Article: 'We're about people loving people': ; Christian group offers music, food, clothing at downtown park

The young Christians who shared free food and music at Davis Park on Saturday didn't appear to have much in common.

Those wearing heavy-metal-influenced clothing fellowshipped with people sporting dreadlocks, piercings and polo shirts while local bands played on the stage.

But members of The Bridge said the only thing they need to share is the desire to love people and help those in need by building relationships.

"We're Christians getting outside of the walls. We just sincerely want to do what God wants us to do," said Charessa Wilkinson, who established the ministry several years ago in Ravenswood.

"We're about people loving people," Wilkinson said.

Wilkinson, who teaches at ...

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