On Friday, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m., the Reverends Todd and Sarah Vetter of the First Congregational Church of Madison, 26 Meetinghouse Lane, Madison, will bless the animals in commemoration of The Feast of Saint Francis. The blessing will take place on the front lawn of the church. You do not have to be a member of FCCM. We welcome anyone from any tradition to join us. All God's creations, living or stuffed, are welcome. Anything that walks, runs, swims, flies, or crawls will be blessed. If you have any questions, call 204-245-2739 or email mainoffice@fccmadison.org.