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\"\"<\/a>Blessing of the Animals<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/em><\/strong>Bring your pets to a service just for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Animals of all shapes and sizes are welcome as are their people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Genesis 1:26<\/a> teaches that God gave humans stewardship over animals, giving them a responsibility to care for His creatures.<\/span><\/p>\n

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi<\/a>, the blessing of animals shows that all of God\u2019s creatures are cherished and beloved.<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am<\/span><\/strong>, outside, in front of Memorial<\/abbr> United Methodist Church, 1726\u00a0Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, CA.\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

You and your pet may arrive as early as 9:30 am.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For more info: call (559) 299-4615\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flyer: Blessing of Animals Flyer 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Last updated: August 17, 2026 at 14:01 pm<\/p>\n

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