Terry’s Picks for October 2021
This is the column in which West Michigan Christian News writer Terry DeBoer surveys the landscape for the area's faith-inspired arts/entertainment/enrichment events in the coming month. Here are a several possibilities for October.... * Tauren Wells, Riley Clemmons and Andrew Ripp – The Christian music artists perform at 7pm Thurs. Oct. 21 at Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th St. SE Kentwood. Wells, a Michigan native, is headlining his "Citizen of Heaven" tour featuring his Dove Award-winning song "Famous For." General admission tickets are $20, group rates available. Doors open at 6pm. A limited amount of VIP and early-entry tickets are listed at higher prices. Tickets and more information at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tauren-wells-citizen-of-heaven-kentwood-community-church-tickets/11023115?pl=transparentprod
* Postponement: The Matt Maher concert originally scheduled for Oct. 15 at Ridge Point Community Church in Holland has been postponed. His performances Oct. 14 in Williamsburg, MI and Oct. 16 in Spring Arbor, MI have also been postponed. New, spring 2022 dates are expected to be announced at a later date. Information will be posted at www.unitychristianevents.com.
*Urban Leadership Conference – "Hustle, Pray, Eat" is sponsoring this ministry conference, Fri-Sat. Oct. 29-30 at The Edge Urban Church, 735 Ritzema Ct. SW Grand Rapids. The goal is to empower urban leaders, pastors, business owners and artists with practical tools featuring an urban focus. Breakout session topics include community development, youth engagement, technology, and ministry and mental health. The conference concludes with a 7pm Saturday concert featuring Steven Malcolm, George Moss, Miles Miniick, DJ Integrity and more. Conference admission includes concert, or $18 for concert only. Info at www.hpeconference.com.
