Group Connected To Controversial Hillsong Church Coming To RI
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PROVIDENCE, RI — A Christian Rock group with ties to a controversial church is coming to Rhode Island in May. Hillsong Worship is coming to the Dunkin' Donuts Center.
The group is under the umbrella of the Hillsong Church, an Australian-based megachurch known in the United States for its high-profile celebrity members. The organization has faced numerous controversies, from reports of sexual abuse by its founder Frank Houston to recent allegations of COVID-19 safety violations.
The church gained some notoriety when actor Eliot Page called out Chris Pratt for his associations with the organization, saying it was not supportive of the LGTBQ community. Pratt denied the claims, saying the church "opens its door to absolutely everyone."
The Hillsong Worship group is touring across North America with Casting Crowns and We The Kingdom. The tour is scheduled to stop in Providence May 13, with tickets going on sale for presale Feb. 17, and general sale the following day.
This article originally appeared on the Cranston Patch
