Briefly noted
Lutherans, Jews, Muslims and others seeking to cling to their faith in a time of tragedy came together for a prayer vigil April 4 at Redeemer Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Binghamton, New York. The church is located a few blocks away from the American Civic Association, where 41-year-old Jiverly Wong shot and killed 13 people before taking his own life. Mi chele C. Fischer, pastor of Holy Nativ ity Luth eran Church in Endicott, New York, along with other clergy and a representative from the Broome County Coun cil of Churches, led the vigil, which was attended by about 130 people.