What a day it was: on a beautiful sun-soaked Sunday in May 2009 there were 15,000 people drawn together in the most amazing celebration of all that is good. We were all together as one huge family - this was our BigChurchDayOut.
And in 2010 organiser Tim Jupp is ready do it again. Only this time he plans to make it be "bigger, wider, bolder and even better". Also, new for 2010 is an extra day in Sussex and a brand new venue at Stanford Hall (nr Loughborough) in the Midlands.
Each day the lineup includes Hillsong United, Switchfoot, TobyMac, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Brenton Brown, Graham Kendrick, Lou Fellingham, Tom and Olly, LZ7, The Kings Chamber Orchestra, Stuart Pendred and Trent.
"It promises to be an incredible event as people of all ages and church backgrounds gather together again to celebrate the faith that’s bigger than all of us," said a spokesperson for the event.
Last year's inaugural BigChurchDayOut was a sell-out with 15,000 tickets sold - the largest ticketed one-day Christian event in the UK last year.
Organisers expect to draw 40,000 over three days in 2010.
Dates are:
May 29, Stanford Hall, Leicestershire
May 30 & 31, Wiston House, West Sussex
On the web: www.bigchurchdayout.com
-
Evangelical vicar accused of abuse won't stand trial
-
Pastor who gave sermon near abortion clinic stands trial
-
Christians protest LGBT nativity play where Jesus is 'King of the Gays'
-
Sarah Mullally reiterates apology as safeguarding record comes under the spotlight
-
Myanmar junta orders an early Christmas
-
The origins of ‘traditional’ Christmas celebrations
Most Popular
News
Over 320,000 people sign petition opposing Macron's '21st century mark' on Notre-Dame
Over 323,000 people have signed a petition in opposition to new stained-glass window designs for Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Nicki Minaj says she has rekindled her relationship with God
Rapper Nicki Minaj opened up about her recently reignited relationship with God and what inspired her to speak out for persecuted Christians, suggesting that her rise in the music industry made it more challenging to maintain the spirituality of her youth.
Legal action launched challenge to civil service participation in LGBT Pride events
The Christian Institute has initiated legal proceedings against Keir Starmer in a bid to end civil service participation in controversial Pride marches.
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £7.3m to historic churches
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded more than £7.3 million to help maintain four historic churches.