Blessing of the Backpacks

Schedule

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025 at 08:45 am

UTC-04:00

Location

First United Methodist Church Salem | Salem, VA

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On Sunday, August 17th we want to send all of our students, teachers, staff, and administrators back to school with a special blessing. Therefore, we invite everyone to bring their backpacks, bookbags, briefcases, etc. with them for a special time of prayer and blessing.
Blessing of the Backpacks will be held in the following services:
8:45 AM Genesis service (Fellowship Hall)
11:00 AM Sanctuary service (Sanctuary)
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First United Methodist Church Salem, 125 US-11, Salem, VA 24153-3615, United States

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