Rev Terry Cummings will celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of animals and the environment, at Blue Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sunday October 6th. A thirteenth century monk, St Francis founded the Franciscan order which still exists today. Many faith traditions, including UU’s celebrate St. Francis Day with a blessing of the animals during the service.
We shall follow this tradition in honoring all creatures great and small. Those present in person or on Zoom will be invited to share stories and memories of their favorite animals, and may bring pictures to share –or may bring their pets to the service. Guest speaker Rev. Terry Cummings will offer a blessing to all that are present, in person and in the hearts and minds of members and friends. Rev. Terry will also share a reflection on the spiritual connection between people and animals in her sermon, “Animals Are People Too.”
We invite everyone to be with us for services, beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday mornings in our fellowship hall, 230 W. Messenger St., Rice Lake, and on Zoom. All are welcome at Blue Hills UU; the zoom link is sent to members, and anyone interested may request it by contacting patriciashifferd@gmail.com. https://bluehillsuu.org