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A pup receiving a special blessing during the Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, a pet-friendly event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
Guests and pets sitting in the courtyard during the Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, a dog-friendly event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
A dog giving kisses at the pet-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, an annual event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
A Corgi being blessed at the dog-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, an annual event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
People and dogs gather in the courtyard area at the pet-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
A pup receiving a special blessing during the Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, a pet-friendly event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
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Guests and pets sitting in the courtyard during the Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, a dog-friendly event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
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A dog giving kisses at the pet-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, an annual event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
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A Corgi being blessed at the dog-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church, an annual event in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
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People and dogs gather in the courtyard area at the pet-friendly Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC. Photo by @stjameshvl.
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Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church

Mark your calendars for Blessing of the Animals at St. James Episcopal Church! This dog-friendly event will be held at 5:00 PM on October 4, 2026 at St. James Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, NC. Visit Website

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Furry, feathered, and even scaly friends are welcome to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi at this annual outdoor blessing. In celebration of this day, they’re collecting cat and dog food and other pet supplies for Blue Ridge Humane Society at all services on this day as well.

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