CREEDE – In honor of its 130^th anniversary on Aug. 4, the Creede Community Church dedicated its new Meditation Garden.

During the ceremony, the Rev. Sarah B. Linn offered appreciation to the trustees and to church members Stan and Michael Tucker-McDermott of the Tucker-McDermott Foundation, who shepherded the project over the past five years.

Several members and friends of the congregation contributed hours of work to bring the vision to life.

The Meditation Garden is open to the public 24 hours a day and features picnic tables, park benches, lovely plant life, and “Spin/Monarch,” an inspiring work of art by public sculptor Joe Norman. The sculpture was a generous gift from an anonymous donor and serves as the centerpiece of the garden.

Creede Community Church, UCC began as a series of house meetings in 1892. The original congregation was chartered as Creede Congregational Church on Aug. 4, 1894.

Five years later, CCC formed the Ladies Auxiliary to raise money to support the church. They eventually become what is now known as the “Ladies Aid Society” (LAS), which has expanded its mission to include supporting local non-profits and neighbors in need. LAS is celebrating its 125^th anniversary this summer.

The Congregational Church became Creede Community Church, UCC when it was folded into the United Church of Christ when the denomination was founded in 1957.

The Meditation Garden at Creede Community Church welcomes anyone who could use a break, a sunny or shady place to rest, or a moment of quiet reflection.