A MASS of Christians from across Newton Abbot came together on Good Friday for the annual Walk of Witness

Following a short service at the Avenue Church in the town, the Christians Together In Newton Abbot organised event, saw more than 150 people participate in the event 

Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot
Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot (Steve Pope/MDA)

The annual  Good Friday Wallk of Witness sees Christians of different denominations and of no affiliation imitate the journey that Jesus Christ took carrying his cross through the streets of Jerusalem.

Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot
Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot (Steve Pope/MDA)

Lead by volunteers carrying a large wooden cross, and accompanied by members for the Salvation Army band, the procession stopped at several points around the town for prayers, reflections and hymns.

Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot
Charlie Michaels carries the Cross from the The Avenue Church (Steve Pope/MDA)

The event finished with a celebration at the Golden Lion Square with the Christian Dance Fellowship of Britain.

Good Friday Walk of Witness in Newton Abbot
The Walk of WItness stops at Bearnes School in Newton Abbot for prayer and reflection (Steve Pope/MDA)

Similar walks took place across the area with walks organised in Teignmouth, Shaldon and KIngskerswell.