Church Service Goes to the Dogs

Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church in Omaha, Neb., began attracting the unchurched and dechurched by offering a service tailor-made for their best friends—their dogs.

 

The Thursday-evening “Paws and Prayers” service began in December and has drawn dozens of new people to the small church of less than 100 regular attendees.

 

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long was formerly the editor of Outreach magazine and the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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