iD Conference is set to host “Level Up” from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 at the FCC Worship Center, located at 900 Watkins Park Drive in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Centered on the theme “Lead Yourself. Lead Others. Let Christ Lead You,” the weekend promises to be a transformative experience for young adults and leaders looking to deepen their faith and sharpen their character.

The weekend kicks off on Friday, May 29 with “Release,” an evening worship experience beginning at 6:30 PM. GRAMMY-nominated recording artist Todd Galberth will serve as special guest, setting a powerful and dynamic tone for the days ahead.

Saturday, May 30 is dedicated entirely to leadership development, with the full-day Leadership Conference running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Through general sessions, relationship-centered breakout discussions for singles and couples, and guided networking opportunities, attendees will engage with leadership principles directly applicable to everyday life.

The conference concludes on Sunday, May 31 with the Young Adult 5th Sunday worship services at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and Noon. The closing services are designed to send attendees forward with encouragement to apply what they have learned and continue growing beyond the conference weekend.

Featured speakers across the event include Javail and Natasha Miller, Jackie Hill Perry, Brian Bullock, and Whitney Moss. For more information or to register, click here.

The Melonia Waugh Shining Hope Foundation Jamaica Limited presents a Benefit Gospel Concert dedicated to empowering the next generation. Scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, the evening aims to raise vital funds to support teenaged mothers in re-commencing their educational journeys.

On the lineup are Sandra Brooks, John Mark Wiggan, Audia Spencer, Jugal Dyer, and the ensemble Levy’s Heritage, all under the guidance of MC-Leighton Smith. These artists have committed their talents to ensure a high-caliber musical experience that resonates with the foundation’s philanthropic goals.

The concert is set to take place from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, with admission priced at $5,000 JMD. By attending, patrons contribute directly to the resources necessary for young mothers to overcome systemic barriers to education. The Melonia Waugh Shining Hope Foundation continues to emphasize that providing these women with the opportunity to complete their schooling is a critical step toward long-term stability and success for both the mothers and their children.

Fidelity Investments will present Freedom Vibes: Celebration of Choirs on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM at The Potter’s House of Fort Worth. The event forms part of the National Juneteenth Museum’s Freedom Vibes Festival and will spotlight the enduring influence of gospel music, sacred harmony, and community fellowship within Black history and culture.

Hosted by acclaimed gospel artist and Fort Worth native Kirk Franklin, the Celebration of Choirs will pay tribute to the spiritual foundations and musical traditions that have inspired generations throughout the ongoing journey toward freedom and empowerment.

The program will feature performances from several choirs and gospel groups representing the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Antioch Fellowship Church of Dallas, DFW Mass Legacy Choir, Trinity Harvest Church of Hurst, Mount Olive Church of Fort Worth, Demarcus Williams and the CREW of Fort Worth, and Grace Temple Seventh Day Adventist Church of Fort Worth.

Those interested in attending can join the waitlist through Eventnoire.