A GREENOCK church is welcoming US youths as it hosts a ‘Stage and Slam’ week for school pupils.

Following a successful edition in 2023, the event at Mount Kirk is back and will include field games, music, crafts, and sports as members from several Inverclyde churches join a youth team from Hope Church, Richmond, who are flying in from Virginia.

Minister Francis Murphy said: “We are greatly looking forward to this special week of activities for young people locally and there will be a great welcome for all who come along.

“Parents can sign up for their children using the QR code on the leaflet and more information is available from Andy Chittick on 07795818808.”

The week offers the opportunity for teens to experience Gospel for the first time and will take place between June 17-21.

The event will be sponsored by the Inverclyde Christian Initiative.

Chris Jewell, from the Initiative said: “Last year’s Stage and Slam proved to be a huge hit on a number of fronts, and we look forward to another great week.