National Day of Solidarity and Mourning
A coalition of organisations, including the Together Coalition, the Church of England, the Scouts, Hope not Hate, the Women’s Institute and the British Muslim Trust, has announced a national day of unity and solidarity for Thursday, 9 October, following last week’s attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester.
The initiative on the one week anniversary of the attack will bring communities across the UK together to mourn, to stand in solidarity with Britain’s Jewish community, and to reject hate in all its forms.
Martin Lloyd Williams, the Archdeacon of Brighton and Lewes, said: “Following the Manchester synagogue attack and the Peacehaven mosque arson attack, we need to grasp all opportunities to express solidarity with those whose lives day to day are becoming permeated with fear. Our common life is founded on building relationships of peace. “
As part of the national event, organisations and communities are being invited to:
Hold local gatherings and vigils across the UK, or to mark the moment within existing events — such as church services, prayers, youth meetings or community activities — with a candle-lighting or moment of silence.
Join the online movement by posting in solidarity with the Hashtag #britainstandstogether
If your community is holding an event tomorrow, please share widely.