SAN ANGELO, Texas — A Call to Arms prayer rally was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the San Angelo Police Station, 401 E. Beauregard Avenue.
Tuesday's prayer rally was in response to the events throughout the Untied States, following the death of George Floyd.
Clergy and community leaders invited pastors, business and education leaders to show solidarity and join the City, community, churches, and families in prayer.
Men, women and children of all ages met at the San Angelo Police Station shortly before 7 p.m.
Speakers included San Angelo Mayor Brenda Gunter, Chief of Police Frank Carter and recently elected Sheriff Nick Hanna among others.
Pastor Ralph Dawkins called the meeting a "Call to Arms", not to provoke violence but as a call for prayer. He said it was not meant to bash the police and there was no political agenda. He said they were there to fight the battle with claps, praises and shouts.
Ulysses Delgado was invited to the to prayer rally but said he was glad he attended. He says that the one change he would like to see after prayer rallies and protests would be acceptance for everyone. He also said he believes voting is a way to make change.
CJ Luckey was one of the speakers at the rally on Tuesday and also spoke at Sunday's protest.
Lucky said he would like to see change. He said, "One of the biggest reasons people resist change is because they focus one what they have to give up rather than what they have to gain."
Luckey says that he would like to see the change in oneself and then overflow to everyone else. He also believes voting will help make the changes needed, but voters need to be informed.
For those who are not eligible to vote but would like to make a change or be part of the change, to get involved in community events such as the prayer rally.
Throughout the rally some people were heard clapping, singing, and shouting "Amen!" while others took the time to introduce themselves to other attendees.
