Charity Apostolic Church

How Southeast San Diego reduced gun violence

“We’re here to save lives.” - Cornelius Bowser, pastor at Charity Apostolic Church and the City of San Diego’s commissioner on gang prevention and intervention

By Armando Rasing II

Photo, left, by Armando Rasing II: Bishop Cornelius Bowser leading a service at Charity Apostolic Church

December 17, 2025 (Southeast San Diego) - On a Friday night in early December, dozens of people attended a church service in Southeast San Diego - praying, giving thanks and singing for over three hours.


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