Several churches in the Fayette area will hold special services to bless animals of parishioners and members of the community during the next couple of weeks.
Most require that animals be kept confined either on a leash or in a carrier and that they be accompanied by an adult.
The Episcopal Church of the Nativity will hold its annual blessing of the animals and pet fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1
The event will be held at The Gazebo in downtown Fayetteville across the street from the old Fayette County Courthouse. The Rev. Rita Henault, rector of the church, will conduct animal blessings at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
All are invited to bring their pets. Animals should be on a leash, hand-carried or in a carrier.
Other activities that will be set up in the vicinity are pet contests, a mini-petting zoo, food booths, pony rides, face painting, balloons, pet demonstrations, pet adoptions, and a raffle.
Corporate sponsors this year are Fayette Veterinary Medical Center, Able2 Rent All, and Doggie Day Care of Fayette. Prize donors are Doggie Day Care, Best Dawg Gone Grooming, Larry’s Giant Subs, My Best Buddy, Fayetteville Express, Broadway Diner, Partners II Pizza, Harris-Stone Cleaners, Baci Italian Cuisine, Fun Bowl, Staples, H.J. Wings & Things, Johnny’s New York Style Pizza, and Royal Chef China Bistro.
Funds raised from all activities will go to the Fayette County Humane Society.
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will host the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at the church. Pastors Fritz Wiese and Miriam Beecher will offer prayers and music, and each animal will receive a blessing and a gift. All are welcome, but animals should be secured by a leash or carrier.
This service will close UNITE! weekend for the church.
Christ Our Shepherd is on the corner of Ga. Highway 54 and Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host The Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. No pre-registration is required. All types of pets are welcome but they must be on a leash or in a crate and accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times.
The pet parade begins immediately after the service. All participants are asked to bring a stuffed animal to be blessed and taken to the Children’s Home at Christian City.
For more information, call the church office, 770-461-3403, and ask for Paula Littleton.
Prince of Peace is on Ga. Hwy. 314 between Lowe’s and the Fayette Pavilion in Fayettevile.
