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All Faiths Chapel at BSDC celebrates 50 years

Christina Lyons Daily Sun staff writer
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 Updated Jun 4, 2026
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Beatrice Noon Kiwanis members with special guests celebrating the 50th anniversary of the All Faiths Chapel on the BSDC campus with a Wednesday luncheon.

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Chaplain Verla Dorn (center), Nick Grummert and Scott Knispel sing at the opening of the celebration for the All Faith Chapel.

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Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly speaks at the All Faiths Chapel on the Beatrice State Developmental Center campus celebration on Wednesday.

Christina Lyons, Daily Sun

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Mayor Bob Morgan, left, and Jesse Bjerrum, facility administrator of the Beatrice State Developmental Center, at the All Faiths Chapel on Wednesday.

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Erich Tiemann, chairman of Gage County Board of Supervisors, speaks Wednesday during the All Faiths Chapel 50th anniversary celebration at the Beatrice State Developmental Center.

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The All Faiths Chapel on the Beatrice State Developmental Center campus celebrated 50 years of ministry on Wednesday.

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Beatrice Mayor Bob Morgan reads proclamation as part of the chapel's 50th anniversary.

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Chaplain Verla Dorn gives a blessing during the 50th anniversary celebration of the All Faiths Chapel at the Beatrice State Developmental Center.

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Photos: Chapel at BSDC celebrates 50th anniversary

The Kiwanis club, along with state and local officials, helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of the All Faiths Chapel at the Beatrice State Developmental Center on Wednesday. Daily Sun photos by Christina Lyons.

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