Worshippers bear witness to Passion of Jesus

Guisborough welcomed Good Friday morning with an interdenominational service at the historic Market Cross in remembrance of the Passion of Jesus Christ.

Salvation Army Major Antony Mugford hosted the service, accompanied by Rev Kevin Highfield from Guisborough Methodist Church and Father Phil Cunnah from St Paulinus Roman Catholic Church, Guisborough.

The Guisborough Citadel Salvation Army Band provided music for the hymns.

About 100 people from all faiths, including parishioners from St Paulinus, attended the service, which took place under the shadow of the recently restored Guisborough Town Hall.

A children’s service was held in St Nicholas Church at the same time, with songs, stories and hot cross buns.

After prayers, readings and hymns, the congregation was invited back to Guisborough Methodist Church Hall where refreshments were served.