One week after a tornado destroyed the town of Goderich, its citizens gathered this morning to reflect on the tragedy.

"It's been a long week for a lot of people and a tragic week for a lot of people," said Goderich resident Pat Clifford.

More than one thousand people gathered at a morning worship service.

Many in the town believe coming together to heal will help the community rebuild and have hopes for to the future.

"We're all here together," said resident Mark Duckworth. "We got through this and everything is going to be all right."