Animal Ministry

The Animal Committee is committed to assist our parish and the greater Whidbey Island community to recognize animals are also creations of God to be respected and treated as equals. We act to better the lives of all animals including them in our spiritual lives and our liturgy.

We need as in St. Basil’s prayer, “…realize that they live not for us alone, but for themselves and for thee, and that they too love the sweetness of life..."

  • Condolence Cards

    Pet condolence cards are sent to parishioners and members in the community at large

  • Blessing of the Animals

    Sunday, October 6, 2:00 pm

     The Blessing of the Animals is for all of God's creatures! I

  • Animal Expenses Assistance

    We assist members of the Whidbey Island community with help paying their vet bills and other expenses.

  • WAIF Food Donations

    Donations are collected each Sunday and given to Waif for use there and to send home with adopted animals

  • Pet Ashes Spreading

    We provide an area which the community may use, with an appointment, to spread their pet’s ashes

Interested?

Contact us for more information regarding Animal Ministries.