January 2, 2024
dReam Center Church Of Atlanta Saved Souls And Swag Surfs Into 2024
The dReam Center Church of Atlanta is going viral for its New Year's Eve worship service after attendees were seen doing the "swag surf" dance at the religious event.
A church in Atlanta brought in the new year with prayer and a party. Footage of the dReam Center’s New Year’s Eve service is going viral as attendees are seen swag surfing at the religious event.
Footage of the unorthodox gathering was posted during the Dec. 31 service, showing hundreds in the crowds taking part in the “swag surf” dance, in which participants join together to sway from left to right. However, the dance is usually conducted at more secular events. Despite this, the church did not let its typical uses stop its congregation from having fun as they brought in the new year. The Neighborhood Talk posted the viral clip to its social media.
“Okayyy! They lit in Jesus name!” shared the platform.
However, the contemporary church did more than just dance the night away for the Lord, including a custom sneaker decoration as well for its prayerful guests. The church is led by Lead Pastor William Murphy III and his wife Danielle Murphy.
In response to the backlash, with naysayers commenting that the song itself is promoting lifestyles in conflict with the Church and taking away from the religious teaching, dReam Center claimed that they are “still building” something greater.
“This is bigger than 30-second clips, followers, or clickbait. We’re still building something that matters,” said the church, with its post noting that 150 people became dedicated to Christianity and new members on that night. One supporter, Jesseca Harris-Dupart, defended the church and its intentions with the untraditional service.
“If [you] don’t understand it cool, it’s [definitely] come as you are and just reassures you that EVERYONE can have a relationship w/ God no matter where you are on your journey,” shared Harris-Dupart, who is married to female emcee DaBrat. “So many people have left church / religion [because] of all the restrictions when you are supposed to welcome the sinner and GUIDE them.”
Despite the backlash, the New Year’s Eve Worship experience at dReam Center Atlanta has started the church off on a high note for 2024.
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