The Lutheran Church of the San Juans is offering the following events on Orcas and Lopez.

• Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, Oct. 4 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.  Come at 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.  Meet at the outdoor labyrinth with your special animal companion for a prayer and blessing.

• Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 8:45 a.m. at Center Church on Lopez. Meet outside on the lawn.

• Harvest of Earth and Hearts, 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Center Church. A celebration of thanks through prayer and songs. Bring something to share from the harvest of your garden, kitchen, or your hands.  Afterwards enjoy fresh pie and choose something from the harvest to take home and enjoy.

• Book Study on Pope Francis’ new Encyclical “On Care for our Common Home” which challenges us to greater responsibility and justice for all of creation.  Study is on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Oct. 6 at Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Lopez.

For more information about these events, contact Beth Purdum, Lutheran Church in the San Juans, at 370-0023.