Northumberland became known as the cradle of Christianity when people like Aidan and Cuthbert brought the gospel into Britain; what happened here impacted the rest of the country. In 2018, we look to God to restore our inheritance, working through the church to bring Godly change to our region.

We have been stirred by the story of Gideon, where God's people were forced into shelters and strongholds by their enemy; good people working hard year after year to plant a harvest which was ruined or stolen before it could be brought in. Eventually a small number of people - 300 - took responsibility for their nation and confronted the enemy using Godly tactics. The result was a change in the situation which released God's people to fulfill their destiny, own the land again and reap bountiful harvests. Gather: Festival North takes this story and applies its principles to today's church in Northumberland.

Acting on behalf of all Christian churches, Gather: interleaves prayer and worship to defeat the work of the enemy; to release the Church into fruitful and effective harvest; to call the Church out of its strongholds and into our communities. We also look to equip God’s people to take the fight back into their communities, with prophetic input and healing prayer.

The festival runs from 3rd-5th August; for further info and to purchase tickets see: www.gatherfestival.co.uk

We seek your prayers to equip the ‘300’ of Gather: and protect them as they fight for the future of our county - and our nation.

Jane Holloway from the World Prayer Centre will be speaking at Gather North Festival.