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Through the ages, Almighty God has moved his people to build houses of prayer and praise, and to set apart places for  the ministry of his holy Word and Sacraments. With gratitude for the building (rebuilding, or adornment) of (name of  church), we are now gathered to dedicate and consecrate  it in God’s Name.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, we thank you for making us in your image, to share in the ordering of your world. Receive the work of our hands in this place, now to be set apart for your worship, the  building up of the living, and the remembrance of the dead,  to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ  our Lord. Amen.