Cockermouth churches come together for Walk of Witness

Churches Together in the Cockermouth Area staged the event on Good Friday and were delighted with the turn-out.

The procession stops in Market Place (Image: Supplied)

The procession set off from All Saints' Church, carrying a wooden cross, and stopped at seven stations through the town for a Bible reading, song and moment of silent prayer. Each one was led by a different church.

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A service was held in the United Reformed Church before people proceeded to Memorial Gardens where the cross was planted.

Heading through town with the cross (Image: Supplied)

Everyone was then invited to head to St Joseph's Church for drinks and hot cross buns.

Team rector Rev Canon Jane Charman said: "It was wonderful. There was lovely weather and a great feeling of fellowship.

"The Walk of Witness has been happening for many years, it was great to see so many people."

In Memorial Gardens (Image: Supplied)

Many people gathered at the cross at 6am on Sunday for a dawn service.

"People found it very moving," said Rev Canon Charman.