CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — As the war with Israel and Hamas enters it second stage, peace can seem unattainable with the visuals we see out of the region on a daily basis.
But in Cleveland Heights, Dr. Simee Malik from the Chagrin Valley Islamic Center said this, "And remember God's favor unto you you were enemies one to another and you joined your hearts together."
While Rabbi Josh Caruso from Anshe Chesed Fairmont Temple stood by her, "I want to build a sanctuary where we call out government policies anywhere that seek to strip good and peaceful folks of their dignity and human rights."
Everyone at the Fairmont Presbyterian Church is looking for guidance. Guidance and understanding of the war in the middle east.
Father Tom Fanta from St. Dominic Catholic Church echoed what everyone there already knew. "We pray we trust we hope that god will see us through this darkness."
The days have been dark for people who have family in Israel and Palestine. For those suffering with the daily burden of those thoughts, prayers seems to be the only way to help.
Fanta added, "Communities of faith can work together to stop hatred communities of faith can learn from each other and grow closer to God."
Community leaders here from many different faiths were on hand. A rabbi, Imam, a catholic priest and leaders of other Christian communities.
Hosting it was Reverend Ryan Wallace from Fairmont Presbyterian Church, "You're invited to share your questions your hopes your fears with any of us as we move together in this work."
And the work is simple pray everyday they all say. Those in attendance were moved by the spirit of unity.
"It's a good start but we have to do more," one attendee said.
"It was beautiful seeing them all up on the alter," another attendee told 3News.
Praying for peace, praying for equality, praying for healing and praying for and end to the war. Reverend King Rodgers from Olivet Institutional Baptist church closed out the prayer service.
And for him peace leads to love.
"The word of God will come forth whether it be in the Koran. the Torah or the Christian bible, that says God is love."