Collect at the Dedication of a Church

Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of

this house of prayer: We give you thanks for the fellowship

of those who have worshiped in this place, and we pray that

all who seek you here may find you, and be filled with your

joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and

reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and for ever. Amen.

(BCP 254)