Epsom Methodist Church is to hold a “community act” on Thursday, aiming to “raise our voices for women who are vulnerable and all who are victimised”.
Reverend Catherine Hutton called the attack “horrifying and completely shocking”, but criticised the protest as having been “pretty intimidating”.
She added that her church’s event would be an outlet for people to express any “feelings of compassion and outrage in a meaningful and positive way”.
Meanwhile, Epsom MP Helen Maguire said the protest had been hijacked by “right-wing online activists” who wanted to “fan the flames of divisiveness”.
Officers are still appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw a woman in distress in the area of Ashley Road between 02:00 and 04:00 BST on Saturday.