tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post4413969629894631563..comments2012-09-29T01:06:38.746-07:00Comments on Supporting Our Friends in Knoxville: Are You Holding Vigils and Services of Remembrance? Please Let Us Know!Unitarian Universalist Assoc. of Congregationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152791402415529592noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-20848078414347939632008-08-05T18:13:00.000-07:002008-08-05T18:13:00.000-07:00The UU Congregation at Rock Tavern (UUCRT) sends i...The UU Congregation at Rock Tavern (UUCRT) sends its love and prayers to the people of TVUUC. We shared in silent remembrance and lit our chalice in solidarity with the people of TVUUC, in a rededication to the principles we share and stand for as UU's during our worship service this past Sunday (August 4th). We are sending you our deepest care and hopes for healing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-80928821808797259372008-08-03T08:41:00.000-07:002008-08-03T08:41:00.000-07:00The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfiel...The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northfield, MN held a Service of Prayer and Solidarity on Thursday, July 31 at 7:30pm.Dawn Cooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510144511607321407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-65842552557628547602008-07-31T08:58:00.000-07:002008-07-31T08:58:00.000-07:00Our service at First UU Nashville last night was b...Our service at First UU Nashville last night was beautiful and moving. We sang songs that we had sung before but they took on new meaning. We have some close connections with Tennessee Valley and one of their members who is in Nashville for the summer attended. I was very glad we were able to come together in support for each other last night.Anastasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348573915822290776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-32932242921187343432008-07-31T00:09:00.000-07:002008-07-31T00:09:00.000-07:00A meditation in support of the Tennessee Valley UU...A meditation in support of the Tennessee Valley UU Church was held tonight, Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 at the Sepulveda UU Society("the Onion" in North Hills, CA). We send love and healing energy to the Unitarian Universalist Churches in Tennessee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-32978863102735154432008-07-30T22:02:00.000-07:002008-07-30T22:02:00.000-07:00Mt. Vernon (IL) UU Fellowship, an emerging congreg...Mt. Vernon (IL) UU Fellowship, an emerging congregation with 20 members, will have a special service dedicated to the victims of the shooting at Tennessee Valley UUC on Sunday, August 3, at 10:00 AM. The religion page of our local paper will let those neighbors we don't know so well know about this special service. We trust that many in our community will join together with -at least in spirit- in response to this tragedy and in support of the victims.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-90617907343970650422008-07-30T21:44:00.000-07:002008-07-30T21:44:00.000-07:00First Unitarian Society in Madison,WI held a vigil...First Unitarian Society in Madison,WI held a vigil/memorial service Wednesday, July 30, at 5:30. We are thinking of and praying for those who were injured, whether physically or emotionally, especially the children. Our UU children are our confidence in the future. Surviving such a tragedy without hate is a difficult task.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00388513735575276301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-68045388015780099312008-07-30T21:03:00.000-07:002008-07-30T21:03:00.000-07:00Unitarians in Tasmania Australia are holding Knoxv...Unitarians in Tasmania Australia are holding Knoxville UUs in the Light and in our hearts. A vigil was held on Wednesday July 30. Robert Weston's "Song of Life" was read. The Unitarian and other Dissenters Chaplaincy at University of Tasmania will hold a short vigil before classes on Tuesday August 5.Revd. Eilidh Campbell St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434477399792621735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-66752604504321705432008-07-30T18:01:00.000-07:002008-07-30T18:01:00.000-07:00Dear companions in liberal religious faith, We of ...Dear companions in liberal religious faith,<BR/> <BR/>We of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, Washington held a service of solidarity and shared grieving yesterday at 4 p.m. Pacific time. We chose that time to express shared companionship with the TVUUC community and so many other UU's from around the world. A group of all ages from our long time UU community here in central Washington State met for an hour, sang, shared our feelings and silence, and also wrote letters to the congregation at TVUUC. I will be sending those letters from our group to TVUUC early next week after others who could not attend yesterday have an opportunity to write their own comments. We shared many of our letters aloud and I can say that they were moving, compassionate for all victims of this tragedy, and determined also to hold high our values of tolerance, open-heartedness, and the willingness to face the terrible suffering that all people experience when the purposes and dreams of their lives are dashed. <BR/> <BR/>Sincerely and faithfully yours,<BR/> <BR/>Rev. Alex Holt, Consulting Minister<BR/>Unitarian Universalist Church of Yakima, WAAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359509265521778334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-35660211612418683472008-07-30T13:02:00.000-07:002008-07-30T13:02:00.000-07:00The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Penin...The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula (Newport News VA) will hold a service in solidarity for the people of TVUCC at 7PM Wed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-51522432285865859592008-07-30T11:24:00.000-07:002008-07-30T11:24:00.000-07:00From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Na...From the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville:<BR/><BR/>"Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church for the recent tragedy that they have suffered...We stand together on the side of love.<BR/><BR/>At 7 P.M. Wednesday evening we will hold an open space for quiet reflection, prayer, and connection in the face of this tragedy with a simple service in the sanctuary. Pastoral caregivers will be on-hand to companion those who would like to talk through their emotions about this horrific event, and we are also available anytime via email or telephone should the need arise."<BR/><BR/>My heart is so heavy with grief and sadness right now...may we all find more peace, more love, and more hope in the coming days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-23284419974889358652008-07-30T10:58:00.000-07:002008-07-30T10:58:00.000-07:00I was glad to see a listing of vigils and services...I was glad to see a listing of vigils and services on the UUA website and am hoping that a link will be posted on the main page of this blog as soon as possible since I have directed our congregational families to this blog. In the meantime, here is the link:<BR/><BR/>http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/117287.shtml<BR/><BR/>I also saw on the UUA website additional letters of support posted:<BR/><BR/>http://www.uua.org/news/newssubmissions/117156.shtml<BR/><BR/>It is with great sadness that I learned on Sunday of the shooting. My prayers and thoughts continue to be with our siblings in faith in TN.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-54229953723722041772008-07-30T10:22:00.000-07:002008-07-30T10:22:00.000-07:00Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church will hold...Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a vigil on Wednesday, July 30, at 6:30 and will be collecting for the UU fund that has been set up. Our hearts go out to our sister community.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06897133188079104036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-82597738800123532142008-07-30T09:58:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:58:00.000-07:00I just wanted to offer my condolence's and prayers...I just wanted to offer my condolence's and prayers to all the Members and Congragation of the Knoxville UU Church. We are all children of our Heavenly Parents and nobody has the right to think that no matter how bad their own life is they have the right to cause injury, pain physically or mentally or take the life of another brother or Sister.<BR/><BR/>My thought's are also with the offenders family for he must have some one special somewhere that is now suffering also because of what he has done. <BR/><BR/>There is no place in this earthly home of ours for violence and hate to keep spreading we must remember we are all brothers and sisters no matter what our difference's is either color, race, gender, beliefs in religion or other wise. <BR/><BR/>Stay Safe my Knoxville brothers and sisters and know you are loved by all.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265126569169789222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-88378412806886543742008-07-30T08:47:00.000-07:002008-07-30T08:47:00.000-07:00The First Church and Parish in Dedham, Massachuset...The First Church and Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts will be holding a service on Sunday, August 3rd in honor of our fellow UU's in Knoxville.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-23392209075837849032008-07-30T08:14:00.000-07:002008-07-30T08:14:00.000-07:00Neshoba UU Church in Cordova, TN is holding a vigi...Neshoba UU Church in Cordova, TN is holding a vigil Wednesday evening at 6:30 in our Sanctuary. All are welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-78223513533031798782008-07-30T07:50:00.000-07:002008-07-30T07:50:00.000-07:00With love from Birmingham, AlabamaAs we all contin...With love from Birmingham, Alabama<BR/><BR/>As we all continue to grieve and attempt to comprehend this weekend's tragedy in Knoxville, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham will hold a candle-light vigil this Thursday night at 7:30 pm in the UUCB sanctuary. Please join us as we honor those in Knoxville and as we join together in community and ministry. Ruth Vann Lillian will officiate the vigil.sunfloweringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628547493548497660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-77010706512843640612008-07-30T07:30:00.000-07:002008-07-30T07:30:00.000-07:00From a member of UUCWC in Titusville, New Jersey: ...From a member of UUCWC in Titusville, New Jersey: <BR/><BR/>During this time of shock and sadness tresulting from the tragic events at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, many of us may feel moved to reflect upon these events as well as extend our love, care, and support to the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist congregants and members of the larger community in an active way. A table will be set up in our lobby at The Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing (UUCWC)so that those moved to do so may create Origami peace cranes with messages included to be sent to Tennessee as a symbol of peace and comfort. The table will be available at UUCWC from Saturday, August 2 through Sunday, August 10. <BR/><BR/>My heart, thoughts, and prayers gently encompass all who are suffering as a result of what happened in Tennessee this past Sunday morning. <BR/> <BR/>With Peace and Love,<BR/>Liz Lacey-Osler <BR/> <BR/>It is not a matter of thinking much, but of loving much. So do whatever most kindles love in you.<BR/> <BR/>Saint Teresa of AvilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-79665951190681609632008-07-30T03:59:00.000-07:002008-07-30T03:59:00.000-07:00A Message from our Co-Ministers:2008 July 27, Sund...A Message from our Co-Ministers:<BR/>2008 July 27, Sunday<BR/><BR/>Dear Friends and Members,<BR/><BR/>We are saddened and shocked by the shootings this morning at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. <BR/><BR/>According to news reports, Jim Adkisson, 58, walked into the TVUUC sanctuary while the service was underway, and children and youth were on the stage performing Annie, Jr. Adkisson took a shotgun out of a guitar case and began shooting. As we write, two UUs attending the service have died: Greg McKendry on the scene and Linda Kraeger later at the hospital. Seven others are injured, five of them seriously. None of the children were hurt.<BR/><BR/>Adkisson was tackled and disarmed by the members. Another woman stood blocking entry to their quiet room so that the gunman would not be able to get to parents with small children. The shooters motive is not known. Members reported they had never seen Adkisson before.<BR/><BR/>Deadly violence against a church appalls all people of faith. And for us, these were our fellow UUs. UUA President Bill Sinkford has issued a pastoral statement and the UU Trauma Response Ministry have responded. As time goes by, we will let you know what you can do, or what this congregation might do for the members of this Knoxville congregation. <BR/><BR/>The two of us are available at home if you wish to speak to one of us ( minister-at-uuf.org ).<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, news of this incident is on news programs and on websites. Your children may hear about this incident. Because this happened in a UU congregation, they may wonder if they will be safe at UUFG. The UU Trauma Response Ministry website has some resources on responding to children in these situations. You might also want to have your children draw pictures or make cards to send to the children of TVUUC. Knowing that others are thinking of them is important at this time.<BR/><BR/>We are honored to be in this faith with you and share with you this instantaneous connection to our neighboring congregations and to those who might be suffering and aching with anxiety. It is good to have each other, in these times, for all times.<BR/><BR/>In faith,<BR/>Meredith and LoraKim<BR/><BR/>Rev. Meredith Garmon, PhD, & Rev. LoraKim Joyner, DVM <BR/>Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville <BR/><BR/><BR/>Posted by:<BR/><BR/>Shelby Havens<BR/>UU Connections Committee ChairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-53037318125627712372008-07-29T18:41:00.000-07:002008-07-29T18:41:00.000-07:00My family and I are lighting the chalice for the f...My family and I are lighting the chalice for the families at TVUUC who were affected by this tragedy. We send our prayers to all of you brave and beautiful people who were witness to such horror. We would also like to say a prayer of gratitude for the wonderful support shown by so many other churches there in Knoxville.<BR/>Bert Monroe<BR/>member<BR/>Bellingham Unitarian FellowshipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-59101803015896323782008-07-29T16:47:00.000-07:002008-07-29T16:47:00.000-07:00The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wilmingto...The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wilmington (NC) held a vigil Monday evening at 7:00. We were surprised and honored to have current members of TVUUC in attendance-they were vacationing at the beach during this horrific tragedy.<BR/><BR/>We also wrapped a black bow around our roadside sign so that all who pass by know we are in mourning with our brothers and sisters in Tennessee, and their families and friends.<BR/><BR/>We stand together with you.<BR/>Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-29394000627697606992008-07-29T16:43:00.000-07:002008-07-29T16:43:00.000-07:00The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville ...The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville held a Silent Vigil Monday, July 28 at 7pm. We gathered in silence and spoke as moved. We ended with a very poignant version of 'Gathered Here.' We've also gathered written words of hope and healing that will be sent north to our brothers and sisters in the Knoxville area. We stand for Peace. We stand for Justice. We stand in Love. --Kelly Harris, Jacksonville, FLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-87943097401281842042008-07-29T15:13:00.000-07:002008-07-29T15:13:00.000-07:00First Jefferson UU Church in Fort Worth, TX will b...First Jefferson UU Church in Fort Worth, TX will be holding a worship service in the sanctuary this Wednesday, July 30th, at 7:30 p.m.<BR/><BR/>Our thoughts and prayers are with you TVUUC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-74034481615928914212008-07-29T14:26:00.000-07:002008-07-29T14:26:00.000-07:00Just to let you know that many in the Pagan commun...Just to let you know that many in the Pagan community are thinking of you and offer heartfelt <A HREF="http://metapagan.blogspot.com/2008/07/condolences.html" REL="nofollow">condolences</A> and many will be holding <A HREF="http://witchesandscientists.blogspot.com/2008/07/vigil-for-victims-of-knoxvill-shooting.html" REL="nofollow">vigils</A>.<BR/><BR/>Blessed be.Yewtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028699564003381058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-24159045926221249332008-07-29T12:21:00.000-07:002008-07-29T12:21:00.000-07:00The Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta held ...The Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta held a vigil Tuesday night at 7 pm. Sister congregation Aiken Unitarian Universalist church attended this service. We stand together with our fellow UU's at this tragic moment in our history and send our thoughts and prayers to the members and friends of the Tennessee Valley congregation.<BR/>Angela DrakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-221831131750644982.post-29104488675579179092008-07-29T11:05:00.000-07:002008-07-29T11:05:00.000-07:00The First Parish UU Church in Bridgewater, MA plan...The First Parish UU Church in Bridgewater, MA plans to hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday evening at 7:30 in love and solidarity with our fellow church in Knoxville. Service will be held on the front lawn, weather permitting, or in the sanctuary. Members and friends are invited to share a reading if they so desire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com