Tragedy struck the entire nation last year when a gunman killed 26 first-grade students and adults on December 14, 2012. The community has experienced grief beyond what most of us can understand. But with time, the slow and painful process of healing and forgiveness has already began.

The Newtown, Connecticut community has been under an intense eye for the last year as many people want to reach out or find out how the victims’ families are recovering.

What kinds of anxiety is the community feeling now, and how is the faith community offering support? Check out this video to get a glimpse into the difficult reality – and incredible courage – that this community is overcoming each and every day.