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 weeke

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