The event took place on Monday, January 29, at the War Memorial Garden.
The multi-faith service featured speakers from Amnesty International, Brighton and Hove Progressive Synagogue, St John the Evangelist, Burgess Hill Academy and Burgess Hill Girls.
After the service pupils laid stones at the War Memorial.
The council said this year is the 85th anniversary of the arrival of the Kindertransport in Burgess Hill.
After the service pupils laid stones at the War Memorial.
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