An annual all-Christian event will be celebrating its fifth anniversary at All Saints Church of England Academy in Weymouth.

More than 230 people attended last year’s event, which this year will be running from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, March 11.

It will feature talks, workshops, activities for kids, Mass, refreshments and pizza in the evening.

Dr Jacob Stone, one of the organisers and Stay Awake band member, says: “We hope to attract a huge diversity of people at this year’s event, from different backgrounds, denominations and parts of the country, to join together to worship our one Lord Jesus Christ.”

Jasmine de Kretser, founder of Stay Awake, says: “This day is for everyone, young and old, families and single people.  

"Stay Awake offers an opportunity to explore your relationship with Jesus alongside family and friends, to ignite your faith and grow in fellowship."

This year’s line-up of guest speakers and workshop leaders includes David Wells, who lives in Exmouth; David is an author and catechist who has spoken at almost 2,000 conferences around the world.  

Allegra Mutanda, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a native French speaker; Allegra has lived in the UK for the past 27 years and has extensive experience both in evangelisation and parish ministry.  

Emily and Sammy Leakey, who live in Sheffield; the couple are involved in different ministries within the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and they have a passion to see young people come to know Jesus, and the Church united. 

Sister Carino and Sister Cooey, who belong to the congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St Joseph, a community of religious sisters in the New Forest, and Dr Jonathan de Kretser, a deacon in the parish of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Weymouth and Portland. 

Tickets are £10, and children in year 9 and under can go free.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.stayawakejc.com or email: stayawakejc19@gmail.com