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, 28 Feb 2010 19:55:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 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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