The news of the massacre in Newtown on Friday morning has shaken people across Connecticut, as well as across the nation.
During the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, 20 students and six adults died. The shooter was also found dead in the school and one of his family members was found dead in a house in town.
In response to the horrific news, several vigils are planned for people to gather in grief.
Berlin
Berlin Congregational Church, 878 Worthington Ridge. A vigil will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday.
East Haven
The East Haven Patch reports that The Rev. Tom Sievel, of St. Vincent de Paul Church, and Pastor Karen Johnson, of the Old Stone Congregational Church, are organizing a vigil to be held at Margaret Tucker Park, a small park in front of Old Stone Church, at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Hartford
A candlelight vigil will be held near the carousel at Bushnell Park at 7 p.m.
North Haven
Mt. Caramel Christian Church, 5100 Ridge Road, North Haven. Vigil will be held at 6 p.m.
Norwich
Beth Jacob Synagogue, the Norwich Clergy Association and the offices of the Mayor and City Council will hold a vigil at Beth Jacob Synagogue on New London Turnpike, on Saturday, Dec. 1. The time has not been released.
Rocky Hill
A town-wide prayer vigil will held at 7 p.m. on Friday at Rocky Hill Congregational Church. The church meeting house is located at 805 Old Main Street in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.
Waterbury
A special memorial service to be held on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, on the Green.
West Hartford United Methodist, 1358 New Britain Ave. Vigil will be held at 6 p.m.
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