The choir warms up and has a short practice

The congregation assembles slowly

Beltway traffic delayed the event considerably

A welcome by  Sue Dollins, moderator

An Invocation by Linda

Jim begins to recognize and introduce guests

Dana Dembrow, a local representative to the Maryland
House of Delegates in Annapolis, says a few words.

Rev. Kwame Osei-Reed, the Associate UCC
Conference Minister for the Potomac Association. 

Looks like we will have treats afterwards

View from the South -- note the children's section

Jim introduces some of the church members

Oscar Reed, Jr. who attended the first groundbreaking

A nice picture of Mary Pence's mother

Jennie Breads, a youth representative

Finally, Jackie begins the Ceremony of Groundbreaking

Morning rain made the task easier -- glad it stopped!

Toby brought the children from the blanket

It was nice they could participate

Dale having a nice chat with a youth

Dick Meyer, getting his award for conducting the move

Blessed Be the Tie that Binds

Afterwards, we indeed had snacks.

Now, the REAL groundbreaking took place.