I just wanted to ask you all to pray for everyone involved in the shooting at the Tennessee Unitarian Universalist church. That could have been any church gathering anywhere in the world. I was actually a few blocks away at the UCC National Youth Event during the shooting. There were over 3,000 youth and adults in worship at the University of Tennessee when the tragedy happened. So I thought I would share the prayer that was said at our evening worship.

"O God of Peace and Love, You have been with us on this journey of growth, discovery, and reflection. We are amazed at the signs that you have given to us to show us the way to a better life of love, creation, and harmony. We confess that we all have faults, differences, and doubts. As your children we ask for your forgiveness and guidance to heal our brokenness. We are entering into a period of mourning for the victims of the shootings this morning at Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. We ask for your comfort and the strength of your love for the victims, the shooter, and their loved ones. As a generation that has been confronted by 9/11, the shootings at others schools and colleges, as well as war, we trust in your power and wisdom to lead us to create a world of peace and wholeness. We leave here inspired, and ready to love. In your name we pray. Amen."

amen

Amen

The guy did it because he said he hated liberals

May time be a source of healing for you and your community.

I was shocked and saddenned by the news. I'm still in shock. My prayers are with the victims, the shooter, the church and their families. Tragedy also tends to point out the point of view that we always need to be ready to meet the Lord at any time!

I dont understand why the guy would blame liberals because he couldnt get a job and then go to a church and start shooting people during a childrens play. The man was obviously demented.