The Rev Franklin Graham has announced that he shall be returning to Britain next yr for the continuation of the “God Loves You Tour”.
The tour, which is run by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), last got here to Britain in June, when Franklin stopped in London for a night on the ExCeL that was filled to overflowing.
This time, nonetheless, the tour shall be heading north to Manchester. The event shall be free to enter and can happen at Co-op Live on 3 October 2026.
The news of next yr’s visit was welcomed by local pastor, Reji Varghese, who said, “Manchester is a vibrant city where people from many countries live and work together. Amidst this diversity and our differences, there’s one unifying hope for all—God’s Son, Jesus Christ.
“The upcoming God Loves You Tour is a robust opportunity to share His love, bring healing, and transform lives across our city.”
The BGEA said that it desired to bring comfort to those that have suffered in consequence of terrorist attacks in the town. The group said it had deployed crisis-trained chaplains to Manchester following the recent killing of two people at a synagogue by Jihad al-Shamie, 35, who police said had claimed allegiance to ISIS.
In 2019 Manchester was the scene of one other Islamist terrorist attack when a suicide bomber killed 22 people and injured lots of more at an Ariana Grande concert. Many of the victims were children and young people.
Speaking of his planned trip to Manchester, Graham said, “We bring a message of hope for all people. We wish to share the Good News that God loves and cares for the people of this great city and has a plan and a purpose for his or her lives.”
Since 2022, the God Love’s You Tour has visited Britain eight times, with events also held at Liverpool, Birmingham, Glasgow, Sheffield and South Wales.
It is estimated that the June event in London was attended by around 17,000 people, with security reportedly having to show people away because the venue was packed. Hundreds of individuals responded to the decision to just accept God’s love.
Rev Jeremiah Dawood, who leads one in all the churches involved within the tour in London, said, “I thank God for Rev Franklin Graham’s faithful ministry and the God Loves You Tours, which have left an enduring impact on countless lives within the UK. We look forward with great anticipation to his return and to all that God will proceed to do through this mission.”
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