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EastLake Community begins healing process in the wake of a tragedy

Published: June 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM

A weekend meant to celebrate two decades of ministry turned tragic for EastLake Community Church after a tent collapsed during the church’s 20th anniversary celebration Friday, leaving one person dead and 22 others injured.

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