St. Barnabas Episcopal Church will give a Blessing of the Animals from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Winslow Green.

Church officials said they will bless all the critters that come by, and the first 100 will receive a St. Francis medal.

St. Barnabas blesses the animals of the congregation in an annual celebration of the Feast of St. Francis. The Blessing of the Animals is one of the most loved gatherings at St. Barnabas, and the church wants to share it with the community. The animals will be blessed by the St. Barnabas Rector, The Reverend Karen Haig, Deacon for St. Barnabas The Reverend Dan Fowler, and The Reverend Jim Friedrich, a frequent feature on the Episcopal Café for his homilies and blog.

Local farms, humane societies, PAWS, and the community have been invited to participate. Organizers said the event for all ages and backgrounds, and a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors and their fur family. All animals welcome; no “dog-ma” required.