As the town of King’s Lynn came alive on Good Friday, a sense of community and faith filled the air. The Churches Together in King’s Lynn organized a walk of witness, a moving event that brought together people from different churches to reflect on the significance of Good Friday and its connection to their town. The walk, which followed a new route around the town center, stopped at 14 stations, each one representing a meaningful location in the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross. This poignant event was a powerful reminder of the importance of faith, community, and service to others. By walking together and reflecting on the events of Good Friday, the people of King’s Lynn were able to connect their faith with the real-life struggles and challenges faced by their community.
The walk began in the Walks, a beautiful green space in the town, where the group remembered the Garden of Gethsemane, the place where Jesus prayed and prepared for his journey to the cross. From there, they made their way to St James Gardens, opposite the police station, to reflect on Jesus’ arrest. The group then proceeded to the courts, where they remembered Jesus’ trial, and then to adult and children’s social care, where they acknowledged the help given by Simon of Cyrene. Other stations included the foodbank, the night shelter, the bus station, and the job centre, each one serving as a tangible reminder of the needs of the community and the ways in which the people of King’s Lynn can serve and support one another. The cross was carried between each station by different members of the churches involved, a powerful symbol of the burden that Jesus carried for humanity. As the group walked, they were led in reflection by Rev Kyla Sorensen and Rev June Love, co-moderators of Churches Together in King’s Lynn, who had written special prayers and reflections for each station.
One of the organizers of the event, Lucy McKitterick from the King’s Lynn Night Shelter, shared her thoughts on the significance of the walk. “We followed our Way of the Cross around King’s Lynn, identifying each station with somewhere in our town,” she said. “We reflected on the needs of our town in the light of the Good Friday narrative, but also on our own response.” Lucy’s words highlighted the importance of connecting faith with action, and recognizing that the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross is not just a historical event, but a living, breathing narrative that continues to shape and inspire the lives of people today. The walk was not just a solemn reflection on the past, but a call to action, encouraging the people of King’s Lynn to think about how they can serve and support one another in practical ways. By stopping at locations such as the foodbank and the night shelter, the group was reminded of the many ways in which they can make a positive difference in their community.
The walk ended at the Minster graveyard, where the group reflected on Jesus laid in the tomb. This final station served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made for humanity, and the hope of resurrection that lies at the heart of the Christian faith. As the group gathered together to pray and reflect, they were led by Rev Kyla and Rev June, who reminded them of the importance of living out their faith in practical ways. The service was a powerful conclusion to the walk, and a reminder that the story of Good Friday is not just a historical event, but a living, breathing narrative that continues to shape and inspire the lives of people today. The walk of witness was a testament to the power of community and faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and always a way forward.
Lucy McKitterick’s hopes for the event were clear: she wanted people to find the walk inspiring, and to see it as a way of connecting their faith with the very real needs of their community. She wanted people to recognize that their practical service to others is never separate from their response to the love of Jesus on the cross. As the people of King’s Lynn walked together, carrying the cross and reflecting on the story of Good Friday, they were reminded of the many ways in which they can serve and support one another. The walk was a powerful reminder that faith is not just about words, but about actions, and that the people of King’s Lynn have the power to make a positive difference in their community. By working together and supporting one another, they can build a brighter future for everyone, a future that is shaped by the values of compassion, kindness, and love.
The Churches Together in King’s Lynn walk of witness was a moving and powerful event that brought together people from different churches and backgrounds to reflect on the significance of Good Friday. The walk, which followed a new route around the town center, stopped at 14 stations, each one representing a meaningful location in the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross. The event was a testament to the power of community and faith, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and always a way forward. As the people of King’s Lynn looked to the future, they were reminded of the importance of living out their faith in practical ways, and of recognizing that their service to others is never separate from their response to the love of Jesus on the cross. The walk of witness was a powerful reminder of the impact that faith can have on a community, and the difference that it can make in the lives of individuals. By working together and supporting one another, the people of King’s Lynn can build a brighter future for everyone, a future that is shaped by the values of compassion, kindness, and love. For more information about the Churches Together in King’s Lynn, please visit their website at churchestogetherkingslynn.com.
