Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, Baha’i and Hindu people of faith participated in a respectful ritual of lament and memorial for survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
This bold step forward in unity and collaboration featured music from several faith traditions, including a poignant opening song by Gumbaynggir-Wiradjuri musician Tim Gray and a musical interlude from the Baha’i Community Choir, as well as a reading from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse public record, a play excerpt from Alana Valentine and a remarkable testimonial about recovery by Simon Cole.
The ritual closed with participants weaving blue threads through a Melissa Carey artwork to symbolise “that threads of love will be woven into the lives of all who suffer”. The event was held in support of the Blue Knot Foundation.
