It's worth the trip over the San Rafael bridge for this special blessing. The congregation of Grace North Church invites pets and their people to a special "Blessing of the Animals" service inspired by St. Francis of Assisi. Bring your animal companion or a photo, or a picture of an endangered species in the wild you care about. The worth and connection of all life is honored in this blessing service, inviting your pet or a wild animal to flourish. We will also do a remembrance for pets who have died.
The sermon will be delivered by Dr.Lisa Fullam, who is also a veterinarian, an ethicist and associate professor at the Jesuit School of Theology.
FREE ! Any donations will be given to the Oakland SPCA.
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Instructions: Bring dogs on a leash or other pets in a pet carrier. We have blessed dogs, cats, bunnies, reptiles, fish, horses, whales and more. Bring a photo, if your pet has died or is too big, too small, or uncomfortable in new settings.
Where: Grace North Church is located at 2138 Cedar Street (at Cedar St and Walnut St) in Berkeley CA 94709, just one block east of Shattuck in the "Gourmet Ghetto" neighborhood of North Berkeley. All ages, faiths, and walks of life are welcome at Grace North Church events.For more information about this event, visit us on eventbrite: www.gracenorthchurch-blessings.eventbrite.com
