Animals have a way of reminding us of what matters most: Be present. Love generously. Find joy in the simple things. Rest when you need to. And don’t take life too seriously!
In the spirit of the Feast of St. Francis, we will celebrate the sacred bond we share with the animals in our lives. In Unity, we recognize the Divine Presence in all life—and our beloved animals often become cherished companions, teachers, comforters, and healers.
You are invited to bring a photo of your beloved animal companion—framed if possible—and place it on our altar. During the service, Rev. Victoria will offer a blessing for the animals we love, both those who are with us and those who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Following the service, we will gather in our Outdoor Sacred Space to create a special place of remembrance for animals we have loved and lost. We’ll paint our new little garden bridge in rainbow colors and add stones to the sacred ground, each bearing the name of a beloved animal companion.
Come celebrate the love, joy, wisdom, and sacred connection our animal companions bring into our lives.
Animal Blessing Ceremony
This Sunday, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis and his deep love for all of creation, we will begin creating a beautiful new place in our Outdoor Sacred Spaces to honor and remember our beloved animal companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
Together, we will create a Rainbow Bridge—an ornamental bridge designed not to walk across, but to pause, reflect, remember, and celebrate the love we shared with our animal companions.
The frame of the bridge is already in place, and now it is time for us to bring the bridge to life. You are invited to take ownership of one of the 23 boards, paint it in the designated rainbow color, and add the name of the beloved animal you are remembering. A numbered color chart will make it easy for everyone to participate.
We will also have white stones available for you to paint or inscribe with the name of a beloved pet. Together, we will walk to this sacred space, bless the site, honor the lives and memories of our animal companions, and place the stones in their special resting place.
Once the painted boards have dried, we will complete the Rainbow Bridge and install it behind the memorial stones—creating a lasting place of love, remembrance, and gratitude.
We invite you to join us for this tender, joyful, and meaningful ceremony as we celebrate the animals who have touched our lives and remind us that love continues to connect us, always.
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