Celebration and Blessing of the Animals

Guest Speaker: Rev. Gary Kowalski Topic: "A State of Bliss" All are welcome to participate in this beloved annual gathering where we celebrate the blessing of animals. Animals can take us into the places of deep, authentic joy that come only from knowing we are family, biologically, emotionally, and spiritually akin: belonging together, two-legged and otherwise, in this more-than-human world. In this Animal Blessing Celebration, Reverend Gary Kowalski explores the myths of East and West that acknowledge and awaken our primal connection with our living neighbors. People and critters, made for each other! Gary is the author of several books on animals, nature, and spirituality, including "The Souls of Animals" and "Goodbye Friend: Healing Wisdom For Anyone Who Has Ever Lost A Pet." He lives in New Mexico with his wife, Dori Jones. He is a past President of the Unitarian Universalist Animal Ministry. Visit his author’s website at www.kowalskibooks.com. In addition to Rev. Kowalski, leaders of UUAM, and yourself, do you know who else we'll see there? Some of the animals in YOUR life! That's IF you email pictures of them, along with their name(s) if known, to UUAM Board member Don Price at donpriceusna73@gmail.com. (Every animal is a miracle and deserves to be photographed a bajillion times, but to make things easier on our end, please send just one photo each. Thank you.) You are invited to send any photo you have taken of your companion animals, or at a sanctuary, in nature, etc. The deadline to send your photos is the end of the day, Sunday, September 28. And don't forget to register below! Free.