(KAIR)--In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in the nation’s history, local church leaders came together for a prayer service to end violence in the United States.
It was just over a year ago when nine were killed at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
In response to the deadly attack, the Trinity Episcopal Church in Atchison held a prayer service Wednesday evening as a memorial to the victims and an effort to end such violence.
“After the events in Orlando, it was decided the community wanted to hold another prayer service to pray for the victims of violence and an end to violence,” said Father Jon Hullinger of Trinity Episcopal Church. “So, we’re hosting the second annual prayer service.”
“I think anytime we see victims of violence and hatred, it’s important for the community to come together to remind ourselves that we really are all one, that we need to work together to try and overcome our divisions and recognize we are all children of God and find ways to promote our solidarity in spite of our differnces,” Hullinger said.
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