Kannapolis churches unite for 28th annual Crossover service

Congregations from diverse backgrounds to come together for annual event promoting unity and racial reconciliation.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The 28th annual Crossover Kannapolis service will be held on February 22nd at Centerview Baptist Church, bringing together multiple congregations from different racial, ethnic, and denominational backgrounds for a night of worship, music, and community. The service will feature special music, Scripture readings, prayers, and a mass choir, with a special offering collected to support Adult and Teen Challenge of Kannapolis.

Why it matters

The Crossover Kannapolis service is an important annual event that demonstrates the power of the local church to bridge divides and promote unity in a diverse community. By coming together across racial, ethnic, and denominational lines, the participating congregations are setting an example of reconciliation and showing the transformative impact faith can have.

The details

The Crossover Kannapolis service will feature special music from various church choirs and praise teams, as well as Scripture readings, congregational singing, prayers, a testimony, and a mass choir at the end. A special offering will also be collected to support the work of Adult and Teen Challenge of Kannapolis. The participating churches include Centerview Baptist, Macedonia Missionary Baptist, Marable Memorial AME Zion, and River Rock at Odell Church, along with pastors, ministry leaders, and churches from the Community BRIDGE Project.

  • The 28th annual Crossover Kannapolis service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Centerview Baptist Church

The host church for the 28th annual Crossover Kannapolis service, located at 415 Walter Street in Kannapolis.

Community BRIDGE Project

A Kannapolis-based initiative that aims to build positive and healthy relationships among diverse groups within the community.

Adult and Teen Challenge of Kannapolis

The organization that will receive the special offering collected during the Crossover Kannapolis service.

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What they’re saying

“For more information about the Crossover Kannapolis service, or the Community BRIDGE Project, please contact Rev. Willie Rash at centerviewbaptist@gmail.com or call 704-785-0549.”

— Rev. Willie Rash, Pastor, Centerview Baptist Church (salisburypost.com)

The takeaway

The Crossover Kannapolis service is a powerful example of how the local church can play a pivotal role in promoting unity, reconciliation, and community engagement across racial, ethnic, and denominational lines. By coming together in this way, the participating congregations are setting an inspiring example for others to follow.