Candypalooza filled more than a dozen Radiant Church locations in Tampa with candy, faith, and connection on Sunday, bringing families together after morning services.
The event, described by attendees as one of the sweetest Sundays of the year, offered a safe place for children and parents to enjoy fun activities while deepening their spiritual engagement.
Pastor Aaron Blake said the gathering is about more than just candy, emphasizing that people need opportunities to connect now more than ever.
Central NextGen Pastor Delia Cornwell echoed his message, noting the importance of creating spaces where families can encounter faith and community in a welcoming environment.
"When kids are plugged into a faith comunity when they parents who are helping them to navigate life together we buil

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