Windsor church to host concerts in new location

By Felicia Patterson

A Windsor church has hosted a series of annual concerts starring celebrity gospel singers and is planning to continue hosting the events at a new location.

Throne of Grace is one of three churches in Windsor that are part of the international fellowship The Redeemed Christian Church of God. RCCG’s Throne Of Grace has hosted In His Presence concerts for four consecutive years.

In 2013 Donnie McClurkin, who has won several Grammys, Stellar awards and many others, participated in the concert. William McDowell and Tye Tribbett were featured in the 2014 concert and In His Presence 2015 featured Israel Houghton and New Breed. Throne Of Grace Church has raised money for each of the events. Admission was free each year with the presentation of a ticket.

Tickets were given out for free at RCCG churches in the area, Teksavvy Box Office at the WFCU Centre and other locations, including God’s World Superstore in Detroit, MI.

“I had the pleasure to be involved in the In His Presence concerts two years ago, back to back,” said Rodney Jones, a member of the Throne of Grace congregation. “I’ve opened for artists such as Donnie McClurkin, William McDowell and Tye Tribbett.”
The 17th anniversary of the church paved the way for the In His Presence concerts.

“In His Presence started as a celebration of the church’s anniversary in 2013,” said Pastor Grace Ugbuye of Throne of Grace. “The leadership came together to set up In His Presence where people come together from all nations, from all tribes, regardless of your religious background to come together to worship Jesus.”

The concert has always taken place at the WFCU Centre but the congregation has different plans for the future.

“We will be having In His Presence at our new location, 405 Victoria Avenue. It will no longer be in WFCU,” said Pastor Grace. “We have sown generously to the public for the past four years and now we want to take it home to our church.”

Throne of Grace is celebrating 17 years of service by moving their congregation to a more spacious location in the former St. Andrews Presbyterian Church at 405 Victoria Ave., where In His Presence 2017 will be held. The sanctuary can hold up to 1200 guests. All are welcome to attend next year’s concert.