Agape Child & Family Services brought together hundreds of families, local leaders, faith communities and supporters for an afternoon of entertainment, connection and celebration during Agape Fest 2025 at Sycamore View Church of Christ.
Despite periods of rain, attendees came out Saturday with energy and excitement to take part in one of the city’s heartfelt spring celebrations.
Agape Fest, formerly known as the Faith Family Festival, bridges gaps between churches from all races and ethnicities, bringing unity and love on the day after the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. The event featured a vibrant mix of live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities and opportunities to engage with local churches and community partners.
David Jordan, Agape’s president and CEO, emphasized the impact of the turnout and the festival’s continued growth.
“Agape Fest represents everything we stand for as an organization,” Jordan said. “It is about coming together as a community, celebrating love and supporting one another across neighborhoods and backgrounds. Seeing so many families show up, even through the rain, reminds us that our community is strong, hopeful and resilient.”
iHeart Radio personality Stan Bell and speaker and author Monique Scrip served as co-hosts for the event. Together, they brought energy and warmth to the stage, engaging the crowd and keeping the momentum going throughout the day.
The lineup included performances from:
- Agape Children and Youth Choir (featuring Cordova High School Choir, Kooler Kids and Perfecting Gifts)
- Bluff City Praise
- Cordova High School Choir
- Highland Youth Group Student Worship Team
- Julian Cross
- Kooler Kids
- Perfecting Gifts
- Princeton James Productions
- United Voice Worship
- Young Actors Guild
- Yung Titan with Corey Curtis and B-Radical
Agape was especially honored to welcome Mayor Paul Young and Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis. Their presence underscored the importance of civic engagement and collaboration in building stronger communities.
A special tribute honored Ambassador and Pastor Ricky Floyd, whose life and legacy left a lasting impact on families and communities throughout Memphis. Agape also thanked his family and friends during a moment of remembrance.
