The Biggest Give & Receive takes place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Greenwood Oasis in Chicago, Illinois. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with the event officially beginning at 7:00 PM. The gathering is free to the public. It will feature a dynamic lineup of celebrated gospel artists, including Dorinda Clark-Cole, Crystal Aikin, Kelontae Gavin, Darrel Walls, and DeAndre Patterson.

Organized in collaboration with Inspiration 1390 and community partners, The Biggest Give & Receive is designed to go beyond entertainment by fostering a spirit of generosity and connection. The organizers will incorporate interactive elements and giveaways, aligning with its central theme of giving and receiving.

Incredible Church, based in California, has announced a powerful weekend of worship and community celebration in observance of Easter. The upcoming festivities are centered on the sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord and Savior.

The weekend officially begins on Saturday, April 4, with a 12:00 PM worship service and dedicated Kids Church at 238 E 15th Street in Oakland. It continues on Easter Sunday, April 5, at 278 Grand Avenue, also in Oakland. Families are invited to arrive early for a specialized Kids Experience starting at 10:00 AM, followed by the main worship service at 11:00 AM. The Sunday gathering will feature a very special guest appearance by renowned gospel recording artist Kierra Sheard-Kelly.

The Jamaica Gospel Star 2026 competition is now accepting entries, with organizers announcing a new submission deadline of Friday, April 17, 2026. Presented by the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the annual competition continues to serve as a major platform for discovering and showcasing gospel talent across Jamaica.

The competition is open to individuals and groups of up to four persons who are 16 years and older. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for over $1 million in cash and prizes, making it one of the most anticipated gospel music events on the local entertainment calendar.

Interested entrants are reminded that submissions are accepted online only. Full details and application access are available on the official JCDC awards platform at jcdc.awardsplatform.com.