Welcoming dogs to church service

At the Pilgrim Congregational Church in North Weymouth, worshipers come in all ages, walks of life, and breeds.

This afternoon at 5, the church will hold the first of its weekly “woof ‘n’ worship” services, which will be open to dogs and their owners.

“The idea came to me as I was sitting reading the Bible with my two dogs at my feet,” said the Rev. Rachel Bickford. “Psalm 150 says, ‘Praise the Lord, let everything that breathes, praise the Lord.’ And Psalm 148 reads, ‘Let all wild animals, creeping things and flying birds give God praise.’

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