Without going into much detail, I have a special relationship past with TVUUC. I have not returned to the church since April of this year but I often think about the people who attend there and admire their courage and peacefulness. Today, the Jim and I sit stunned. Apparently another potentially random act of violence has struck what I often saw as a center of solace in East Tennessee. My heart breaks for the community. Our love, thoughts, prayers and hope go out to our once church home and family.
I am so so so sorry and saddened by this. My heart truly breaks for this…I pray that all my former family members are okay. I don’t know what else to say. Too much. Too much.
Sarah told me of your email and I am shocked. From what I have read, the gunman had never even attended the church. Amazing what evil people can do. My thoughts are with those affect and I am very happy you were not in attendance.