The Rev. Dennis Flach of the Baptist Theological Seminary of Jackson and Natchez welcomes participants to Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk on the Adams County Courthouse steps. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

Bishop Robert Cade and Dr. Betty Cade of Word Faith Ambassador Worship Center of Natchez offer prayers during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. Bo Swilley of Community Chapel prays for racial harmony during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. David O’Connor leads a prayer for the nation during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. Clifton Marvel, pastor of the Greater Macedonia Baptist Church, leads a prayer for the state of Mississippi during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. Joan Gandy, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Natchez, leads a prayer for the local community during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk on the steps of the Adams County Courthouse. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. John W. Scott Jr. of Christian Hope Baptist Church speaks during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

Participants walked a lap around the Adams County Courthouse during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. David O’Connor takes a selfie with the Rev. Bo Swilley and the Rev Clifton Marvel directly behind hm as others look on. The reverends offered prayers during Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity walk on the Adams County Courthouse steps. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. David O’Connor and The Rev. Bo Swilley descend the steps of the courthouse after Saturday’s Mission Mississippi Prayer Gathering and Unity Walk as other congregants, including Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten Disperse. (Scott Hawkins, The Natchez Democrat)