Fall Quest Study Group
The
Quest is a 48-week series of lessons that explore Unity teachings
and your own spiritual beliefs. Each lesson includes a brief reading
and questions / exercises to reflect on. Our weekly study groups are
your opportunity to discuss the readings and share your discoveries
with others studying the Quest. Signups for weekly
study groups will begin in September. Study groups
will begin meeting in October. If you are looking for a practical way
to understand and integrate Unity’s New Thought Teachings, this
study group is for you!
ST. FRANCIS
DAY –
BLESSING
OF OUR ANIMAL COMPANIONS
Saturday, October 4, 2007 9:30 AM
Unity Church, 21 King Ave. (Cor. of Bradford) Albany
As autumn arrives, people in various places may notice something odd.
A procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and
even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony called the Blessing
of Pets.
This custom is conducted in remembrance
of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures on his feast
day of October 4. All are invited to celebrate the blessing with their
animal companions at the Bradford Street Lobby of Unity Church, rain
or shine. (In case of rain, the ceremony will take place in the sanctuary.)
We ask that all animal companions be properly leashed or in appropriate
carriers for their safety and to maintain a "peaceable kingdom"
for all two-legged and four-legged creatures in attendance. For health
reasons and out of respect for your pet, we ask that if animals have
any illness or injury they be brought to this service in a carrier,
so that we may limit stress and not further compromise the health of
your pet or another's.
Refreshments will be available for all animal and human participants.