Faith leaders guided the congregation through the event on Tuesday, as residents of all religions and none were asked to call to mind suffering half a world away from Preston, in which more than 1,300 Israeli citizens were slaughtered by Hamas on 7th October and more than 5,700 Palestinians have since died in Gaza during Israel’s military response.
Lancashire Post photographer Neil Cross was at the gathering.
1. Service of Reflection and Peace
Dozens gathered in the foyer of the Guild Hall for the event on Tuesday evening (24th October) Photo: Neil Cross
2. Service of Reflection and Peace
The Right Reverend Philip North, the Anglican Bishop of Blackburn, led the event Photo: Neil Cross
3. Service of Reflection and Peace Jeremy Dable
Preston Faith Covenant members Jeremy Dable (left), representing the Jewish community, and Muslim community representative Mukhtar Master at an event designed to bring all parts of Preston together Photo: Neil Cross
4. Service of Reflection and Peace
There was an opportunity for attendees to light a candle as they paused to reflect on the humanitarian horrors experienced in Israel and Gaza after more than a fortnight of violence Photo: Neil Cross