Saint John’s (Memphis) | Sun., Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. in the Cloister Courtyard. (The Greer St. gate will be open.) Your furry, feathery, or scaled family members are all welcome to receive the blessing and a St. Francis charm. We are asking to let us know what animals, big and small, to expect so we can plan treats for this event for all the members of your family. All pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier when they come to be blessed. Go to tinyurl.com/SJEPetBlessing to register.
Immanuel Episcopal Church (La Grange) | Sun., Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Barney Gordon, presiding. Immanuel La Grange is located at 35 Second Street in La Grange, TN, 38046. Music by Kara Neavor. Potluck on the grounds following the service. In case of rain, service will move to La Grange General Store. For more information, contact Grace Upshaw: 901-267-3132. Please bring your leash.
Grace-St. Luke’s (Memphis) | Sun., Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. All people and pets (“creatures great and small”) are invited to a service in the church nave. We will commemorate commitments of love, simplicity, care for the poor, and animals, commonly attributed to Francis, who prayed that all might become instruments of the peace of God for the world. Please ensure pets are leashed or otherwise secured. Don’t have a pet friend that can come to the nave to be blessed or any pet at all? You can participate anyway! Bring a picture or special item connecting you to your pet or an animal you care about to be blessed. Children are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffed animal to receive a blessing! All are welcome to celebrate with us all of God’s creatures.
Calvary (Downtown Memphis) | Sat., Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Calvary will join neighboring Downtown Memphis faith communities for the first-ever Downtown Churches Association Blessing of the Animals! It will occur on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. at Court Square Park. Free parking at Calvary. Bring your critter for a brief worship service, blessing, and check out booths from our pet-loving partners. To have your departed pet’s name(s) in the Prayers, please contact Clay Wommel via email at cwoemmel@gmail.com. Include the subject, your pet’s name(s), your name, and your church name.
Holy Communion (Memphis) | Sun., Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. | Honor the Feast of St. Francis by bringing your own animals to Holy Communion for a blessing. Furry or fuzzy, slippery or slithery, all of God’s children are welcome on the steps of Church of the Holy Communion (Memphis) at 3:00 p.m. on October 6. We will bless stuffed animals at the 10:30 a.m. service that Sunday as well.
St. George’s (Germantown) | Oct. 6 at 5 p.m. on the Garth. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and properly-restrained pets to enjoy this special service on the Garth. Light dinner and fellowship at 5 p.m. followed by the service at 5:30 p.m.
