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Local churches respond to Tech shootings

Religious community to help with healing.

Date published: 4/17/2007

Some Fredericksburg-area congregations are holding special services to help the community cope with the mass shootings at Virginia Tech.

If your church plans a memorial or prayer service, contact The Free Lance–Star to list it in the paper and on fredericksburg.com at marylee@freelancestar.com or jtoler@freelancestar.com.

Wilderness church
Wilderness Community Church will devote much of its Soul Café service Wednesday to prayers, readings and reflections in response to the shootings and in support of those who are now dealing with the aftermath. Soul Café begins at 7:30 p.m. at the church, located on 10501 Plank Road in Spotsylvania County.

Thornburg Baptist
Thornburg Baptist Church will hold a community candlelight service tonight Wednesday, April 18, at 7 p.m.
This service will remember those who have been affected by the tragedy that happened at Virginia Tech. Everyone is invited to this time of prayer, reflection and fellowship.
The church is located six miles south of Massaponax at 7221 Jefferson Davis Highway in Thornburg. For more information, contact the Rev. Danny Lester, pastor, at 540/408-6303.

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Date published: 4/17/2007