Spoiled Texas pets, large and small, received blessings over the weekend from Episcopal clergy. In what has become an essential community event, churches in the Diocese of Texas found new ways to connect with neighbors and the animals they love.
In Navasota, the Rev. Cynthia Engle...
St. Paul's, Navasota, went to the local news to get the word out about their pet blessing. Watch it below and call your local news today and get your message out!
Got a Fido too feisty for the crowd? Is Princess too prissy for regular company? Just can't make the Annual Pet Blessing Sunday, October 6? Well, good news. There is a second chance to get Buster blessed. Drive your darling through the church parking lot on Sunday, October 13, 9:15-10:15...
The Rev. Alex Large has accepted the call as associate rector of St. Martin's, Houston. He was previously in the Diocese of Washington. The Rev. Thomas Morris has accepted the call as chaplain at All Saints' School, Tyler. He was previously in the Diocese of Tennessee. The...
If you can't find a pet blessing near you, then you aren't looking hard enough! Churches across the Diocese of Texas are taking to their lawns, parks and parking lots to bless some of the most spoiled animals on the planet. Check the list below for a blessing near you or see the same list in the...
Jayne McCurry, of St. Cyprian's, Lufkin wrote to us, sharing new ideas and lessons learned over several years of pet blessings. Read her note below:
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This is our third year to have a blessing of the animals where we have invited the Lufkin Community. The response has been...
Watch this video to learn about this Saint, who has inspired pet blessings around the world:
St. Matthew's, Henderson will hold their annual pet blessing on Sunday, October 6 at 2 p.m. Bishop Jeff Fisher will join the Rev. Patsy Barham to perform the animal blessings. St. Matthew's is also known for their pumpkin patch that they host on campus during the same time...
St. Mark's is asking people to bring pets, and join the St. Mark’s community for the Blessing of the Animals, on Sunday, October 6, at 10 a.m. On that morning, amid the barks, howls and meows, St. Mark's will share in a liturgy and offer a blessing to each animal and his or her...
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin is planning a Blessing of the Animals on October 6 at 4 p.m. They created the advertisment below: