Unitarian Universalist Church of St. Petersburg
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United Liberal Church
The Act of Dedication Dedication Sunday, March 2nd., 1930
 

Minister: For years liberal people of this city have hoped for the coming of a day when they might dedicate a temple that would fittingly symbolize the faith they cherish.

People:  Today is the splendid fulfillment of this hope, with joy and thanksgiving, we dedicate this church.

Minister: We are appreciative of the pioneers of every age who have worked and suffered that man might come into an environment conducive to life's largest expression.

People:  We consecrate ourselves anew to the cause of liberal religion.

Minister: We are appreciative of those of this congregation who inaugurated this movement and to whose faithfulness through the years this achievement is made possible.

People:  In the spirit of fidelity to the good and the true we dedicate this church.

Minister: We realize our responsibility to the young people of today.

People:  We dedicate this church in the hope that that urge at the heart of things may in them be embodied in finer lives, better religions, and grander cvilization.

Minister:  We realize our obligations to the elderly people who in such numbers find rest in the sunshine and hospitality of this city.

People:  We would visit the sick, be attentive to the aged and a companion to the lonely.

Minister: In the spirit of Jesus we dedicate this church.

People: In the love of truth we dedicate this church.

Minister and People: With faith in the triumph of all good we dedicate this church.