UU's Respond to Knoxville Shootings

We were saddened to learn about the tragedy at the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville. We send our thoughts and prayers out to the congregation, their ministry, and their many members, friends, families and children. Follow this link to learn about the UUA's response to this event: http://www.uua.org/news/ newssubmissions/117154.shtml

Knoxville Relief Fund

Stewardship and Development Department

Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations


July 29, 2008

Dear Friends,

We are all deeply saddened by the news this weekend of the tragedy at the
Tennessee Valley UU Church (TVUUC), which also affected members of the
Westside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.

President Sinkford and the UU Trauma Response Ministry Team are now on the
ground in Knoxville. For more information on the UU response, click here.

Below, you will find a copy of the press release from President Sinkford.
Information is also available at www.uua.org . To subscribe to the UUA news announcement listserv, click here.

What you can do to help:

The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in collaboration
with the Thomas Jefferson District has established the
Knoxville Relief Fund to bring ministry, spiritual care, and
practical financial assistance to those affected by the tragedy in
Knoxville, Tennessee. Read more.

Donate Now

Those killed and injured were from two area congregations that were
participating in a joint worship service at TVUUC. Letters of sympathy may
be mailed to both Knoxville congregations:

Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church
2931 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919-4624

Westside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
616 Fretz Road
Knoxville, TN 37934-1604

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have
at (888) 792-5885 or campaign@uua.org

In faith,
Catherine Lynch
Director of Campaigning


UUA President William G. Sinkford Released this Statement on July 27, 2008:

"I am shocked and sorrowed by the terrible shootings in the sanctuary of the
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church. My heart is heavy and my
prayers are with our injured sisters and brothers in Knoxville. While many
details of this tragedy remain unclear, our Association will do all we can
to support Unitarian Universalists in Knoxville in the hard days to come.

A tragedy such as this makes us acutely conscious of the beauty and
fragility of our lives and those of our loved ones. I am especially
saddened by this intrusion of violence into a worship service involving
children and youth. I know that many people, both in Knoxville and around
the country, are struggling with shock and grief right now. I pray those so
affected will find strength and comfort.

Members of the Unitarian Universalist Trauma Response Ministry are on their
way to Knoxville to offer additional ministry to the congregation as it
grieves. And Unitarian Universalists around the world are sending love and
prayers to the Tennessee Valley congregation to tell them they are not alone
on this dark day."

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