One of the speakers called for people to come together to help shape the community for the better.
Kelyan Bokassa died shortly after being attacked on a 472 double-decker bus on Woolwich Church Street on 7 January.
Obehi Orukpe, who works with young people at the church, told BBC News: "We want an end to knife crime, we want an end to violence among youths." Kola Taiwo, a pastor at the church is urging young people to come and talk to them about any concerns through counselling.
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