Dulin United Methodist Church at 513 E. Broad Street is hosting its annual Blessing of Animals event on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. The church is inviting members of the public to bring their pets to the front lawn of the church to get them blessed by Dulin’s pastor Dave Kirkland.

There will be music and more at the event. Dulin Church is accepting donations at the event to benefit the local branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. For more information, visit dulinchurch.org or call 703-532-8060.