Church of the Ascension, 23 N. Court St., Westminster, will host a Blessing of the Animals liturgy on Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Residents are invited to bring your four-legged members of the family to church.

As part of the event, the church will collect donations of pet supplies, such as treats, food and cat litter, for the Carroll County Humane Society. For details, call 410-848-3251 or go to http://www.ascension-westminster.com.