Summerlin celebrates religious diversity

More than a dozen houses of worship have opened in the Summerlin master-planned community during the past decade, contributing to the overall religious diversity of the area, said Larry Brocato, executive vice president of The Howard Hughes Corp., the community's developer.

"The various chapels, sanctuaries and temples that line the streets in Summerlin are one of our community's most respected amenities and something many new-home buyers consider when purchasing their homes," Brocato said.

The community's first house of worship, Summerlin Evangelical Lutheran Church, which opened in 1993, is "alive, happy and well," the Rev. Jerome McWaters said.

"The area's tremendous growth has not only affected the overall community, but our congregation as well. Our first worship meeting included four families -- we currently have more than 350 members who worship with us during an average week," he said.

"Summerlin's growth has benefited all religious faiths meeting in the community. Several churches have expanded their facilities, or are planning expansions, to accommodate their growing congregations," Brocato said.

Summerlin has ranked as the nation's best-selling master-planned community 10 of the past 11 years, according to independent surveys. It is home to eight golf courses, 107 parks, more than 100 miles of trails, 16 schools, shopping centers, medical facilities, cultural facilities and, business parks.

Available single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums are showcased by nearly 120 models. Homes are priced from the mid-$100,000s to more than $700,000. Custom-home sites are priced from the high $500,000s to more than $1 million, and predesigned custom homes are priced from $2.1 million.

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