On August 25, 2024, we came together for a special service where we "Blessed the Animals". We were led by our guest speaker Deacon Chris Everhart, St. Pius X Parish, Manchester, NH and Rev Geisa Matos from WCUMC in the church's backyard.
We had an outdoor service where over 100 congregation members and community invited guests were invited to bring their animals and enjoy a special time with animals and friends. Pets were sprinkled with holy water and given a prayer blessing. A menagerie of animals came from dogs, cats, guinea pigs, mice, rabbits and a parrot. Refreshments and animal treats were served after the service with plenty of time to get to know everyone and their pets. A photo booth was constructed for all to take family/friend pictures with their furry or feathery friends. Lawn games were set up for children and adults to challenge each other to get the highest score. The WCUMC partnered this event with the Lowell Humane Society Pet Food Pantry where an overflowing table of pet food and supply donations were collected and packed up in the representative's car to take back to the Lowell Humane Society Pet Food Pantry. The donations were deeply appreciated.
Our plan is to have this event every year.
For those viewers interested in adopting pets, please go to their website and scroll throught the many pets looking for a new home.
https://www.lowellhumanesociety.org/adoption/available-pets/
