Philadelphia police officers gathered with clergy and members of the community for prayers the evening of June 16 in parks located in every police district in the city. The police department and clergy leaders planned the gatherings as a way to improve police relations in the communities.
In the 26th District in the Port Richmond/Kensington area, Captain George Kappe gathered with clergy from several local churches and residents at Fairhill Square Park at 4th Street and Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Captain George Kappe, commanding officer of the 26th Police District, welcomes guests to the prayer service held with community faith leaders to strengthen community relations.
Father Edward Brady (right), pastor of St. Anne Parish, leads the group in prayer.
Minister Nathan Olmo (left) from Apostolic Christian Church, a Spanish Pentecostal church on West Cumberland Street, leads the group in prayer.
A police officer joins community members in prayer at Fairhill Square Park in North Philadelphia.
Minister Rafael Ramirez (right) of Rose of Sharon Community Worship Church, leads the group in prayer.
Father Edward Brady (center), pastor of St. Anne Parish, speaks with the group at the prayer service.
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To the Clergy.. we are having an Sunday August 7th Police Support Rally at Frankford and Cottman Aves in NE Philadelphia @ 4pm and would love to have a prayer said for Police & Community Unity. We will have a DJ and hoping to get a stage. At this time we have over 1000 attending. Please join us!