Honoring Freedom: Join Us for a Special Juneteenth Celebration at Crossroads
At Crossroads Church, we believe the Church should lead the way in celebrating the rich beauty of God’s diverse creation. That’s why we are inviting our entire community to a special Juneteenth Celebration Service on Sunday, June 22 during our 9AM & 11AM worship experiences.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It’s a day that marks not only the end of slavery in the United States but also the ongoing journey toward justice, equity, and freedom for all people.
It is a time to remember, reflect, and rejoice in the victories of the past while also committing ourselves to a future shaped by love, unity, and truth.
Celebrate Diversity – A Core Value at Crossroads
World, have you ever thought about what causes so much discord and strife? So many people only want to be around others just like themselves. But God is a Creator—and He has made humankind to be wonderfully different, unique, and varied.
At Crossroads Church, one of our core values is to celebrate diversity. We believe the differences among us bring out the best within us. Diversity isn’t something to merely tolerate—it’s something to honor and cherish because it reflects the creativity and glory of God Himself.
When the Bible describes Heaven, it reveals a place filled with people from every race, tribe, and nation worshiping together in harmony. And Jesus taught us to pray that God’s will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. That means we don’t wait until eternity to live in unity—we pursue it now.
A Soul-Searching Challenge
So we must ask ourselves:
Does someone have to look like me to be loved by me?
This question challenges the walls we build and the assumptions we make. It invites us to love the way Jesus loves—without conditions or borders. In a world where division seems to come so easily, the Church is called to be radically different: a family where all belong, and love is not confined by sameness.
Join the Celebration
Our Juneteenth celebration is more than a special event—it’s a step toward God’s vision for His people. Together, we will lift our voices in worship, hear testimonies that inspire, and be moved by a message rooted in truth and grace.
🗓 Sunday, June 22
🕘 9AM & 11AM
📍 Crossroads Church | 150 Verona Dr. Lafayette, LA 70507
Come ready to celebrate freedom, embrace diversity, and live out the prayer: on Earth as it is in Heaven.
