Overview

• The Emanuel Nine Day of Observance Ecumenical Service convened Tuesday at Mother Emanuel AME Church with survivors, clergy and civic leaders in attendance.
• A Wednesday evening Bible study is scheduled to carry forward the victims’ faith and communal healing.
• The nine victims are honored for their diverse contributions as pastors, educators, activists and pillars of the Charleston community.
• The 2015 tragedy spurred racial reconciliation efforts, including the removal of the Confederate flag from the Statehouse and President Obama’s “Amazing Grace” eulogy.
• Security advocates emphasize that the anniversary underscores the ongoing need for vigilance and preparedness in places of worship.