WORSHIP TAKES OVER HALLOWEEN NEXT TO LSU CAMPUS IN BATON ROUGE — “LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS” MOVEMENT IGNITES REVIVAL
On a night traditionally marked by costumes, parties, and revelry, something extraordinary happened in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — just steps away from the LSU campus. Instead of Halloween chaos, the air was filled with music, prayer, and praise as hundreds of people gathered outdoors for a spontaneous “Let Us Worship” revival led by Sean Feucht.
Under the glow of streetlights and the sound of guitars, voices rose in unison — not in celebration of the spooky, but in worship of something sacred. The event, described by participants as “a move of light pushing back the darkness,” drew students, families, and locals who came not for tricks or treats, but for transformation.
Sean Feucht, founder of the nationwide Let Us Worship movement, took to social media during the event, writing:
“This is happening RIGHT NOW next to LSU in Baton Rouge! Worship, salvations, baptisms — the Holy Spirit is moving and taking back Halloween!”
The crowd, gathered near the university’s nightlife district, saw people singing, weeping, and even being baptized in portable pools as worship music filled the night sky. “It was like heaven invaded the streets,” said one attendee. “There was so much peace and joy — you could feel it everywhere.”
The Let Us Worship movement began during the pandemic as an outdoor response to closed churches and has since evolved into a nationwide wave of revival gatherings — often held in places associated with chaos, pain, or darkness. From beaches and city parks to college campuses, Feucht’s mission is simple: bring worship to the heart of America.
Baton Rouge, known for its vibrant LSU community and lively nightlife, was a deliberate choice. “We wanted to bring God’s presence right to the doorstep of one of the biggest party schools in the nation,” Feucht said. “This is about reclaiming the night and reminding people that joy doesn’t come from the world — it comes from Jesus.”
The Halloween event quickly went viral, with videos circulating online showing hundreds of young people worshipping, arms raised, as worship leaders sang “Way Maker” and “Graves Into Gardens.” In one clip, a student kneels and is prayed over by friends as cheers erupt from the crowd.
For many, the night symbolized something powerful — a generation unashamed of their faith, choosing light over darkness. “I came expecting a concert,” said one LSU student. “But it turned into the most powerful spiritual moment of my life.”
Local pastors have since praised the gathering, calling it “a divine interruption” and a sign of growing spiritual hunger among young people. “God showed up in the middle of Halloween,” said one minister. “When others were celebrating fear, these students were celebrating freedom.”
Feucht later posted photos of the event, captioned simply:
“Hundreds worshipping Jesus next to LSU. The harvest is ripe.”
As the crowd dispersed late into the night, many lingered in prayer, some crying, some hugging, others singing softly as the music faded. It wasn’t a night of fear or mischief — it was a night of renewal.
For Baton Rouge, it was a reminder that even on Halloween, light can shine brighter than darkness. For those who were there, it was a moment they’ll never forget.
“This,” one attendee said, “is what revival looks like.”