Leland, NC — Zion United Methodist Church marked Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day by introducing its new Rainbow Bridge Ministry, a community space created to honor companion animals who have passed on and to support families experiencing that loss.
The ministry centers on the Rainbow Bridge, a quiet place on church grounds where visitors can pause, reflect, and remember. Many choose to place a companion’s collar on the bridge rails as a lasting symbol of the bond they shared. Church leaders say the bridge serves as an entry point to a broader ministry focused on comfort, connection, and healing.
Families may share their companion’s story and photo in a Book of Remembrance, request prayer or personal contact, learn about upcoming remembrance services, and find resources for children and adults coping with grief. The ministry also provides information about Zion’s annual Blessing of the Pets Service, a tradition that continues to draw residents from across the area.
The church describes the effort as rooted in a simple truth: grief after losing a companion animal is real, and acknowledging it is an act of love. Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day offered a fitting moment to invite the community to visit the bridge, share their stories, and remember the companions who shaped their lives.
More information about the Rainbow Bridge Ministry
Zion United Methodist Church is located at 6864 Zion Church Road. in Leland.
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