Name: Sabbath on the Vineyard [ Martha's Vineyard ]
Start: 2026-08-08T09:00:00-04:00
Location: Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Sabbath on the Vineyard [ Martha's Vineyard ]

**Sabbath on the Vineyard** will be a sacred and joy-filled gathering, thoughtfully anticipated as a day of spiritual renewal, cultural pride, and community connection. Rooted in the rich traditions of the African American Seventh-day Adventist faith—yet warmly welcoming to all—this Sabbath experience will offer a peaceful pause amid summer’s energy, creating space for reflection, worship, and fellowship on Martha’s Vineyard.
The celebration will feature powerful, spirit-led preaching alongside soul-stirring music from beloved SDA choirs, including historic Black Seventh-day Adventist boarding school choirs and Seventh-day Adventist HBCU choirs. Their harmonies will uplift, inspire, and remind attendees of the deep legacy of faith, resilience, and excellence within the Black Adventist tradition. This gathering will also serve as a meaningful fundraising opportunity, supporting the preservation and growth of these cherished institutions and ministries.
More than a single event, **Sabbath on the Vineyard** marks the beginning of a new summer series dedicated to faith, unity, and intentional convening. Guests can expect a divine atmosphere—filled with praise, purpose, and fellowship—that honors the past while building a collective spiritual future. This inaugural Sabbath sets the tone for what will become a treasured Vineyard tradition, inviting generations to gather, worship, and be renewed together.
https://www.essence.com/celebrity/12-celebrities-who-were-raised-seventh-day-adventist/
Raised as or still In: :)
Vocal Coach: Steve Mackey
Daniel Caesar
Chi McBride
DeVon Franklin
A Tribe Called Quest [ QTip & Phife raised as SDA's ] & Busta
Clifton Davis
Janelle Monáe
Magic Johnson
Chilly from TLC
Gospel Groups: Take 6, Virtue,
Opera Singers: Brandie Sutton, Angela Brown https://angelambrown.com/
Malcom X

Music & Entertainment
Little Richard – legendary rock & roll pioneer (ordained SDA minister later in life)
Prince – iconic musician (became an SDA in the early 2000s)
Take 6 – Grammy-winning gospel/jazz a cappella group with strong SDA roots & Brian McKnight...... lol
Wynton Marsalis – world-renowned jazz trumpeter (raised SDA)
Ryan Coogler – film director (Black Panther, Creed) – SDA background
Alfonso Herrera – actor/singer (reported SDA affiliation)
Sports
Kobe Bryant – NBA legend (raised Seventh-day Adventist)
Al Horford – NBA All-Star
Dwight Howard – NBA Champion
A.C. Green – former NBA player, known for faith-based lifestyle
Tony Dungy – NFL Hall of Fame coach (SDA background)
Damian Lillard – NBA star (has referenced SDA upbringing)
Media, Faith & Leadership
Walter Arties – gospel musician and producer
Dr. Barry Black – Chaplain of the U.S. Senate (SDA minister)
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