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Trinity Southport to Highlight Forgotten Cost of War: Mental Trauma
Tolling Bells, Letters from the Front, Historic Sound Recordings, and Prayers to be Featured at Special Event Open to Whole Community
This Veterans Day, Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport will hold a dramatic service honoring the hidden toll so many military personnel have paid over the years.
Entitled “Mental Trauma: the Forgotten Cost of War,” the service will span the experiences of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines throughout the years: from World War I shellshock to the present day condition known as PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).
This special free ceremony will take place at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 11th and will include tolling bells, letters from the front read aloud, historic sound recordings, and prayers for peace. The service is open to all denominations; no affiliation with the Church is required. Refreshments will follow in the Parish Hall.
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“War is often portrayed on an enormous scale: we see battlefield carnage filled with loud explosions and gunfire. Yet, it’s often the damage we can’t see that can do the most lasting harm: the mental trauma endured by those on the front lines that can go on for decades after the fighting.” said Rev. Peggy Hodgkins, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. “At this special Veterans Day service, we will learn more about the mental trauma endured by our military and reflect on how we can show compassion to those afflicted by it.”
WHAT: Mental Trauma: the Forgotten Cost of War
WHEN: Friday, November 11th at 6:00 pm
WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Avenue at the Corner of Center Street, Southport, CT (Exit 19 off of i-95)
COST: Free and no advance registration required.
QUESTIONS: Call the Church at (203) 255-0454About Trinity Episcopal Church
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Trinity Episcopal Church is located in the historic seaside district of Southport at 651 Pequot Avenue (at Center Street) and welcomes seekers of all denominations. Trinity is active in the greater community and holds several benefit events throughout the year. Trinity is a resilient Episcopal congregation rooted in a strong heritage of faith and renewal. Through joyful worship and our musical legacy, we celebrate our loving God. Our mission is to foster and engage in servant leadership alongside the wider community. We share and grow our faith, embracing seekers and the next generations to come.
