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.
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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.
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The Rev. Norvel Goff delivers a sermon during the service.
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Parishioners pray and comfort each other during the service.
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Parishioners join together in song.
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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.
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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.
