From Canada-A Beaconsfield Anglican church has gone one better than offering simple pet blessings, and found a new and novel way to boost church attendance in today’s increasingly secular society.
Christ Church Beaurepaire offers a full communion service to which pet owners are invited to bring their dogs. The monthly church service, known as Paws & Pray, is held on the first Sunday of each month, the next one being April 7.
Like other communion services held at the 90-year-old stone worship house on Church St. in Beaconsfield, the 45-minute service follows the Anglican Book of Alternative Services and includes hymns, Gospel readings and a collection.
But, there the similarity ends.
At this service, hymns sung are about “the shaggy dog alone and stray,” dog treats, not just hosts are passed out during communion, and four-footed canines of every description fill the pews.
More here-
http://westislandgazette.com/news/story/2013/04/02/parishioners-are-happy-beaconsfield-church-has-gone-to-the-dogs/
1 comment:
I certainly hope they're singing the hymn "We thank you, Lord of Heaven", words by Jan Struther (1933), with its phrase "For dogs with friendly faces"!
Mike in MD
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