AT MANNA CHURCH
One Church. One Night. New Life.
Sunday, September 13 · 6:00 PM · Festival Park
Manna Church exists to Love God, Love Each Other, and Love the World. On September 13, we're living that out in the heart of downtown with an evening of live worship and water baptisms — public declarations of the inward change that happens when someone puts their faith in Jesus.
Bring a chair or blanket, lift your voice with our worship team, and celebrate as friends and family rise from the water symbolizing new life (Romans 6:3-4).
All six of our sites gather as one church for this night. It's free and family-friendly — kids are welcome and stay with you. Let us know you're coming so we can be ready for you.
Want to be baptized? Register hereWhat
To
Expect
We are excited for you and your family to join us at Festival Park.
This is an outdoor night in the middle of downtown — no building, no dress code, nothing formal about it. Come as you are and bring someone with you.
Look for anyone in a “Here To Serve” shirt or lanyard. They can point you to parking, the baptism area, or anything else you need.
How long is the evening?
Plan for about an hour of live worship and baptisms. Come early to find a good spot on the lawn and settle in.
What should I bring?
A lawn chair or blanket, water, and sunscreen. If you're being baptized, we will provide your baptism shirt! Bring shorts/pants, a towel, and a change of clothes.
Do I have to be baptized to come?
Not at all. Most people come to worship and to celebrate friends and family. If you do want to be baptized, register ahead so our team can be ready for you.
What if it rains?
Light rain won't stop us. If severe weather changes anything, we'll email and text everyone who let us know they're coming.
When & Where
All six of our sites gather as one church for this night in the heart of downtown Fayetteville.
Festival Park
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 PM
- Address
- 335 Ray Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28301Get directions
Parking: Festival Park lots plus downtown street parking — arrive early.
Weather: Light rain won't stop us. We'll email and text you if severe weather changes anything.
Everyone
A lawn chair or blanket, water, and sunscreen. Come as you are. Kids are welcome and stay with you.
Being baptized
We will provide your baptism shirt! Shorts/pants, a towel, and a change of clothes.
Want to be baptized on September 13?
Register ahead so our team can be ready for you.
Register for baptism
Meet The
Pastor
Chris & Rachel Fletcher
Chris Fletcher is the Lead Pastor of Manna Church in Fayetteville/Ft. Bragg. He is married to Rachel, and the couple has four children. Chris has a B.A. in Music Performance from Campbell University and an M.A. in Christian Leadership from Grace College of Divinity (now Manna University). He enjoys his family, being athletic, coaching soccer, and eating really good food.
About Manna
Church
At Manna Church, our mission is to glorify God by equipping His people to change their world and by planting churches with the same world-changing vision.
We can't wait to see you.
Sunday, September 13 | 6:00 PM | Festival Park
About Festival
Park
New City of Fayetteville guidelines apply at Festival Park this year. Please review before you arrive so entry goes smoothly for everyone.
Prohibited items
Includes, but is not limited to:
- Weapons — open & concealed carry prohibited*
- Pets — service animals only
- Skateboards or bicycles
- Bags that are not on the approved list below
Approved bags
- Clear tote bag, no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
- Wristlet / clutch, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5"
- Medical or diaper bag
- 1-gallon clear plastic (ziplock) bag
Mask policy
Per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-12.8, masks that conceal identity are not permitted at this event. Limited exceptions apply as outlined in the statute.
Event staff have the final say on whether items are permitted.
*Per N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-269.3. Guidelines set by the City of Fayetteville and subject to change.
