The Church of the Good Shepherd UCC, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis held a dedication ceremony July 31 for its new community prayer garden. The church celebrated its 50th anniversary in September 2021 and set the garden as a goal. Included in the garden are a fountain and engraved bricks commemorating past and present church and community members. The ceremony included a butterfly release representing a new chapter in the church. LEFT: Naomi Nanna releases a Painted Lady butterfly and watches it get ready to fly INSET: A Painted Lady butterfly is released July 31. PRESS PHOTOS BY SHARON SCHRANTZ

A Painted Lady butterfly is released July 31.