All welcome at free weekend Come-Unity in the Park Christian Festival
The uplifting sound of music will fill the air at the Come-Unity in the Park Christian Festival on Sunday.
Bilston's Hickman Park will welcome performers from a range of gospel music genres including country and western with Philippa Hanna, reggae with Singing D, rapper Shevvy, The Generation Choir led by Walsall's Dalton Kerr, Vie Watson, Wolverhampton's The McGregors, Dior Williams, Smile Community Choir, Bilston's Unitee Church, Gazebo Theatre and Heart of Oldbury Dance Academy.
The free event which will be open from 1pm to 8pm will also feature inspirational speakers, tasty cultural foods, Dr Bike, a bouncy castle, face painting, food hub and stalls.
Festival director Rev Albert Watson, of New Testament Church of God Bilston District says: “Last year’s event proved a major success, attracting over 1500 people from a range of faiths and nationalities.
"Our aim is to inspire unity within our communities and demonstrate how the church is evolving to meet people’s needs. Many inquired as to when the next event would take place, so it was only fitting we returned for a further year. This year’s event promises to be better."
The fun, family-oriented festival aims to bring communities together to experience the gospel message about why churchgoers believe in Jesus in an engaging way. The show is being sponsored by international development agency RAFFA which will provide wellbeing support alongside Bilston Community Health Hub.
In addition there will be a celebratory element to this year’s event to mark the 70th anniversary of the New Testament Church of God in England and Wales, which was started in Wolverhampton by the Dr Oliver Lyseight in 1953. The 75th Anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush will also be recognised.
Book free tickets at eventbrite.com/e/come-unity-in-the-park-christian-festival-2023-registration-602791635007
