On Sunday night churches from all across Lima came together once again for a service to promote unity and help end gun violence in the city.More than a hundred people attended the Community Healing Service at Second Baptist Church.

Throughout the night pastors prayed to end gun violence and help families who have been impacted.Also for city and government officials and for peace and unity in Lima and in the nation.The congregation also sang several hymns along with the choir.

Over the past couple of weeks, Lima has seen a rash of gun violence, but this is an issue that the Black Ministerial Alliance says they are ready to tackle. Reaching out to the young men in the community and letting them know that they are appreciated is what one pastor says would be the first step to putting an end to this problem.