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.

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.

Worship Takeover Coming to Chicago’s House of Hope

John F. Hannah presents an evening of powerful praise as the Worship Takeover arrives at House of Hope, 752 E. 114th Street, Chicago, Illinois on June 12th at 6 PM.

The event will feature worship leaders Johari, Coco, and Antwaun. Hosted under the banner of 12 Hour Prayer, the evening brings together a dynamic lineup of voices to lead the congregation in an atmosphere of deep spiritual renewal.

Admission details and further information are available at 12HourPrayer.com.

41st Annual Stellar Awards to Announce Nominees in Live Broadcast

The Stellar Awards, one of gospel music’s most prestigious honors, is set to reveal its nominees for the 41st Annual ceremony in a special live announcement. The event will stream on Wednesday, June 3rd at 12PM EST, giving fans across the country the opportunity to tune in as the nominees are unveiled in real time.

The live announcement can be accessed at http://www.stellarawards.com, the official home of the Stellar Awards, where audiences can also find additional information about the ceremony and its nominees.