A WEEKEND of events to promote faith on Teesside started last night.

The congregation of St John's Church, South Bank, launched an initiative to encourage people to think about ways they can get involved in the community.

A service was held, which included an opportunity to reflect, pray and talk about what it means to be a Christian in the area.

Tonight, the Bishop of Whitby will be visiting St Peter's Club for a ceilidh.

The Reverend Chris Burke said: "We hope that as people are constantly engaging with what the churches are trying to do here in South Bank, local people may want to come and find out more."

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