Blessing of the Animals

Dumbarton United Methodist Church will conduct “a blessing of the animals” on the front steps of the church. The Rev. Mary Kay Totty says it’s not necessary to bring a pet. People can bring pictures of their pets to be blessed. Or even stuffed animals. Oct. 8 was chosen for the blessing because it is close to Oct. 4, St. Francis Day, in honor of the Patron Saint of Animals. The church conducted its first blessing of the animals last year, and it was covered by Patch: http://georgetown.patch.com/articles/rescued-animals-blessed-at-dumbarton-united-methodist-church

            The church is located at 3133 Dumbarton Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.