The church where Charlie Kirk led a movement that elected a president was having its usual Wednesday night services on Sept. 10.
Only this time, Kirk was in the hearts and minds of congregants at Dream City Church in north Phoenix.
The Turning Point USA founder and key conservative ally to President Donald Trump was fatally shot at an outdoor event in Utah on the afternoon of Sept. 10, sending shockwaves across the nation’s fraught political landscape.
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“He was a passionate advocate and a leading voice for faith, freedom, and biblical truth — a guiding force for a generation seeking clarity in a complex world,” Dream City said in a news release.
“Charlie’s presence at our church was less about politics—it was about purpose. Through his leadership at Turning Point USA and Turning Point Faith, Charlie inspired millions to stand firm in their biblical convictions and live out their faith with courage.”
The service, located at 13613 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix, was scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kirk in hearts of churchgoers at Dream City Church service in Arizona