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DTE And THAW Unite For 14th Hallelujah For Heat Celebration

Hallelujah for Heat returns October 25 to Fellowship Chapel. The free DTE and THAW concert, featuring John P. Kee, kicks off the Week of Warmth supporting Michigan families in need.

DTE and THAW Unite for 14th Hallelujah for Heat Celebration

DTE and THAW Unite for 14th Hallelujah for Heat Celebration

DTE Energy

Get ready to praise, Detroit—Hallelujah for Heat is back! The beloved community gospel concert returns for its 14th year on Saturday, October 25, at Fellowship Chapel (7707 W. Outer Dr.). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the celebration starts at 7 p.m. with Pastor John P. Kee and the New Life Community Choir, plus Jeremiah Towner and the Highest Praise Choir.

When I sat down with Mark Jones and Don Defoe from DTE’s Community Engagement team, their excitement was contagious. “We’re celebrating 40 years of partnership between DTE and The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW),” Mark said. “It’s about giving back and keeping families warm through Michigan’s cold months.”

Hallelujah for Heat isn’t just a concert—it’s a thank-you to the community and the official kickoff for THAW’s Week of Warmth, helping families stay connected and supported. Don added, “We wanted a space for people to come together, celebrate, and give praise.”

Listen to my entire conversation with DTE Energy’s Mark Jones and Don Defoe Below

I also caught up with Pastor John P. Kee, and he’s fired up about returning to Detroit for this year’s Hallelujah for Heat! Now in its 14th year, this free community concert kicks off DTE’s Week of Warmth, helping local families with their energy bills.

Pastor Kee told me, “Bring your tambourine—we’re gonna have a good time!” He’s bringing New Life and a mix of new music, including his latest single celebrating cancer survivors.

Over the years, the Hallelujah for Heat stage has hosted gospel greats like Yolanda Adams, The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, and Kirk Franklin. This year, Pastor John P. Kee returns for a powerful night of worship.

You can register now at DTEH4H2025.Eventbrite.com, get ready to shout your favorite John P. Kee throwback and listen to our conversation below!

(Source: empoweringmichigan.com)


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Randi Myles is the mid-day host on Detroit’s Praise Network. Randi’s mom knew she was destined to be in some form of entertainment when even as a small child, she would pretend a pencil was a microphone and sing and charm family and friends. Later she would sing in church and college choirs. However, it wasn’t until she attended Specs Howard School of Media Arts, that Ms. Myles would find her true voice. Randi enjoys writing about the city of Detroit, faith, and the community.