,Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
Sunday Worship   10:30am
October 4, 2026
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The Blessing of the Animals
Join us in this multi-species, multi-generational service.  All well-behaved humans and their willing companion animals are invited to attend. If your companion animal would prefer not to be in a crowd, you can bring a picture. Stuffed animals are also welcome!
 
All are welcome to join Yappy Hour where there will be tasty treats for our companions and their humans!

“Beneath the differences, there is sameness. Like us…animals embody the mystery and wonder of consciousness. Like us, they are not only in the world, they are aware of it. Like us, they are the psychological centers of a life that is uniquely their own.”          ~Tom Regan
 
Worship participants:
​Rev Dr Beth Johnson and the UU Animal Ministry Team 
Music Director: Jamie Pastman 
Tech: Alex Dvorak

Opening Music	Jamie
Welcome & Church Life	Gene Schafer
Land Acknowledgement	Rev Beth
Opening Song - #175 Celebrate the Web of Life	.Congregation
Call To Worship	Rev Beth, Tiff & Gene Schafer
Opening Hymn - #395 Sing and Rejoice	Congregation
Chalice Lighting	Gene
Dogsology	Congregation
Reflections  Who's Blessing Who?  Who Belongs?	Rev Beth
Procession of the Blessing of the Animals	Rev Beth
Litany of Love	Rev Beth
All God's Creatures Have a Place in the Choir	.Congregation
Offertory	Rev Beth
Offertory Words	Rev Beth
Offertory Music	Jamie
Chalice Extinguishing & Benediction	Rev Beth
Closing Hymn - #1010 We Give Thanks	Congregation
Music Going Forth	Jamie