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Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware dedicate new church building
Music director Dr. Marcie Schiff leads the choir, beginning the dedication ceremony. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
October 25, 2015
Interim Minister, Rev. Paula Maiorano, speaks at the dedication, saying, "It is momentous, and on the behalf of the members of Unitarian Universalists, I welcome all." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The sanctuary was filled for the dedication ceremony. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Board of Trustees President Deanna Duby delivers the Call to Worship saying, "Here find a house of welcoming. Here find vision and hope. Here be received as you truly are. May this place be a sanctuary, a place of meeting and of warmth and joy. A place of being encouraged, love and trust. May these walls know silence, music and the voices of children, as well as words of wisdom from an orator and words of comfort from a pastor. May the rain fall lightly on this house, may the sun shine warmly, may the winds blow gently, and may it be blessed as a place of peace. Today, as we dedicate this sacred space, we celebrate a dream awakening. For today is a day like no other, and it is ours to share with visioning action. Let us worship together and celebrate a dream awakening." BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The charter members were recognized at the dedication ceremony. Shown are (l-r) Jeff and Janet Cordiano, Valerie Andrews, Beryl Martin, Sheryl Winsby, Jim Lesko and Mike Cooksey. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
A flame within a chalice is a primary symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The sanctuary, right, was added to an existing house. The existing home was coverted into a reception area with offices and classrooms. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware dedicated their new sanctuary located at 30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway on Oct 18.
From its beginning, under an umbrella on the beach at Cape Henlopen State Park in 1996, to the purchase of "Pioneer Property" in 2014, the dedication of the completed, remodeled home into a sanctuary and gathering place is the culmination of this church's growth.
