The Dedication Journal was handed to the 85 people who attended the Historic Church Dedication Celebration on October 24, 2010.
Speakers at the celebration included:
Rev. Rita Root, Interim Conference Minister, UCC NY Conference
Ms. Connie Kepert, Brookhaven Councilwoman
Pastor Rev. Stephen Shick
Rev. Louis Tuleja, Pastor Emeritus who delivered the sermon
Susan Pennenga-Wider, moderator
Service of Dedication
Pastor: Ever living God, watchful and caring, our source and our end: All that we are and all that we haveis yours. Accept us now, as we dedicate this place to which we come to praise your Name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing power, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and to judge, to illumine and to bless your people.
Moderator: Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we come alone and when we come with others, to find comfort and wisdom, to be supported and strengthened, to rejoice and give thanks. May it be here, Lord Christ, that we are made one with you and with one another, so that our lives are sustained and sanctified for your service.
Pastor: Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are added to your household, as we grow in grace through the years, when we are joined marriage, when we turn to you in sickness or special need, and, at last, when we are committed into God's hands.
Now, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sanctify this place; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; and you are exalted as head over all. Amen.