Churches unite for Good Friday ‘Walk of Witness’

Local Churches in Birmingham will unite as, on Good Friday (April 19), Handsworth & District Christian Outreach (AKA Hands Outstretched) brings together some 3000 people from several churches and communities’ for the ‘Good Friday Walk of Witness’, reaching out to the local community along Soho Road, demonstrating and sharing the love of God on this special day in the Christian calendar.

This is an important day on the Christian calendar which is celebrated by all Christians around the world. It is a time for reflection with an outpouring of love, which is one of the most important values that Christ taught us, who was sacrificed on this day.

Now in its 15th year, Christians can celebrate and rejoice by sharing the Good News with Handsworth’s multicultural community. This is reflected in the Christian representation on the day, of not just walking, but, also singing, waving flags and dancing on the main road running.

Chair, Reverend Bryan Scott, said: “It is wonderful to be able to celebrate and share with the community the Good News of Easter for the fifteenth consecutive year this Good Friday.

As a group of local churches it is a wonderful opportunity for us all to reach across cultural, linguistic and religious divides to meet and greet the community.

So why don’t you come and join us as we walk along the Soho Road on this very important day in the Christian Calendar?”

Community activist and Minister, Reverend Dr Desmond Jaddoo, said: “This is a great opportunity to bring our diverse communities in Handsworth together and celebrate The Good News of what Easter is all about. It is a time when we educate our communities of the true meaning of Easter; not just with words but also with action; promoting love, unity, sharing by the fellowship that we share during the Walk of Witness - now in its 15th year”.

The timetable for activities is: 12.30pm - Gather outside Beacon Evangelical Church, Sandwell Road, Handsworth in Birmingham.

1.00pm - The Walk of Witness commences. There will be two stops: the first, outside Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church Soho Road Handsworth. The second will be outside the KFC on Soho Road Handsworth near to the junction with Grove Lane.

2.30pm - Arrive at Temple Row House (Soho Road) for praise and worship.