26 Random Acts of Kindness That Don't Cost A Thing - In honor of the Sandy Hook Victims 12/14/12
There's so many stories that came from that tragic day. I became so involved with The Newtown Congregational Church, we volunteered time and donated services, I was truly inspired by the strength of the community. (Ret.) Lt Paul Vance and I worked together for many years, but this incident really sealed our friendship forever. He is truly one of the best human beings I know. For the first time we reveal some of what we we did behind the scenes during that very stressful week. We hope you watch or listen to our chat and we hope you'll share our 26 Random Acts of Kindness That Don't Cost A Thing Podcast below.
The best way we knew how to honor the innocent lives lost and the strength of the people of Newtown, was to concentrate on kindness. We hope you will too.
(Ret.) Lt J Paul Vance was the leading voice of Connecticut as the PIO for the Connecticut State Police. People across the state, country and internationally looked to him for information and support. I'm honored to call him my friend.
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iHeartCommunities Remembers: Sandy Hook 5th Anniversary - What have we learned?
This blog is meant to inspire hope and peace, most importantly kindness. We hope you'll be inspired to commit random acts of kindness this week and continue on through the new year.
We've included links to many events and remembrance ceremonies across the state. We're also hoping you'll post below ideas and ways we can spread a little kindness.
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26 Random Acts of Kindness that won't cost you a thing. This was recorded for the 5 year anniversary, but we felt it was important to share again....
This interview was done on the 5 year anniversary, but the information is emotional, heartfelt and resonates now on the 6 year remembrance of this day.
Newtown Congregational Church
6th Year SHS Anniversary Events
Friday, December 14, 2018
9:30AM –
The Church bell will be rung to remember and honor the lives lost 6 years ago to us and to recognize and surround those who continue on the journey of trauma, grief and loss.
All Day (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM) -
Meditation Room available for quite reflection. The room will have art and other items sent in support of our community soon after the tragedy as a reminder of the love and care which continues to surround all of us. Mediation Room will be in the Library and is located on the lower level of the building.
7:00 PM - Interfaith Gathering for Prayer and Comfort at Congregation Adath Israel
An interfaith gathering to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the tragic events at Sandy Hook School will be take place at Congregation Adath Israel (115 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, CT) this year at 7:00 PM. All are invited as faith leaders from the various Newtown religious communities will guide the community by reading from our sacred texts, offering prayers for our community and allowing for times of silence and individual reflection.
Given the recent violence experienced in Pittsburgh by the Jewish community and because Friday evening is a sacred time of gathering for our Jewish neighbors, the Interfaith Council of Newtown has discerned with Adath Israel that this is the most compassionate way for our community to care for one another during this challenging season of remembrance and grief. All are welcome.
For more information please call 203 426-9024