Furry & Feathered Friends Welcome at Blessing of the Animals Sat. 10/3 & Sun. 10/4

This weekend, the pews at St. Paul’s Church in Concord will be dotted with furry and feathered friends. Animals are welcome to attend Saint Francis Day services and receive blessings on Saturday, 10/3 at 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10/4 at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. St. Paul’s Church is located at 21 Centre Street in Concord.

Those furry and feathered friends are also invited to attend an outdoor Blessing of the Animals at White Park. The Rev. Kate Atkinson of St. Paul’s and the Rev. Jason Wells of Grace Episcopal will meet, greet, and bless animals from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. at White Park near the peace pole and small garden, on the Centre St. side of the pond. In addition to blessings, there will be music, activities, and treats for people and animals alike.

The Blessing of the Animals events are family-friendly, free, and open to all. Blessings aren’t limited to dogs and cats. Scores of other critters, from goats and chickens, to bunnies and hamsters, receive blessings each year.

In the event of inclement weather, Blessing of the Animals at White Park will be cancelled. Updates will be posted at www.facebook.com/stpaulsconcord. St. Francis Day services at St. Paul’s Church are rain or shine.

St. Paul’s Church is located at 21 Centre Street, Concord, NH. For more information on Blessing of the Animals and other happenings, call 603-224-2523 or visit www.stpaulsconcord.org.

Photo credit: SUSAN DOUCET/Concord Monitor