I mentioned this at our Anniversary Party and I've been calling this a Blessing of the Pets but I like the way I just saw it written today ..... "A day of gratitude for all living things." The Fountain Street Church at 24 Fountain Street Northeast, Grand Rapids , MI is a beautiful cathedral in downtown Grand Rapids. June Wolf went to their service a couple of years ago and it's been on my mind since she mentioned it to me. Here's the write-up from their website, www.fountainstreet.org "... Because truly everyone belongs to Fountain Street Church. That, and once a year we invite animals to join us in honor of Earth Day and the legacy of Albert Schweitzer. In addition to llamas you will also find African Drummers, Bluegrass strummers, Gospel singers, bell ringers, operatic divas, three different choirs, Muslims, Jews, Native Americans, and even a preacher or two. April 18 - Reverence for Life Sunday - A day of gratitude for all living things. An FSC tradition that invites you to bring your animal companions to Church! We will have music from a variety of human friends as we celebrate animal friends and neighbors. From September to the end of June, worship services are held in the sanctuary each Sunday from 11 a.m. to noon. Song and spoken word are emphasized in an atmosphere of beauty and dignity. An magnificent organ, adult, teen and a junior choirs and guest artists perform both traditional and contemporary music. Sermons draw from Biblical and modern literature. People of diverse theological persuasions find the experience inspiring and spiritual." There will be a number of us from the MFF attending. This is an invitation to MFF members and non-members to join us. Ferrets should be in a carrier. Dee Gage Midwest Ferret Fellowship West Michigan Ferret Connection [Posted in FML 6663]