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Worshippers return to Charleston’s Emanuel AME

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People line up to enter the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, before a worship service on Sunday, June 21. It was the first service at the church since a racially motivated shooter killed nine people there on Wednesday, June 17.
People line up to enter the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, before a worship service on Sunday, June 21. It was the first service at the church since a racially motivated shooter killed nine people there on Wednesday, June 17.
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Church member Kevin Polite helps members into the church for the service.
Church member Kevin Polite helps members into the church for the service.
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The Rev. Norvel Goff prays at the empty seat of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed in the shooting.
The Rev. Norvel Goff prays at the empty seat of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, who was killed in the shooting.
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Parishioners fill the pews for the service. Church elders decided to hold the regularly scheduled Sunday school and worship service as they continue to grieve.
Parishioners fill the pews for the service. Church elders decided to hold the regularly scheduled Sunday school and worship service as they continue to grieve.
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The Rev. Norvel Goff delivers a sermon during the service.
The Rev. Norvel Goff delivers a sermon during the service.
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Parishioners pray and comfort each other during the service.
Parishioners pray and comfort each other during the service.
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 Parishioners join together in song.
Parishioners join together in song.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley embraces U.S. Sen Tim Scott.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley embraces U.S. Sen Tim Scott.
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Parishioners Shakur Francis, left, and Karen Watson-Fleming sing as they attend the service.
Parishioners Shakur Francis, left, and Karen Watson-Fleming sing as they attend the service.
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North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey, left, and Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. attend the service.
North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey, left, and Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. attend the service.
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People listen to the Sunday service from outside the church.
People listen to the Sunday service from outside the church.
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