St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church will host its annual Blessing of the Animals service at 10:15 a.m. Sun., Oct. 5 outdoors on the church lawn at 280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. The Rev. Steven Dean, vicar, will bless each pet during the service.

Guests are welcomed. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and owners are responsible for transporting pets.

For more information, call the church office at (805) 526-5141.