Name: Colesville Presbyterian Church Invites you to Blessing of the Animals Service
Start: 2026-09-27T15:00:00-04:00

🐾 Bring your best friends to the Blessing of the Animals Service! 🐶🐱🦜
Join us at Colesville Presbyterian Church as we celebrate and bless all of our furry, feathered, and scaled companions! Whether they bark, purr, squawk, or slither, all pets (and their humans) are welcome.
📅 Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Front Lawn | 12800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
⚠️ Important Reminder: For everyone’s safety and comfort, please make sure all pets are kept securely on a leash or in a crate.
We can’t wait to meet your beloved companions! ❤️

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🐾 Bring your best friends to the Blessing of the Animals Service! 🐶🐱🦜
Join us at Colesville Presbyterian Church as we celebrate...

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The free JSSA Montgomery County, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo is designed to connect jobseekers aged 50 and over with...

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