Animal Blessing Service

A larger than usual gathering of all creatures (mostly dogs, and one very brave cat named Maharajah) great and small with their human companions took place in church on Friday 3 October for our annual Animal Blessing Service on Feast Day of St Francis, Patron Saint of animals. The animals were well behaved during the hymns, prayers and music, and reacted well to being blessed with a splash of holy water. All present enjoyed the refreshments which followed and a chance to meet other animal lovers.

 

Our service was once again listed among events to celebrate World Animal Day – we managed to persuade Freddie the church dog to wear his special WAD bandana for long enough for a photo opportunity.

 

If you were not able to join us the service please do watch our service recording at https://www.youtube.com/live/OmM2ID-Fp5c

The service sheet can also be found here

 

A diary date for animal lovers: Freddie the church dog looks forward to welcoming animals and humans back to his territory on Friday 2 October 2026 at 12.10 pm.