Beacon Center holds retreat for first responders
The Beacon Center has held a retreat for first responders to help them relax after the violent weekend in Montgomery.
First United Methodist Church in Montgomery partnered with the Beacon Center to give responders a time to rest, reflect and restore at the healing space yesterday.
They say they wanted to provide an environment for an uplifting experience of gratitude, connection and healing through drum circle art, yoga and meditation, and therapy sessions.
They also provided a meal and circle of affirmation to leave them refreshed and renewed.
“Our first responders are seeing so much, and it’s not just about the events that happened this weekend, it’s really about the community violence that exists day-to-day, and so what we know as we see a bubbling that has happened from this weekend but we understand that our responders need a space every single day,” Beacon Center Executive Director Richard Williams told Action 8 News.
“I like for those who attend to walk away with a sense of God’s grace and comfort that these reminders, each module, each workshop that is offered a reminder that the worst things in life are never the last things, and God is always faithful and true and the church is a place truly of sanctuary,” Rev. Jay Cooper, the senior minister at First United Methodist Church, said.
The event was open to responders, caregivers, and community leaders. For more information, contact the Beacon Center at (334) 263-0950.
A mass shooting took place on the night of Saturday, October 4, at the corner of Bibb and Commerce Streets. Two people were killed and 12 others were injured, some seriously.
