ERESB 2025 in Santa Bárbara, MG

16th ERESB – 11th Estação Cultural

The Encontro Regional dos Evangélicos de Santa Bárbara (ERESB), the Regional Gathering of Evangelicals of Santa Bárbara, is one of the most important religious and cultural events in the Serra do Caraça. Bringing together believers from many Christian denominations, ERESB celebrates unity, music and faith in an atmosphere of praise and fellowship. Every year, the event reaffirms the commitment of local churches to spirituality and regional culture, establishing Santa Bárbara as a center of faith and tradition in the heart of the Minas Gerais mountains.

Music and faith at the Station

On May 30 and 31, 2025, the Praça da Estação (Station Square) became a true stage of celebration. The program of the 16th ERESB, part of the 11th Estação Cultural (Cultural Station), offered memorable moments of praise, prayer and music. The public enjoyed nights of worship with local bands, inspiring sermons and shows by renowned gospel artists such as Thalles Roberto, as well as appearances by Bishop Ricardo, Pastor Vanderson and Pastor Francisco e Banda, who celebrated 30 years of ministry by recording a live DVD.

The event, organized by the Santa Bárbara City Hall, through the Department of Culture and Tourism Development, in partnership with the Associação Evangélica do Projeto ERESB (AEPE), reaffirmed the importance of faith and culture as pillars of local identity that strengthen the sense of community among residents and visitors of the Serra do Caraça region.

A space of unity and purpose

More than a simple festivity, ERESB 2025 was a meeting of hearts and purposes. The event brought the town's evangelical churches together, joining forces to offer the public an intense and meaningful spiritual experience. The opening featured praise by local groups, followed by inspiring messages and artistic performances celebrating values such as solidarity, love and faith in Christ.

Over the two days, the Praça da Estação was completely filled with believers and visitors from across the Serra do Caraça region, who gathered to celebrate hope and Christian fellowship. The atmosphere of peace and joy reflected the true spirit that has driven ERESB since its creation: sharing the Gospel through music and culture.

Tradition and faith in the Serra do Caraça

With more than a decade of history, the Regional Gathering of Evangelicals of Santa Bárbara has become one of the main expressions of Protestant faith in the region. Part of the town's cultural calendar, ERESB attracts not only members of local churches but also tourists and residents of the neighboring towns of the Serra do Caraça.

With each edition, the event reinvents itself while keeping its essence of worship and fellowship. In 2025, the public was invited to experience a new season of faith, marked by praise, uplifting messages and unforgettable encounters that reinforced ERESB's role as a symbol of unity and hope for the whole Santa Bárbara community.