Donna Lynn Caskey leads the congregation in song.
In response to the terrible tragedy at the Pulse in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday night, June 15, Interim Minister Ed Brock and UUCV members led a vigil and service of remembering.
The service included remarks and readings by Sharon Kufeldt, Ray Vargas, Denny Thomas, Chris Ce De Bacca, Sandra Pereira and Debby Chalquist. Donna Lynn Caskey led the congregants in song.
The names of of the 49 victims were read, alternating with words from the speakers on their personal reactions to this act of terror against the LGBTQ community.
The altar was decorated with a rainbow flag. Monitors displayed the pictures of those who perished. Nearly 100 congregants, both church members and from the community were present.
The service concluded with the singing of the UU hymn, “Standing on the Side of Love.”
