A national church service celebrating the welfare of animals is being hosted at the Bridlington Priory this coming Sunday (6th October).
Pets great and small will be welcomed to the communion service where animals will be blessed, and Priory Rector Revd Neil Bowler is asking parishioners and visitors to the town to bring along their pets whatever they might be – dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and even goldfish.
For those that don’t currently have a pet they are asked to bring along a photo of an animal that has been a part of their life.
Members of the local RSPCA branch will also be in attendance and all are welcome to the special service which will be held on Sunday 6th October at 10.30am.
Said Revd Bowler:“We are looking forward to hosting – for the first time – this national service here at the Bridlington Priory, at which we give thanks and celebrate the special place that animals have in our lives and our world.
“I know how much our animals, be they our pet dogs or cats, rabbits or parrots, or whatever animals we look after and care for, are cherished by people in Bridlington and beyond and how much joy they bring into our lives.
“It is good to make time and space to give thanks for all that they bring into our lives and to pray also for their welfare.”added Reve Bowler.
