As pandemic Restrictions Ease, Congregants Mourn Together
Yellowstone Public Radio Congregants of Billings First United Methodist Church listen to Reverend Patrick Lewis before planting a tree in honor of those who have died in the past year and to recognize first responders. COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Montana in 2020, according to state data. Many of those who lost loved ones haven’t been able to grieve together. With the weather warming up and health guidelines easing, people are finding ways to mourn in public. A little more than ten people and one dog gathered outside of the Billings First United Methodist Church to pla...
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