Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ | Chesterfield, MO » Blessing of the Animals http://www.ivychapel.org We are an open, welcoming, family-oriented congregation. No matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:49:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Record turnout for Blessing of the Animals! http://www.ivychapel.org/2011/09/10/record-turnout-for-blessing-of-the-animals/ http://www.ivychapel.org/2011/09/10/record-turnout-for-blessing-of-the-animals/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 21:22:50 +0000 Rich http://www.ivychapel.org/?p=1710 IMG_2040

Thanks to everyone who brought their furry (or shelled) friends to the 11th annual Blessing of the Animals at Ivy Chapel. We had a record turnout this year, despite the weather. And an extra-special thank you to everyone who made donations the Bi-State Pet Food Pantry. The food and funds will go a long way to helping struggling local families keep their pets in these tough economic times.

]]> http://www.ivychapel.org/2011/09/10/record-turnout-for-blessing-of-the-animals/feed/ 0 Thanks to all the creatures who joined us… http://www.ivychapel.org/2010/08/30/who-will-show-up-for-this-years-blessing-of-the-animals/ http://www.ivychapel.org/2010/08/30/who-will-show-up-for-this-years-blessing-of-the-animals/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:31:02 +0000 Rich http://www.ivychapel.org/?p=1087 2010BlessingThanks to all the creatures who joined us at Ivy Chapel… and for their owners who brought them!

We have always been blessed with good weather for this event…but this year was certainly one of the best. Dogs of all sizes and cats were in abundance.

Check out photos from the event, and contact us if you’d like a copy.

]]> http://www.ivychapel.org/2010/08/30/who-will-show-up-for-this-years-blessing-of-the-animals/feed/ 0 Thanks to all the creatures who joined us… http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/09/12/featured-post-2/ http://www.ivychapel.org/2009/09/12/featured-post-2/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:22:19 +0000 admin http://www.ivychapel.dreamhosters.com/?p=102 BOAFeatureDogs and cats — and even a rabbit, hampster and Russian tortoise — descended on Ivy Chapel in record numbers on Sept. 12th for the Blessing of the Animals.

This was Ivy’s ninth year for the Blessing of the Animals, and it was the busiest yet. It was also the ninth straight year we have been fortunate to have perfect weather.

This year, we were proud to accept donations for C.H.A.M.P. assistance dogs. Donations will ensure C.H.A.M.P. will be able to continue providing service dogs free of charge to adults and children with disabilities.

Thank you to everyone who shared their pets with us… and see you next year!

Here’s a short video of Moose the Russian tortoise, who stopped by to be blessed and to sample Ivy’s turf…

Click on the photo below to view our photo album from the 2009 Blessing of the Animals at Ivy Chapel. If you would like hi-res versions of any of these photos, please e-mail the Ivy Chapel webmaster.

2009 Blessing of the Animals

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