Praise Cathedral Worship Centre Invites the Community to ‘Family Day’ 2026

Praise Cathedral Worship Centre is opening its doors to families, friends, and neighbours for a joyful day of celebration on Sunday, June 28, 2026. It will be held at the church’s location at 6785 Millcreek Drive in Mississauga, Ontario.

The festivities kick off with the Family Day Sunday Service at 1:00 PM, followed by outdoor experiences such as food stations, games, face painting, sports, a fun zone, a live DJ, and a wide variety of activities the whole family can enjoy.

The day reaches its crescendo at 6:30 PM with a free concert featuring George Banton, Jennifer Chambers, Petra-Kaye, and the Next Gen Community Choir. The event will be hosted by Bishop Dr. Lennox D. Walker and Lady Rev. Dorett Walker.

One Guyana Worship Experience to Unite the Nation on CARICOM Day

The Government of Guyana is hosting the One Guyana Worship Experience, a free, large-scale gospel concert themed “One Voice in One Nation,” scheduled for Monday, July 6th (CARICOM Day) at the Guyana National Stadium, beginning at 6:00 PM.

The event will feature an impressive lineup of regional and international gospel artists, headlined by acclaimed worship leaders Sinach, Positive, and Naomi Raine. Joining them on stage will be a strong roster of supporting artists including Faith Corrica, Alonica, Timothy Roberts, Solid Youth, Samuel Medas, Renwick Duesbury, and Joanna Singh.

Sponsored by the Government of Guyana, the concert reflects the administration’s commitment to celebrating national unity through faith and music. With free admission, the event is open to all and is expected to draw a large audience to mark the regional holiday in a spirit of worship and togetherness.

Dr. Jay Barnett and David Mann to Host “A Safe Space to Heal” in Dallas

The Just Heal Experience is coming to Dallas, Texas on June 20, 2026, bringing together two powerful voices for a day dedicated to wellness, vulnerability, and community.

The one-day men’s wellness event takes place from 10 AM to 2 PM at the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s Hamon Hall, with a companion women’s evening experience, Just Heal Sis, also scheduled later that day.

Headlining the event are Dr. Jay Barnett and actor and gospel artist David Mann, united around a single, resonant theme: A Safe Space to Heal. Dr. Barnett is a former professional football player turned licensed therapist, author, and public speaker who has built a movement around mental health advocacy, particularly within Black communities. His work centers on dismantling stigmas surrounding mental health among men and creating spaces where vulnerability is not just accepted, but celebrated as strength.

The event is presented in partnership with ProBlk Health Vitamins and is part of Dr. Barnett‘s broader Just Heal platform, which delivers unfiltered conversations on healing, growth, and transformation from the perspective of a Black male therapist.

Pre Father’s Day Extravaganza Coming to Mandeville

A special evening of celebration and entertainment is headed to First Assembly of God in Mandeville, as the Pre Father’s Day Extravaganza takes center stage on Friday, June 12. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with showtime at 7:00 PM.

The event features a strong lineup headlined by Pastor Junior Tucker. He will be joined by Clive Warren, Bishop Steve Hepburn, Treze-Gaye Smith, Sis. Arlene, and DJ Ainz.

Entry is priced at $2,500 pre-sold and $3,000 at the gate, with children under 12 admitted for $1,000. As a special gesture of appreciation, the first 100 fathers in attendance will receive complimentary champagne and a gift bag.

Tickets are available both physically and virtually at http://www.peculiartickets.com or by calling 876-477-0684. The venue is located at 5 Newleigh Road, Mandeville.

Gospel Music Festival to Feature Erica Campbell and Jonathan McReynolds in New Brunswick

The 2026 Gospel Music Festival is set to bring an afternoon of powerful worship and contemporary gospel to New Brunswick, with a marquee performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Erica Campbell and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jonathan McReynolds.

The free outdoor concert will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Monument Square Park, located at 2 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, New Jersey. The event is presented in partnership with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and is part of the Folk Live! 2026 concert series.

The event is organized by Middlesex County, NJ, and promises to be a family-friendly community celebration of gospel music and culture.

Meadowbrook United Church to Host 42nd Annual “A Feast of Music”

Meadowbrook United Church (MUC) will stage its beloved A Feast of Music for the 42nd consecutive year on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Karl Hendrickson Auditorium in Kingston, Jamaica. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

The evening promises a vibrant lineup of gospel and inspirational performances, featuring artists Kevin Downswell, Rondell Positive, Elton Earlington, Carey Sayles, Raheim Betty, and Fab 5. Special group performances will be delivered by the JCF Band, Kingston College Chapel Choir, MUC Dancers, Jahtaim & Company, and The Gideons. The night will be hosted by compère Markland “Action” Edwards.

Regular tickets are priced at J$8,000 (US$55) with children’s tickets at J$4,000 (US$25). Physical tickets can be purchased at Meadowbrook United Church, 2 Flemington Drive, Kingston 19, and at Answers, Shop 1, Tropical Plaza, Constant Spring Road. Digital tickets are available via caribtix.com.

Proceeds from the event will support MUC’s long-standing community outreach initiatives as well as Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.

Praise Fest Returns to St. Kitts for Another Night of Gospel Excellence

The Federation’s premier gospel concert, Praise Fest, returns to the Antioch Baptist Church Grounds on Sunday, June 21, 2026, for what is shaping up to be a landmark evening of worship and ministry. Held under the banner of the St. Kitts Music Festival, the event will open with a worship session at 5:30 PM ahead of the main concert at 6:00 PM.

This year’s lineup brings together some of the most compelling voices in Caribbean gospel. Headlining the night is Chevelle Franklyn, the award-winning Jamaican gospel reggae singer who has become one of the region’s leading psalmists and the only Caribbean minister to have performed at “The Experience” in Lagos, Nigeria — the world’s largest gospel concert. Joining her are Brent Hoyte, gospel artist Positive, the energetic Tehillah Band, and local choir UTCC Praise.

Tickets are available through Sister Beverly on Fort Street, Westside Service Centre in St. Kitts, Island Flavours in Charlestown, Nevis, members of the Antioch Baptist Church, and online at antiochbaptistskn.org.