals” event at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 on the church grounds, 7373 E. Dixileta Drive in Scottsdale.
Everyone in the community is invited to bring their beloved pets on leashes or in carriers for a brief individual blessing and a treat, according to a press release.
Participants are welcome to take photographs. Families may also bring a collar, toy, or photo to be blessed on behalf of shy pets or even animal companions that have passed away. A moment of remembrance will honor pets that are no longer with us, and participants can bring a photo to place on the remembrance table.
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Scottsdale church celebrates blessing of the animals
(Courtesy Mary Ann Clifft)
The public is welcome to attend the” Blessing of the Animals” on Saturday, Nov. 1, at 9:00 a.m.
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Desert Mission United Methodist Church will host a “Blessing of the Animals” event at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 on the church grounds, 7373 E. Dixileta Drive in Scottsdale.
Everyone in the community is invited to bring their beloved pets on leashes or in carriers for a brief individual blessing and a treat, according to a press release.
Participants are welcome to take photographs. Families may also bring a collar, toy, or photo to be blessed on behalf of shy pets or even animal companions that have passed away. A moment of remembrance will honor pets that are no longer with us, and participants can bring a photo to place on the remembrance table.
Rooted in a centuries-old Christian tradition, the Blessing of the Animals is closely associated with St. Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), whose life and writing expressed a deep kinship with all living things.
The blessing ritual is simple and welcoming: a short prayer of gratitude and a sign of blessing for each creature and its humans.
For more information, email office@desertmissionumc.org or call (480) 595-1814.
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