At this time of grief and mourning for our brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the shooting at Emanuel AME, and to allow everyone to attend memorial services tonight, Bishop Lawrence has cancelled the Diocesan Night at the Riverdogs. We have rescheduled that outing for August 21. If you purchased tickets for the event see a notice here.

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O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples and races of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and those who are near:  Grant to those who have lost love ones your hope, comfort and peace; grant to those members of Emmanuel AME Church a sense of your presence; look with compassion on the whole human family here in Charleston and across our nation;  show us how to respond to one another’s hurt and suffering;  shed abroad your Spirit on those who have lost faith, hope and trust in You and one another; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that in your good  time all peoples and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.