Published in the September 28, 2018 edition

MELROSE — The First United Methodist Church, 645 Main St., Melrose, will be holding its annual Blessing of the Animals service, an informal time of giving thanks for God’s gift of animals, on the church lawn on Sunday, September 30, at 5 p.m. All are invited.

Pets must be leashed or caged.

In the event of rain, the celebration will be held inside.  

For more information, please call the church at 781-662-7060 or visit www.fumcmelrose.org or www.facebook.com/fumcmelrose.