Trauma weighs on Chicago pastors amid city’s violence
Chicago pastors bear emotional strain as they comfort grieving families and preach amid a surge in homicides. In July funeral for 13 year old Amaria Jones highlights a larger toll on clergy, who juggle ministry, counseling, and activism while reciting names of victims like Bettie Jones Mekhi James and Heaven Sutton.
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Alive on the Square outdoor service returns to Medina gazebo
The Medina United Church of Christ will host Alive on the Square at 10 a.m. in Medina Square gazebo with theme faithfulness. Rev. Luke Lindon says the event emphasizes the church as people over buildings and urges chairs masks and distance. If rain cancels, and Sunday services resume Aug 30 with multiple morning times and livestreams.
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