Following a violent week that culminated with the killing of five Dallas police officers and the wounding of seven others Thursday night, City of Greer Mayor Rick Danner and Councilman Wayne Griffin are inviting the community to gather at noon on Monday for a Prayer Service of Hope and Peace at Greer’s First Baptist Church.
The service is expected to last until 1 p.m.
Danner said the non-denominational event is open to all.
The Greer community gathered in June of 2015 for a similar service following the shooting of nine people at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston. Thursday’s violence was the deadliest single incident for U.S. law enforcement since September 11, 2001.
“In light of recent violent events it seems like the right time for this service,” Danner said. “We invite all in the Upstate to join us for this community gathering.”
Greer First Baptist Church is located at 201 W. Poinsett St.