Dedication of a branch church or society is a public affirmation of the significance of Church in the lives of Christian Scientists. When the edifice is free of debt, churches and societies often hold a dedicatory service.
Branches and societies have, within the last few months, sent notification and documentation to The Mother Church of such services in the following communities:
Walnut Creek, California
(First Church) September 26, 1982
Springfield, Virginia
(First Church) September 26, 1982
Palatine, Illinois
(First Church) October 10, 1982
Truckee, California
(Society) October 17, 1982
Burlington, Iowa
(First Church) October 17, 1982
Blacksburg, Virginia
(Society) October 17, 1982
Hendon, Greater London, England
(First Church) October 31, 1982
Grants Pass, Oregon
(First Church) November 14, 1982
Canberra, A.C.T., Australia
(First Church) November 21, 1982