Beloved Founding Church Member Killed by Tent Collapsing During Church’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Virginia Church Mourns Death After Tent Collapse During 20th Anniversary Celebration

A Virginia congregation is grieving after a tent collapsed during an outdoor anniversary service, leaving one person dead and more than 20 others injured. The incident occurred Friday evening at EastLake Community Church in Moneta as the church gathered to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Severe weather moved through the area shortly before the collapse, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and lightning.

Bedford County church seeks healing following Friday's wind-related tent collapse, death

MONETA — Eastlake Community Church plans to come together for a service of "healing and hope" Sunday following a tragic mass casualty event during the church's 20th anniversary celebration Friday.

Beloved Founding Church Member Killed by Tent Collapsing During Church’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

EastLake Community Church was struck by tragedy during its 20th anniversary celebration when a tent collapsed, injuring 22 people and killing one.

Church Tent Collapse Kills 1, Injures 22 During 20th Anniversary Celebration - Michael Foust

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