The First Congregational Church of Wareham will present a “Blessing of the Bicycles” on Sunday, May 17^th from 2-4pm in the church parking lot at 11 Gibbs Ave, Wareham. The general public is invited to attend and ride their road bicycles, tricycles, big wheels, scooters, and mountain bikes to obtain a special blessing. The observance will include a 2:30p prayer service celebrating the gifts of cycling and asking for safety, joy and fellowship for those cyclists sharing the roadways over the summer. There will also be bike safety and maintenance information, as well as refreshments.

Similar events have taken place throughout the country and began at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City 17 years ago. There is much more information, as well as photos and video, on the Blessing of the Bikes web site, started by the man who pitched the original plan to cathedral officials.

Anyone interested in receiving further information about the Wareham Blessing of the Bicycles should contact the First Congregational Church at508-295-1630.