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\"\"<\/a>On Sunday, October 5th we will hold our thirteenth annual neighborhood Blessing of the Animals at 4:00 pm on the front lawn of Trinity Moravian Church. \u00a0All pets are welcome, we invite folks from Washington Park, Sunnyside, Waughtown, and other neighborhoods to attend! We expect quite a turnout!\u00a0 All pet owners are welcome to bring their pets for this service, which will feature special music and the singing of familiar hymns including \u201cAll Things Bright and Beautiful.\u201d\u00a0 Pet carriers are encouraged for those with small pets.\u00a0 Some may wish to bring pictures of pets who cannot come in \u201cperson\u201d or which are uncomfortable in the presence of other animals.<\/p>\n

Parking is available on street and right across the street in our Sunnyside parking lot.<\/p>\n

Safety Considerations for the Pet Blessing Service<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is important for all participants to respect the needs of their pets and other people\u2019s pets.\u00a0 In order to do so, all pet owners are expected to maintain behavioral control of their pet(s) at all times.\u00a0 Small pets should be carried in a carrier to prevent an accidental escape.\u00a0 Larger animals must be on a short leash, no longer than four feet in length.\u00a0 Retractable leashes must not be used as they provide little control of the animal.\u00a0 It is important to realize that many animals are uncomfortable in new environments, around unknown people and\/or animals and may react defensively.\u00a0 Do not force your pet to participate in the blessing if your pet is uncomfortable. Pastor Jackman is used to dealing with animals and generally is able to make them comfortable.\u00a0 Please allow personal space between your pet and other pets.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have an aggressive, protective or defensive pet that you would like to have blessed at the service, you are invited to bring a photo of your pet to the service and present the photo to Pastor John for the blessing.\u00a0\u00a0 If your pet is sick, disabled, or elderly and you would like to have your pet blessed without the stress of bringing him\/her to the service, you are also invited to bring a photo of your pet for a personal blessing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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