ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Christ Community Church | Philadelphia, PA

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"Oracles" returns in 2026. Join us for an incredible night of poetry, artistry, & worship. Hosted by Ripe Creatives.
About this Event

Join us on Saturday April 18th, 2026 for Ripe Creatives second installment of "Oracles." This can't miss experience features premiere Christian spoken word performances by a dozen unique, talented, and faith-filled poets all on the same night.
Doors open at 5:00 PM EST. The event begins promptly at 6:00 PM EST live from Christ Community Church in Philadelphia.


Our featured poets for the evening are:

Brandon Leake

Jada Luciano

A Glowing Poet

Sonny The Poet

Maya Angelica

Kendee Love

Jay Avery

Ally Are

AVG

Miss Spoken Poet

Greg Snow

Sergine

Jake Doggett


In addition to the poets, we will also have live musical performances by Christian Hip-Hop artist Doc Hero and singer-songwriter Leah Wrenne. Roselyn Rodriguez will be live-painting & DJ Ant G will be providing the sounds throughout the event.

Ripe Worship will also be joining us to close out our time with worship in response to the messages shared throughout the experience. Oracles will be hosted by Ripe Creatives founder and Oracles curator, Scott Smith.

Special thank you TopMop Productions, Savage Productions, Stars and Bars Creative Co, for helping us produce and capture Oracles. We also need to thank Christ Community Church for being our gracious and generous hosts.

If you are a monthly partner of Ripe Creatives/A.C.T. Intl, contact us at [email protected] for your individualized promo code for FREE admission to this event. We appreciate your on-going support which enables us to host all of our events including Oracles.


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Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors Open w/ DJ Ant G
🕑: 06:00 PM
Welcome w/ The Curator
🕑: 06:10 PM
Hip-Hop Opener Doc Hero
🕑: 06:25 PM
First Half of Poets
🕑: 07:10 PM
Singer-Songwriter Halftime Leah Wrenne
🕑: 07:25 PM
Intermission
🕑: 07:35 PM
Second Half of Poets
🕑: 08:40 PM
Worship & Response w/ Ripe Worship
🕑: 09:00 PM
Wrap Up
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Where is it happening?

Christ Community Church, 4017 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 55.20

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