[GuideDawg]

Ever participated? I've attended one in the past where a priest individually sprinkled each bike with water and said a prayer for the rider.

Now I'm tasked with helping to put one together for my protestant church. I've got some ideas but would like to know what you have liked or not liked with any where you were involved.

 

[Philphine]

maybe instead of holy water the priest can come around with holy detail spray, spritz each tank, wipe it with the blessed chamois and say a prayer for the rider.

 

[Old Dad]

Do Not Let this thread roll into a discussion of religion.

thanks for your support


old dad

 

[Menhir]

The one I've attended (hosted by a Protestant church, but a non-demoninational event) is a nice simple affair with words and the Blessing, not for each bike/rider individually, but as a group.

A ride, and a picnic lunch to follow.

No charge and no pressure. Just a pleasant time. It's hosted in the church parking lot and the church is open during the event should anyone wish to drop by/in.

They have a pre-registration form available online. I guess it's to give them a heads-up of how many riders to prepare for, but they allow anyone to register on-site before the event starts. I'm sure some sort of registration is necessary, so the appropriate waivers can be signed. If you give them your email, they'll send a reminder the following year.

 

["Captain D"]

There are Several motorcycle ministries and ministers out there...
CMA members will bless you and your Bike anytime!
They are always around rallies...
Thunder Beach was the last blessing for my Ace...
I got the sticker!
Sporty was blessed at the Angel City Rally by Pastor Fred, but don`t recall affiliation...


Bless you,
Dennis

 

[gat803]

Do Not Let this thread roll into a discussion of religion.

Isn't it a little late for that?? :mrgreen:

 

[7xclm]

The last one I attended was a group blessing with a Pastor, Priest and a Rabbi along with a picnic lunch available.

 

[Big Steve]

We (riding chapter) have our own bb at a Catholic Church every year. When the priest relocated to a nearby parrish we followed him there. Really nice guy - blesses the bikes, says a prayer, and a related story. We pass the lid around and everybody contributes. We usually also attend a bb with a riding club that we're close with. I'm Protestant, but I'm assuming Christian bb's are relatively similar. Jewish, Muslim, etc.: I'd love to attend one !

 

[Montego Murph]

The last one I attended was a group blessing with a Pastor, Priest and a Rabbi along with a picnic lunch available.

Picnic lunch?

Usually the three of them are seen walking into a bar!

 

[80130]

I'm with CMA, and we do these 'Bike Blessings' all the time. We can do a general 'blessing' for the entire group, and then individual blessing, if people want them. No pressure. No 'preaching'. Just a prayer for the bike and rider/s, and we usually give a sticker with a tract, if people want it. Lots of folks like them, and have stickers from year after year on their bikes. Just depends on what you want. You might check to see if there is a CMA chapter in your area (got to cmausa.org website to find out), and ask them. I'm sure they'd be willing.

 

[h13man]

Well my bike and I had a prayer said for us on my last long ride last October. It rained the whole 130 mi. but all 6 of us returned to our homes unscathed and no incidents.

 

[7xclm]

Picnic lunch?

Usually the three of them are seen walking into a bar!

Nope, not going to do it. Kids under 21 may read this forum, besides the Spiritman is always reading. So no smart a** monkey jokes.