 Flag of honor provides makeshift memorial for 20 children and six adults killed on Dec. 14. UMNS photo by Arthur McClanahan |
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Pastor sees pain as path to healing
The Rev. Mel Kawakami, senior pastor at Newtown United Methodist Church, has the difficult job of shepherding his flock through the anguish of the second deadliest school shooting in U.S. history. Two 7-year-olds from the congregation were among the 20 children and seven adults killed in the Connecticut tragedy.
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See also: Response and resources for school violence
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Holston reacts to tragedy |
Churches grieve, pray for Connecticut neighbors |
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New treasurer | |
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Rick Cherry will oversee conference finances
Holston's long-time controller has been selected to follow John Tate as director of administrative services and treasurer.
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Hunger spike | |
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Disasters cause food shortage amidst food waste
More people needed assistance from food pantries and other feeding agences in 2012 as a result of natural disasters combined with economic strife. Meanwhile, farmers in Riner, Va., estimate that 60 percent of their crops are wasted.
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