From United Methodist News Service:
“AURORA, Colo. (UMNS)—As Aurora and people everywhere reel from the July 20 shooting that left 12 dead and dozens injured, The United Methodist Church is sending messages of hope and healing into the community. The church is placing a full-page ad in the July 23 Denver Post, declaring: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Aurora. Through the darkness, we come together in search of the light. The people of The United Methodist Church join with all of those affected by this recent tragedy. To understand. To heal. To find hope.” The ad will also appear in the Aurora Sentinel on July 26.
In addition, people are invited to post prayers for the Aurora community on a prayer wall on Facebook. The ads and call to action were developed by United Methodist Communications, the denomination’s communications agency.”