Blessing of the Animals

Attention all animal lovers!

Bring your beloved pets, big or small, to Melton Lake on Sunday, October 5th for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church annual Blessing of the Animals. 🐾


📅 Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕰️ Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Location: Melton Lake Park, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

All creatures are welcome — dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters, horses, and even favorite stuffed animals! Each will receive a special blessing as we give thanks for the joy, love, and companionship our animal friends bring to our lives.

This is a family-friendly, community event. Please ensure pets are appropriately leashed, crated, or otherwise safely secured.