By Lisa Wheeler
Sunday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m. is Animal Sunday at at the First Christian Church in Freedom. Everyone should arrive with their favorite stuffed animal. Everything in the service will lean into celebrating the multi-legged creatures we love. Bring a stuffed animal to place on the steps inside during the opening hymn. For those who don’t have a stuffed animal, consider purchasing one a new one for donation. This event is for all ages.
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