Members of the Lithgow community are set to gather at Cook Street Plaza at 12pm on Sunday, March 24 to honour victims of the recent Christchurch massacre.
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The massacre took place in a mosque in the New Zealand city on Friday, March 15.
One of the event organisers, Uniting Church Minister Rev Matt Trounce, said the idea came after a few people said they thought it would be a good idea to both remember the innocent people who died in their place of worship, but also to stand for something within the community.
"We will stand up for respect, different beliefs and understandings, we don't want something like this to ever happen in Lithgow," he said.
"So we must stand against that fear, and respect and welcome those who come from different backgrounds and cultures."
Rev Trounce said by standing with the Muslim community of Lithgow, people would stand against fear, hatred and bigotry.
"We want to stand for something positive and have respect for one another, and get rid of the violent atmosphere," he said.
The event will include speakers, music and an opportunity for people to outline their hand in a dove shape.
"People can trace their hand, creating a symbolic action of respect and peace in our community," Rev Trounce said.
He also said there had been a strong, healthy response to the event and urged people to come along.
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