This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Neighbor News

Shine A Light Vigil for Those Affected by Domestic Violence

Local Domestic Violence Vigil to remember victims, support survivors, and call local communities to take action to prevent abuse

Sudbury United Methodist Church lit with purple lights for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Sudbury United Methodist Church lit with purple lights for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will partner again with the First Parish in Wayland, the Wayland Interfaith Leaders Association, and the Lauren Dunne Astley Foundation to Shine a Light on the issues related to domestic and break up violence. Purple signifies courage and compassion, and purple lights will illuminate religious and civic buildings in Sudbury, Wayland, Lincoln, and Framingham at various times throughout the month.

On Wednesday, October 12, First Parish in Wayland, 225 Boston Post Road, Wayland will host a Shine a Light Vigil at 7.00 pm. The indoor event will focus on remembering those who have lost their lives to domestic violence in the past year, recognizing those surviving abuse today, and calling all of us to action as we work to prevent abuse in our communities.

Please join the Roundtable for this important community event.

Find out what's happening in Sudburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

For more information about domestic violence please go to https://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org or contact the Roundtable at infodvrt@gmail.com.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?