Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · National Mall, Washington, DC
Freedom 250 Invites All Americans to Come Together in Prayer and Worship Ahead of the Nation’s 250th Birthday. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall will be the scene of a historic gathering as Americans of every background across the country prepare 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 will be 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. Register your church to join all 50 states in prayer for America on this historic day. Download the Church Engagement Toolkit. Three Pillars of the Day Pillar I — The Miracles that Made Us: A reflection on God’s providence throughout 250 years, honoring the faith that inspired America’s founders and has carried us forward in every generation since. Pillar II — The Miracles Still in Our Midst: Personal testimonies of God’s healing in our lives and in our land. Pillar III — A New Birth of Faith and Freedom: A collective expression of gratitude for 250 years of freedom — and a unified moment of rededication asking for God’s blessing, guidance, and grace for the next 250. Event Details Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Gates Open 10:30 AM-6:00 PM Full Program Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C. — Main Stage at 12th Street Livestream: Available nationwide through partner churches, ministries, and organizations Admission: Free and open to all Americans. Please register HERE. Media Credentials: Media can apply for credentials HERE no later than 5:00 PM ET on Friday, May 1, 2026. Due to space and security protocols, credentials will be limited. Once approved, media will receive a confirmation email with instructions. This email will include details on credential pick-up, media access, parking, security sweeps, and road closures. Credentials are non-transferable.