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35th Annual Candlelight Vigil

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October 8, 2026, The Chapel on Sycamore, Decatur

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Voices

The words and music that carried the evening.25 photos

  • A vocalist sings during the program
  • A vocalist performs in front of the organ pipes
  • A speaker shares remarks at the microphone
  • A speaker addresses the gathering at the microphone
  • A speaker reads remarks at the lectern
  • A vocalist sings at the front of the sanctuary
  • A speaker at the microphone, with the sanctuary behind her
  • A speaker in purple reads from a card at the microphone
  • A speaker holds a candle while sharing remarks
  • A speaker at the microphone, with two others at the front
  • A speaker and a young man stand together at the lectern
  • A young speaker shares remarks at the podium, holding a candle
  • A speaker addresses the gathering at the microphone
  • A speaker reads remarks at the microphone, holding a candle
  • A speaker in a lavender suit addresses the gathering
  • A speaker shares remarks at the microphone
  • A speaker at the podium, with candles along the stage
  • A speaker stands at the podium beside rows of candles
  • A young man speaks at the microphone
  • An attendee records a speaker on a phone
  • A speaker stands at the lectern
  • A speaker in purple shares remarks
  • A speaker reads from a card at the microphone
  • A speaker stands at a music stand to share remarks
  • Wide view of the sanctuary as a speaker addresses the gathering

Holding the light

Each candle was lit in memory of a Georgian whose life was taken by an abuser in the past year.25 photos

  • An attendee holds a candle and a memorial card
  • An attendee in a commemorative shirt holds a candle
  • Candle bearers stand in line by the stained glass windows
  • Candle bearers wait their turn beside the seated audience
  • A candle bearer holds a lit candle in the aisle
  • Three women hold candles and memorial cards
  • An attendee holds a candle and a memorial card
  • Candle bearers stand beside the audience
  • Close-up of candles held together during the candle lighting
  • Candle bearers line up along the aisle
  • Three officers hold lit candles
  • Two attendees hold lit candles
  • Two attendees hold lit candles in the sanctuary
  • Attendees stand together holding candles
  • A group of attendees holding candles before the program
  • Hands hold a candle and a memorial card bearing the names of those lost
  • A candle held beside a memorial card during the candle lighting
  • A memorial card held up beside a lit candle
  • Three candles raised together in the dim sanctuary
  • Attendees touch their candles together under soft purple light
  • Four women stand together holding candles
  • A single candle glowing in the dark
  • Candles glowing on a ledge
  • Candles glowing in front of a window
  • A row of lit candles in the sanctuary

Together

Friends, neighbors and community partners who filled the chapel.8 photos

  • Attendees seated in the sanctuary during the program
  • Six attendees stand together holding candles
  • Attendees talk together after the program
  • A group gathers for a photo after the vigil
  • Attendees greet each other after the vigil
  • Two attendees smile together after the program
  • Three attendees pose together after the vigil
  • The full sanctuary of attendees during the vigil

Join us for our 35th Annual Candlelight Vigil during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together we honor those we have lost, celebrate those who have survived, and renew our commitment to ending domestic violence in our community.

The evening includes speakers, music, and a candle lighting ceremony in memory of each Georgian whose life was taken by an abuser in the past year.

The vigil is free and open to everyone. Please register so we can plan for you.