Dozens of strangers turned to one another in the lobby of City Hall, put their arms around each other and prayed during the second annual prayer rally.

On New Year’s Eve — a night police were out in full force — the Federal Way church community prayed for their safety, the health of local firefighters and peace between city officials and citizens during the rally.

Andre Sims, a pastor at Christ the King Bible Fellowship, co-organized the event with approximately 20 pastors from the area.

The group also prayed for education, business and the media.

Photos courtesy of Bruce Honda