“Now go home and have a feast.
Share your food and wine with those who don't have enough.
Today is holy to our Lord, so don't be sad.
The joy that the Lord gives you will make you strong.”
Nehemiah 8:10 (GNT)

Birmingham, 21-22 Sept. 2024

A weekend that you will want to bring your friends and family to, where you will be refreshed in the love and joy of God!

We were brimming with the Joy of Jesus at the first National CELEBRATE since the pandemic. What a weekend it was! 

Take a look some of at the photos and comments. Thank you to the 1000 men, women, teenagers and children that attended. Don’t miss out on our next event, sign up for our mailing list today!

 
 

FEATURED GUESTS

 
 

ONE HOPE PROJECT

A creative collective encouraging fresh expressions of worship in the Church, ONE HOPE PROJECT have been leading worship at CELEBRATE events, including Joel's Bar, for over 10 years and are so excited to be at CELEBRATE Joy!  ‘’We are so looking forward to worshiping Jesus with you and being in the joy-filled presence of our loving God.’’

Damian Stayne

Founder of Cor et Lumen Christi Community, Damian is an inspiring and dynamic preacher. He has ministered to hundreds of thousands in five continents while the Lord confirms his preaching with wonderful physical healing miracles, supernatural prophecy and powerful encounters with the Lord's love and glory in the power of the Holy Spirit. We are excited that Damian is able to be with us for this National CELEBRATE weekend.

 

Sue Gorst

Sue, and her husband Rob, are the Pastors of an Evangelical Charismatic Church in Hertfordshire. Her passion is discipling and mentoring people to come to know the reality of God in the everyday.  She has a big heart for others having worked as a nurse, midwife, therapist, charity founder and advocate. After being physically disabled for several years, she was miraculously healed in 2008 so believes deeply in the transforming power of God. She has two grown up sons and a vivacious Border Collie named Lily. This will be her first visit to CELEBRATE and we can’t wait to welcome her.

 
 
 

Bishop David Oakley

Bishop David is a longstanding supporter of CELEBRATE and has to been many of our events. He is now the Bishop of Northampton having been Rector of Oscott College Birmingham, and is a born and bred local Brummie boy!

 
 
 

Pippa Baker

A full time missionary, Pippa worked in the advertising industry for six and a half years until in 2017 she felt the call to quit her career to pursue a life working with the Church. Her passion lies in helping people grow in faith and love of the Lord. She co-leads worship collective One Hope Project, preaches all over the UK and does a lot of work mentoring and investing in young people.  She is full of life and joy, so we can’t wait to hear what she has to teach us.

 
 
 

Bishop David Evans

Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Bishop David is responsible for Marriage and Family Life for the Bishops Conference of England and Wales. We are so delighted that he is able to come and be with us for the first time to experience the CELEBRATE weekend of Joy!

 
 
 
 
 

RISE Theatre

RISE Theatre are delighted to be part of CELEBRATE Joy weekend, bringing their creative team to share original sketches and workshops to empower and inspire. A not-for-profit Christian theatre company that sprung up in 2007 from the CELEBRATE Family Conference in Ilfracombe, RISE Theatre is passionate about delivering original, transformative theatre for all ages and works in schools, churches and the community offering interactive workshops and performances across the UK - www.risetheatre.co.uk

Breakout Sessions


PHOTOS FROM THE WEEKEND


EVENT PARTNERS

 

We are delighted that CAFOD are partnering with us for this event.

 

Radio Maria England is a 24hr Catholic Radio Station set up to broadcast programmes promoting and expressing the Christian Faith.

 

Shalom Media is an international, multi-faceted media ministry that has been serving the Church and God's people for over 25 years.