Civic Prayer Breakfast to start Stoke-on-Trent Day with unity, reflection and community spirit

Stoke-on-Trent Day will begin with a powerful moment of reflection as faith leaders, civic figures and community members gather for the Centenary Civic Prayer Breakfast.

The event is hosted by Saltbox, at the historic Kings Hall, Stoke from 7:30am to 10:00am.

This year’s breakfast will take place on the first Stoke-on-Trent Day – marking the day that King George V declared Stoke-on-Trent a city on 5 June 1925.

Stoke-on-Trent Day will be a yearly celebration on 5 June that celebrates the history, culture, the built and natural environment and the communities that make the city.

This year’s breakfast marks a special milestone in more ways than one. Not only does it honour 100 years of city status, but it also reaffirms the city's long-standing commitment to unity, collaboration and public service through one of the largest events of its kind in the UK.

Last year, more than 300 faith leaders, civic representatives and community activists came together to pray for the city’s future and build relationships across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Since launching in 2010, the Stoke-on-Trent Civic Prayer Breakfast has become a national benchmark, inspiring similar events across the country.

Lloyd Cooke, CEO of Saltbox said: “The Civic Prayer Breakfast is always a joyful and positive occasion and this year’s special Centenary Day event promises to be even more impactful with over 400 guests attending.”

This year’s event features a keynote address by Robert Mountford, West Midlands Churches Ecumenical Officer, and a live interview with Dr Fiona Hibberts, Deputy Chief Nurse at University Hospitals North Midlands. Guests will also enjoy performances from Presence Worship’s Paul Critchley, members of the City of Stoke-on-Trent Symphony Orchestra, and the St Peter’s CofE Academy Gospel Choir.

Tickets are £15, including a full English breakfast, individual table service and free parking.

The Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, Councillor Steve Watkins, said: “The Civic Prayer Breakfast is a chance to pause and reflect on what matters most - our people, our values and our shared future. In this Centenary Year, I’m proud that our city continues to lead the way in community collaboration and spiritual unity.”

To book for the Civic Prayer Breakfast:

By card: Call 07825 745142

By cheque: Saltbox, Bemersley House, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

In person: Methodist Book Centre, Gitana Street, Hanley, ST1 1DY

Email enquiries: email@saltbox.org.uk

For more Centenary events or to download the Stoke-on-Trent Day celebration toolkit, visit www.sot100.org.uk and follow #SOT100 on social media.