Faith briefs: Community Day, celebrating pets, Family Fun Night
Unity in the Community to return in 2023
The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (MIMA) held its second annual Unity in the Community on Aug. 20 at Liberty Park. Organizations shared resources and information, including the Mansfield Richland County Public Library, which gave away gently used children’s books, and the Buckeye Imagination Museum with its children’s station.
MIMA gave away 100 backpacks filled with school supplies. Many parents said this filled a gap after missing other giveaways.
“The Mansfield Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many partners who have once again shown that their contribution to the annual Community Day is sincere, and we salute them all," said Dr. Larry Rawls, MIMA president.
The date for the third annual Community Day is set for Aug. 5, 2023.
Pet blessing at All Souls
BELLVILLE — All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church of Bellville welcomes Jacqueline Moore as guest speaker Sunday at 10 a.m.
Her presentation is titled “Inside Animal Minds/Pet Blessing & Celebration of the Animals Service.” Moore will present a message about what animals think, feel and know from a favorite edition of National Geographic. Following the talk, participants will introduce their pets and share in the blessing of animal companions and all creatures that inhabit the earth.
The service takes place at Sacred Stones Mystical Farm, 3072 Ohio 430, Mansfield. Pets must be up to date with core vaccines and either on a leash or in a carrier. If the pet is unable to attend, take a photo. All Souls also will have a special part of the service in memory of departed pets.
For more information visit allsoulsuuohio.org.
First Congregational to hold Family Fun Night
A Community Family Fun Night will take place 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church of Mansfield, 640 Millsboro Road. The free event offers food, games and a live presentation from the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Entrances to parking will be available on Millsboro Road and Sloane Avenue.
For more information, contact the Rev. Brad Bunn at 419-756-3046.
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