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2027 Calendar Collection
Bring your extra calendars and pocket calendars for Salvation Army Families and
others in need. Please put in the food cart by the nursery.
Rite of Renaming
We honor new beginnings and new chosen names through the grace of God.
If you’d like a Rite of Renaming ritual, please let Pastor Ferdie or Pastor Cathy
know. The liturgy may be conducted in a worship service or in private, and
there is no fee.
October Pet Food Drive
Donations to the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank
and Kent Animal Shelter (RASKC)
Donation collection boxes throughout October in the narthex and preschool
entrance and outside by front door.
Donations can help someone on a limited income keep their beloved pet and can
help the shelter provide food and other items.
New swings in Playground
Thanks to our Trustees for installing new swings on our playground!
(credit to Mas Yamamoto for the pictures)
Trunk or Treat Oct 24th
Trunk or Treat is happening Saturday, October 24 from 5:00pm-7:00pm, with set
up starting at 4:00! We have a sign up available in the Narthex. Please sign up for
what you can, whether it be a trunk or a game, or both!
We are also asking for Candy Donations- Look for the green Monster in the
narthex. Please remember, no peanut candy.
Thank you!
Outdoor Work Party 10/17/26
This will be our last organized work party of 2026. All willing hands are welcome;
some loaner tools & equipment will be available.
The focus will be on preparing outside areas for autumn & winter conditions. Work
includes cleaning up of spent plants & leaves, some last bit of weeding, pruning
trees, blowing out gutters, & blowing off parking lots. Trailers / pick-ups will be
available for hauling waste to Cedar Groves.
When: Saturday October 17, from 9am – noon
For questions, Contact Donna Worden
Blessing of the animals Today 11:30am
All are invited to join us today for a fun blessing of all God’s animals of the world.
You don’t need a pet to enjoy this service.
Invite your friends, neighbors, and relatives!
Bring your pet, a picture of pet, cell phone pic, or name of pet
to be blessed by Pastor Cathy.
Pets receive a certificate and treats!
Memorial Table- bring names or pictures of past beloved pets.
“Blessing of the Animals” is done in October near the Feast of St Francis.
St Francis is the “Patron Saint of Animals”