“On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall was the scene of a historic gathering as Americans of every background across the country prepared for the nation’s 250th birthday with Scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation to God.
From morning fellowship in front of the U.S. Capitol to an evening filled with music anchored at the main stage on 12th Street, Rededicate 250 was rooted in giving thanks for God’s presence in our national life throughout 250 years of American history and asking for his guidance for the next 250.
As worship leaders sang about a divine move upon the land, speakers at this historic event delivered a unified message throughout the day: America’s future depends on turning back to God.
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez said, “On this 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we gather to prayerfully declare the following. Here it is. America is not done with God. And God is not done with America. Now. So join me. Please let us pray. Let us pray. Father, we come before You today not merely to remember, but to rededicate. Not just to reflect on history, but to realign our future.”
The gathering centered on a call to rebuild lives, restore faith, and rededicate the nation by placing its hope in God.
Historic reflections also played a major role. Speakers pointed to America’s beginning, noting that in times of national uncertainty, the founders called the country to prayer and fasting.
President Trump invited people to the National Mall for the purpose of bringing God back to the center of America. In a video, he read from the Bible, focusing on 2nd Chronicles 7:14, which calls the nation to seek God for healing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) concluded the program with a prayer for America to devote itself to the principles of God.
“Forgive us of our sins individually and collectively, and help us to devote ourselves with a renewed piety and patriotism to the eternal truths of Your Word, and to the enduring principles of the Declaration you blessed us with above all. Lord, grant us the courage in Your favor to preserve this republic,” he prayed.
Many in attendance said the nation cannot experience rededication without repentance.