Bermudians came together in prayer yesterday in the wake of the third murder in two weeks.

Governor Sir Richard Gozney joined with a few dozen members of the public at a Vigil of Prayer held at the St. Paul AME Centennial Hall, organised by Imagine Bermuda.

The Governor, along with representatives from several churches, addressed the audience discussing the trouble the Island is currently facing. Three people have been shot dead in the last 13 days.

Sir Richard said that sometimes, when problems arise, people needed to "look outside of our comfort zone to find solutions".

"At a time when the community is hit by a series of shocks and tragedies, it means we need to start to look outside of our comfort zone," he said. "Is there something we should be doing that is less comfortable?"

Organiser Glen Fubler said the event was intended to provide a 'touching stone' for the community.

"We wanted to create a space for the community to come together and pray about these issues," he said.

"People will come in and leave, but we want to hold a place in respect of what people are going through."

He said that he felt that the violence in the community was going to escalate, but he was shocked by the events of the previous two days.

"The worry is that one of these days, people will become immune to it."

He said that vigils would be held every weekday between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. for as long as the community required it, while the church hall would be open between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. for those needing a place to pray.

"We're welcoming all Bermudians, in honour of our heritage of being a people who work together, and who come together," added Mr. Fubler.

Yesterday's vigil featured readings by Pastor Stefan Burton-Schnüll, Bishop Robert Kurtz, Major Doug Lewis of the Salvation Army, and events organisers Kenneth Dill and Mr. Fubler.

Pastor Burton-Schnüll said that the outburst of crime disturbed the entire community, adding: "Some of us were awoken to find the world is not the comfortable manger, with the sheep and the baby. We live in this world where all is not rosy."

While legislation has a part to play, he said the only way the violence could truly end is if the parties responsible change.

"The solution to the problem we face is not found in grand schemes, but in personal transformations."