Love Thy City Day: LOVE BOLDER 2026
Love Thy City is a citywide experience of love, connection, discipleship, and tangible support for individuals and families that will be held August 22, 2026 atW. T. Brookshire Conference Center, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (CT).
“Experience the heart of compassion at Love Thy City! Whether you or your family are looking for spiritual encouragement, emotional support, or practical assistance, we invite you to join us for a day of love, generosity, and community celebration. Don’t miss out, sign up soon to be part of this ground-breaking experience!”
Love Thy City is where compassion meets real hope.
As the world grows colder, we are called to love one another as He has loved us. Come for community resources, encouragement, and connection.
The first 300 to sign up will receive a FREE limited-edition LTC T-shirt.
Sign up today for our 3rd Annual Love Thy City Day
Love Thy City Day is a unified community experience where individuals and families come together to encounter love in action.
This is more than an event—it’s an opportunity to experience connection, receive support, and take meaningful next steps in both life and faith.
Throughout the day, attendees will:
- Engage in uplifting sessions focused on hope, purpose, and spiritual growth
- Connect with local organizations, churches, and community partners
- Receive tangible support through resources, services, and giveaways
- Experience a welcoming environment designed for families, individuals, and the entire community
Our mission is simple: to provide tangible help while creating opportunities for discipleship and life transformation.
Agenda – Saturday, August 22
10:00 AM – Event Start
10:00 AM – 10:35 AM: Connect Session 1 – A powerful experience of encouragement, connection, and hope. Join this session for a time of inspiration, community, and an opportunity to take your next step forward.
10:35 AM – 11:00 AM: Loveys Epic Celebration 1 – Celebrate God’s love and kick off the school year with an unforgettable, Christ-centered kids’ experience! Children will enjoy faith-filled fun, interactive learning, surprise giveaways, limited-edition Lovey T-shirts, and drawstring bags.
10:50 AM – 11:25 AM: Connect Session 2 – A powerful experience of encouragement, connection, and hope. Join this session for inspiration, community, and an opportunity to take your next step forward.
Mother’s Session 1 ( Baby Bundle Included) – Grounded in God’s grace, this Christ-centered session helps you drop mom guilt, move past mistakes, and find peace in Jesus. Reclaim your strength! Plus, 400 moms will receive an exclusive Mommy & Me Baby Bundle packed with essentials.
11:05 AM – 11:30 AM: Lovey’s Epic Celebration 2 – Celebrate God’s love and kick off the school year with an unforgettable, Christ-centered kids’ experience! Children will enjoy faith-filled fun, interactive learning, surprise giveaways, limited-edition Lovey T-shirts, and drawstring bags.
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM: Lovey’s Epic Celebration 3 – Celebrate God’s love and kick off the school year with an unforgettable, Christ-centered kids’ experience! Children will enjoy faith-filled fun, interactive learning, surprise giveaways, limited-edition Lovey T-shirts, and drawstring bags.
11:40 AM – 12:15 PM: Connect Session 3 – A powerful experience of encouragement, connection, and hope. Join this session for inspiration, community, and an opportunity to take your next step forward.
12:05 PM – 12:30 PM: Lovey’s Epic Celebration 4 – Celebrate God’s love and kick off the school year with an unforgettable, Christ-centered kids’ experience! Children will enjoy faith-filled fun, interactive learning, surprise giveaways, limited-edition Lovey T-shirts, and drawstring bags.
12:30 PM – 1:05 PM: Bryan Drake Live Experience – Experience mind-blowing illusions and a life-changing message of faith with Christian illusionist Bryan Drake! Built especially for teens, this live session features real stories, powerful truth, plus FREE food, games, and prizes. (Free entry with pass)
Mother’s Session 2 ( Baby Bundle Included) – Learn practical, faith-filled ways to care for your family while protecting your peace and identity in Jesus. Plus, 400 expectant & new mothers will be blessed with a Mommy & Me Baby Bundle packed with essential items!
12:35 PM – 1:00 PM: Lovey’s Epic Celebration 5 – Celebrate God’s love and kick off the school year with an unforgettable, Christ-centered kids’ experience! Children will enjoy faith-filled fun, interactive learning, surprise giveaways, limited-edition Lovey T-shirts, and drawstring bags.
1:20 PM – 2:05 PM: Connect Session 4 – A powerful experience of encouragement, connection, and hope. Join this session for inspiration, community, and an opportunity to take your next step forward.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Encore – Join us for the ultimate finale! We’re closing out the day with powerful live music, worship, and joyful baptisms as we celebrate every life given to Jesus. Come praise and celebrate all God has done in our city!
3:00 PM – Event End
Speakers
Nicole Henry – Executive Director, East Texas Crisis Center
Bryan Drake – Christian Illusionist
Kacy Benson – Pastor
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Whether you’re coming to serve, connect, or receive support—there’s a place for you here. Volunteer. Sponsor. Sign up. Partner with us. Be part of something life changing. Get involved today at lovethycity.org
The location for Love Thy City is: W. T. Brookshire Conference Center, Tyler, TX 75702 (directions)
LOVE BOLDER, together.
The Life Transformed
LIFE TRANSFORMED: “I Found Hope” | A Story of Healing and Redemption. Sometimes a single day… a single encounter… a single act of love can change everything. In this Life Transformed video, you’ll hear the testimony of someone who walked into Love Thy City lost, and walked out with hope restored.
