Pet Blessing at Worship

Name: Pet Blessing at Worship
Start: 2024-10-06T09:00:00-05:00
Location: 4831 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN, United States, Minnesota 55807

Schedule

Sun Oct 06 2024 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

4831 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN, United States, Minnesota 55807 | Duluth, MN

Join in this outdoor worship service that will focus on the joy and mutual care we share with animals. The community is invited to bring their pets or pet photos to one of two services: 9am at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 4831 Grand Ave, Duluth, or 11am at United Lutheran Church, 701 3rd Ave, Proctor.
The date of this celebration coincides with the commemoration of St. Francis on October 4. He is remembered for his choice to set aside wealth in order to serve those in greatest need. He had a special care for all creation, recognizing that animals are also God’s beloved creatures with the capacity to praise God.
The local celebration invites people to consider the connection between Creator and creation. Through our care for our pets, we glimpse a bit of the care and love God has for us. Through this special service, we remember that God gives life and being to all that exists, and calls humanity to tend and care for God’s good creation. Our pets are often the creatures with whom we are most closely connected.
The service will include music and readings, communion for all people, as well as a personal blessing for each pet. Everyone is welcome; people don’t need to have a pet to attend. There will be a display area to post photos of pets who cannot come and an area to remember those who have died. Pets who attend need to be leashed, caged, and vaccinated, as appropriate to their species. For more information contact Pastor Liz at [email protected]