Church of the Trinity MCC to unveil Memorial Garden project Easter Sunday

SARASOTA -- Church of the Trinity Metropolitan Community Church will hold a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday for its new columbarium and Memorial Garden project.

The space is named in memory of Craig Gardiner and Frank Stanford.

The ceremony will be at 7225 Lockwood Ridge Road.

The memorial garden is a sacred resting place for cremains and provides a space for prayer and meditation in a peaceful and beautiful setting.

Church of the Trinity is an international Christian denomination with churches and ministries in 41 countries. It has served Sarasota and Manatee counties for 35 years with a Christian message of hope, love, and inclusion.

The diverse, growing congregation welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight allies to worship and community.

Information: Call 941-355-0847 or go to trinitymcc.com/remember.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Church of the Trinity MCC to unveil Memorial Garden project Easter Sunday ."