Blessing of pets

SUSSEX — On Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 30 at 9:30 a.m., the Sussex United Methodist Church will hold its annual special worship services to give thanks for the Blessing of Creation.

At these services, all people and their pets (and other reasonably polite animals) are invited to come to the church's outdoor chapel in the rear of the church (located at 15 Bank Street, Sussex) for a special blessing during worship (weather permitting).

To make sure everyone gets along, all dogs must be on a leash, and other pets must be securely leashed or caged. People are encouraged to wear casual attire at the worship service, which will run about an hour or less.