Asked whether it absolves the critters of past or future sins, Rev. Brad Beale smiled.
“Maybe, in the eyes of the owner,” he said, explaining it may bring “the hope they won’t be quite so naughty the following year.”
He began the service by noting he might have to improvise depending on how the furrier occupants of the pews behaved.
But he and worshippers said it’s a fun time.
“It’s about environment for us, too — to remind us that we’re connected to the Creation, very connected,” said Beale.
“It’s a nice alternate service,” said Anne Clark.
’tis the only thing i miss about TEC…