Bishop Keith Sinclair, church and civic leaders, and congregations and residents of Northwich are due to gather in the town centre on Saturday to pray for the town and those who live and work there.
The church-led event has been organised as a show of solidarity with the people of Northwich and as a way of trying to tackle the negative press the town has received in recent times.
Bishop Keith Sinclair, who will lead prayers, says: “Northwich is a place with a great industrial and social history and an even more promising economic and community focussed future. The local Christian community already plays a vital role in improving the lives of residents through social and spiritual support and practical projects. This gathering highlights our belief in a hope-filled-future for the town and will help tell a different story to some of the negative reports we’ve seen in recent years."
Everyone is welcome to show their support. Simply turn up and join in at 16.00 on Saturday 2 February. Please meet at the canopy outside of the cinema and next to the river in the new Barons Quay development.
Northwich resident, and Director of Social Responsibility in the Diocese of Chester, Debbie Dalby, hopes the event will be a turning point and will generate a sense of hope for the future of the town.
“Northwich is a great town filled with dynamic, creative and tenacious people. This gathering will send a message of hope to the people of Northwich, that runs counter to the negative views and reports about the town in recent years. We want to tell a different story – one of growth, strong community and new beginnings.”
The gathering is part of a much bigger partnership approach which is developing between the Church, civic leaders, business, and residents.
