Wednesday, July 30, 2008

TN Shooting

Joseph Smith Jr's father was a Unitarian Universalist. As I've said on this blog many times, I consider UUism to be the grandfather of Mormonism. We are all shocked and sadden by the recent events in Tennessee (my birth state BTW) Here's what you can do to help, from a UU email service I'm on:

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.

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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.


Catherine Lynch
Director of Campaigning