Blessing of the Animals at CLC June 25

Pastor Marc A. Stutzel says, “We know our pets are more than just pets. They are members of our families. We’ll honor the special grace God has given us through the amazing cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and fish in our lives.” / Illustration: Poster Foundry

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Christ Lutheran Church invites all to its annual summer celebration “as we bless the special pets in our lives!”

The event is Sunday, June 25 at 10 a.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 32 Pascack Road. Worship is in the sanctuary. When you park in the main lot (entrance via Church Road), look for the large doors under the cross. All animals (and their humans) are welcome. 

Pastor Marc A. Stutzel says, “We know our pets are more than just pets. They are members of our families. We’ll honor the special grace God has given us through the amazing cats, dogs, hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and fish in our lives.”

If your pet is unable to attend or is not comfortable in crowds, bring a photo (“a picture on your smartphone works great”) and Stutzel will offer a blessing. 

Christ Lutheran Church (CLC) serves Woodcliff Lake and Northern Bergen County. Since 1959, CLC continues to feed the faith and body of the wider community. 

A congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), its 335 members “share Christ’s love wherever we can. During the summer, worship is in our sanctuary and livestreamed on our website at 10 a.m. Find us on Facebook or Instagram.” Call the church office at (201) 391-4224, email clc4u2@verizon.net, or visit clc4u.com.