Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals
on Capitol Hill

On behalf of Creation Justice Ministries and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, you are invited to a Blessing of the Animals celebration on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 1:00pm, in Washington, DC, on Capitol Hill. The Blessing will take place the same month as the Feast of St. Francis, which is marked by many congregations with blessings of the animals. It will be an inter-religious opportunity to reflect on caring for God’s creatures, including endangered species.

Members of Congress as well as congressional staff are especially encouraged to attend. To send a message that will encourage your members of Congress to attend, use our easy contact form.

Photographs and video recording are encouraged.

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Location

The United Methodist Building
100 Maryland Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002

The United Methodist Building is located next to the Supreme Court. Weather permitting, the blessing will be hosted outdoors in the grassy knoll on the south side of the building, facing the Supreme Court. In case of rain, the Blessing will be held indoors.