10/06/2023
All are welcome at our annual Blessing of the Animals tomorrow, Saturday, October 7 at 1:00 pm at New Jasper UMC Xenia, Ohio, 3060 New Jasper Rd. It's too bad we're not doing this event today, as the weather is currently ideal! However, the prediction is for an overnight low of 43, reaching 55 degrees by 1 pm. If it feels too chilly outside, we'll move indoors to the basement fellowship hall. If any horses, cows, or other large animals join us, we'll bless them outdoors and then come inside and get warm with our smaller animal friends and family members.
Please bring your animals in a carrier, cage, or on leash for the comfort and safety of all. A good option to consider is to bring a photo or symbol of your pet. A portion of our blessing service will be devoted to remembering our beloved animals who have died.
If you are not able to attend tomorrow in person, but would like us to include your animals in either or both the blessing and the memorial, please comment below, giving me your animal's name; if deceased, please include the date of their passing.
