Friends For Harmony Concert

Boston ’s own Freda Battle is well known throughout the tri-state area for nearly 30 years in gospel music and radio, and for her work with The Winans, Shirley Caesar, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and others. She also serves as a Minister of Music for Jubilee Christian Church, one of the largest in the Boston area, and as president of the board for Jubilee’s own label, Axiom Records. The Eastern Nazarene College Choir began as a small, multi-cultural, student-led group. Today it is a 50-member choir under the directorship of Eastern Nazarene College music professor Dr. Delvyn Case.

Since 1997 this group has performed "contemporary urban gospel" throughout the Northeast and made an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Through their worship, passion for God, and excitement, they proclaim the Gospel with great joy. Both groups have extended their reach far beyond the region through successful recordings.

Bishop Gilbert Thompson , President of the BMA, said, “The Friends For Harmony Concert is a calling to gather different people, churches, and faith-based ministries across New England to celebrate harmony and peace for our city and region through song, praise and worship. We are excited about partnering with Vision New England to bring their suburban-based members and our urban Alliance together for this celebration.”

Reverend David Midwood , President of VNE, stated, "The Friends For Harmony Concert promises to be a powerful celebration of spiritual unity in this region. Many streams are coming together to create a river of dynamic worship. Vision New England and the Black Ministerial Alliance have been ministry partners for many years. This promises to be one of the most exciting evenings the community has ever seen.”

VNE is the largest faith-based organization in New England. Headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, VNE serves more than 5,000 churches representing 80 denominations and 50,000 members around the New England region. VNE works through its 23 service-focused, outreach ministries to address regional needs. Central to the organization’s ministries is the theme of uniting churches for evangelism, discipleship and celebration.