Held each year in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, Grace Church’s Blessing of Animals service provides not only an opportunity for our pets to be blessed, but also for us to give thanks for the many blessings we receive through our pets and other animals.

This year we will hold a drive-through blessing from 4:30 - 5:45 PM under the porte-cochere along Boulevard on Sunday, October 4. All animals are welcome!

Grace Church asks that all pets and humans stay in their cars and that humans over the age of 2 wear a mask while on our campus. If there are cars in line when you arrive, please enter the corner parking lot from Brenau Ave and proceed through the covered driveway from there.

A blessing will also be incorporated into both our 9:00 AM Zoom and 10:45 AM live-stream services on October 4. So if you aren’t able to drive-through later in the afternoon, please make plans to bring your pets to (virtual) worship that morning!

We’d like to share a photo of your pet(s) prior to the start of the live-stream service and also on our social media that day. Send your favorite picture, along with your pet’s name, to Jennifer on or before Wednesday, September 30.

At Grace Church, we’ve also taken this opportunity every fall to invite donations for the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. You can find a list of items needed or make a monetary donation at their website.

We look forward to seeing you and your beloved pets, in-person and/or virtually, on Sunday, October 4.