Central’s annual HeArt Festival has been created for the enrichment of Dallas area residents through the support of the artistic community. In this activity we seek to create a public expression of our deep commitment to the Arts and our recognition of talents as gifts of the Creator. Toward this goal, the Festival Committee has adopted the Mission Statement set out below.

The festival logo, as a mosaic, represents our view that each talent has its place within the whole, is essential to its completeness, and that this integrity reflects the great diversity evident in God’s creation.

We invite your participation in whatever way is appropriate for you. Just be sure to share yourself, that is, your gifts, whether they are expressed as artist or in the appreciation and support of things artistic. Plan now to be here—and extend a timely invitation to your friends and neighbors.

All pets and their human friends are invited to the annual “Blessing of the Animals” at Central Congregational Church. The Blessing of the Animals is an outdoor service held on the lawn in front of the church. The service celebrates God’s gift of all creation and the loving relationship between people and their pets. After a short service, there is an opportunity to have each pet blessed individually.

All types of animals are welcome, but we ask that they be properly leashed or contained for their safety and well-being. Clean-up aids, treats, and water are available. All pets blessed receive a certificate.

These Blessings are really fun; we hope you will join us in 2010. Tell your friends – all are welcome.