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Vicksburg ‘City Revival’ calls community to an urgent mission of faith, hope and unity
Join the community, faith leaders and residents for a city-wide revival on Sundays in September.
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VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — At a time when concerns about violence, the well-being of young people and the strength of families weigh heavily on communities everywhere, faith leaders and residents in Vicksburg are choosing to respond with prayer, presence and purpose.
Churches, ministers, families and community members throughout Vicksburg, Warren County and surrounding areas are being called together for the Vicksburg City Revival, a three-Sunday outdoor gathering Sept. 13, 20 and 27 at Washington Street Park in Downtown Vicksburg.
More than a series of worship services, the City Revival is envisioned as a community-wide movement of prayer, outreach, spiritual renewal and unity – taking the message of Jesus Christ beyond the walls of individual churches and directly into the heart of Vicksburg.
The revival will bring together ministers, congregations and communities with a shared purpose: to lift up Christ, reach souls, strengthen families, encourage young people and pray for a safer, stronger Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Organizers believe the challenges confronting communities cannot be addressed from the sidelines and that people of faith have an important role to play through their presence, service, mentorship and prayer.
In preparation for the September gatherings, ministers, church members and other volunteers are joining a citywide canvassing campaign to distribute revival flyers and door hangers throughout neighborhoods, apartment complexes, housing communities and subdivisions across Vicksburg.
The grassroots effort is designed to do more than advertise an event. Canvassers are taking the invitation directly to residents, demonstrating a willingness to step outside church walls, meet people where they are and personally invite them to become part of the movement.
The City Revival also carries a special call for men – fathers, mentors, ministers and community leaders – to be present and dutiful, recognizing the important role they can play in strengthening families, guiding young people and helping build healthier neighborhoods.
But the revival is intended for the entire community – women and men, children and seniors, longtime church members, people searching for a church home and those who may rarely or never attend church.
The message is simple: Come as you are.
Organizers hope the three Sundays will help transcend denominational and congregational boundaries, creating an atmosphere where people can worship together, pray for one another and seek God’s direction for themselves, their families and their city.
Churches and individuals are encouraged not only to attend the revival but also to participate in the citywide canvassing effort leading up to the events. Ministers and faith leaders are being asked to identify congregants, family members, friends and other volunteers willing to distribute flyers and door hangers in designated areas.
Canvassing teams are being organized and provided maps identifying targeted neighborhoods and communities.
For more information about the Vicksburg City Revival or to volunteer for the citywide canvassing effort, contact:
L.A. Warren
City Revival Canvassing Effort
713-557-7446
Dr. Latasha Burks-Jackson 601-529-3306 or 601-831-1916
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