Salisbury Cathedral to hold service for pets

Salisbury Cathedral is to hold a service for pets on Saturday 14 September.

All Creatures Great And Small: A Service Of Blessing For Our Pets will be an informal afternoon service that will bless and give thanks for all God’s creatures, and the joy and companionship they bring to our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to come along with their pets or a photograph of their favourite animal.

The service will take place at the west end of the Cathedral, with the large doors opening onto the lawn. Visitors are welcome to join the service inside the Cathedral or gather with their animals outside. Aimed at children and their families, the service will include readings, hymns and music sung by the Cathedral choristers and the Cathedral’s Junior Choir. There will be hymns by John Rutter and Andrew Carter, as well as music from the pop cantata Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo.

Canon Precentor Anna Macham said: “Pets can be very important to our lives, offering comfort and companionship. We hope this service will be an uplifting and enjoyable afternoon, celebrating the bond many of us have with our animals.”

All Creatures Great And Small: A Service Of Blessing For Our Pets takes place on Saturday 14 September at 2pm at Salisbury Cathedral. More information can be found at www.salisburycathedral.org.uk