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@ B-Cent 23-7
@ B-Cent 23-7

Christianity rocks

Young Christians aged between 13 -19 from across Birmingham enjoyed a day of music, fun and games at the B-Cent 23-7 festival in the city centre. See pictures from the event.


About B-Cent

  • B-Cent is a Christian youth mission who organise events throughout Birmingham as part of the Diocese of Birmingham.

  • The events are aimed at Christian young people from all denominations aged between 13 and 19.

@ B-Cent 23/7
@ B-Cent 23/7

Under the mission statement, ‘One Heart, One City, One Mission’, B-Cent 23-7, a big open air Christian event in Chamberlain and Victoria Square on Saturday 23rd July, celebrated Christian young people in Birmingham.

Take a look at the B-Cent 23/7 festival picture gallery >>>

Top Christian music

On a gigantic stage in Victoria Square, hosts Nikki Tapper from BBC WM and Danni Webb from B-Cent, introduced headline Christian music acts including; 29th Chapter, Luv Esther, Andy Hunter and YFriday, performing inspirational hip-hop, dance and rock to an energetic crowd of dancing and singing teenagers.

Creativity and meditation

DJ Andy Hunter
DJ Andy Hunter @ B-Cent 23/7

Throughout the day there were plenty of fun activities for everyone to take part in.

Professional graffiti artists gave lessons in painting on an arts wall, while street dancers gave lessons in break dancing.

Prayer and craft marquees filled Chamberlain Square with painting, beading and plaiting, quiet meditation and lots more…

A fantastic day of fun, creativity and chillin’ was had by everyone!

"God’s my best friend…"

Young people at B-Cent 23-7 share their views on what being a Christian means to them:

Jemima, Castle Bromwich:

@ B-Cent 23/7
@ B-Cent 23/7

"Being a Christian is something I’ve grown up with. If I didn’t have God in my life, I wouldn’t be able to get through my everyday."

Ruth, Pype Hayes:

"God's really important in my life. It’s helped me through so much knowing God’s there for me. It’s just great to know he loves us and is always there for us. It’s really fab!"

Emma and Rebecca, Stirchley:

"God’s my best friend. He’s always there for me. I talk to him all the time. Being a Christian is great, I just love it!"

Mickey, Bentley Heath:

Jemima and Ruth
Jemima and Ruth

"It’s a common myth that Christianity is boring, but there’s so many great Christian youth events going on all the time. It’s as fun as you make it really."

Philippa, Solihull:

"My faith in God is the centre of my life."

Caroline, Dorridge:

"Whenever I have a problem or whenever anything good happens, I’m always be ready to praise God. He's always there leading me, even when I don’t even realise it. There are times when I feel really low and I don't know if God's there and then He suddenly talks to me when I least expect it. He’s always guiding me."

Adrian, Hall Green:

Philipa and Caroline
Philipa and Caroline

"My faith means everything to me. Believing in God is the ultimate life insurance."

Jordon, Hall Green:

"My life revolves around my faith in Christianity. I wake up every morning feeling happy knowing that no matter what’s happening in my life, being happy in God will always get me through."

Take a look at the B-Cent 23/7 festival picture gallery >>>

last updated: 07/08/08
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