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    • What is an Episcopalian? (Humor)
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      • The Book of Common Prayer
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Blessing of the Animals

Description
The Blessing of Animals is an outdoor worship service held each year on the Sunday in October closest to the Feast Day of St. Francis (October 4th ). Francis is the patron saint of animals, whose love for all creatures was legendary, he inspires us to remember that all creatures are created by God.
The service is open to the public and all well-mannered pets are invited. **Please do not bring aggressive animals** All creatures are welcome to receive the blessing (in baskets, containers, or on leashes as needed to protect them from other nearby animals).
So bring your dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, gerbils, guinea pigs, horses, snakes and even your fish for a sweet, loving, hands-on blessing. Our animal friends are a blessing to us, so it is fitting that once a year we can offer them a blessing as well. Water and treats will be provided for our animal friends.  
Future Dates: October 6, 2019 at 4 PM.
Cost: Free
How can you Help?
  • Setup beforehand
  • Clean-up afterwards
  • Bring in animal food to be donated to local shelters
  • Provide a cash donation for local shelters (Make the check out to Christ the King with Animal Blessing in the Memo line)

    Ask about the Animal Blessing

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Adult Sunday School 9:00 - 9:45 AM
Sunday Service 10:00 AM - Rite II
Nursery - Infant  to 5 years old​
Children's Chapel during service for  Kindergarden through Middle School
Christ the King Episcopal Church
6400 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809
​Phone:(863) 858-1948