Adelyn was dedicated at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Dallas on December 19th, 2010. I had been sad that Adelyn wasn't going to be baptized and shown to the whole congregation as would have happened in the Presbyterian Church, but decided that we would make of the day what I needed to feel that it was special. We planned for a small reception at Jordan's parent's house and invited all of the family. Both sets of Adelyn's grandparents were able to attend as well as one set of great grandparents and a couple of aunts. We felt very supported and it added to the special feel of the day. 
The reception was beautiful and we really loved spending time with family and other special people from church. I was worried that being part of a group of children being dedicated would make it seem less special, but it really didn't. Really the service fulfilled every desire that I had. Now Adelyn has been given a very special blessing by one of the ministers there and we and the congregation have promised to support her spiritual growth.I am more and more happy with the decision that our family has made to be part of the Unitarian Church. I may feel more at home as a Presbyterian because of all the friends we have there, but we are making more and more friends in the Unitarian church every day and our spiritual growth, especially as a couple, feels more supported there.
12.19.10 Second Service Child Dedication from First Unitarian Church on Vimeo.
