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America Reads The Bible

April 18-25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., join a historic, week-long, continuous Bible-reading as leaders from every sphere speak the Scriptures aloud from beginning to end — reigniting America’s spiritual foundation as we celebrate 250 years of freedom.

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One Week. One Nation. One Book.

America Reads The Bible

April 18, 2026 Pre-Event Celebration

April 19-25, 2026 America Reads The Bible

Discover the Bible again or for the first time, join us in Washington, D.C. or on the live stream for the national event and movement. Together we can inspire others to interact with God's Word during this crucial time in America's history.

Just as Ezra read the Word aloud to the people of Israel (Nehemiah 8:1–3), awakening revival and repentance, inspiring them to rebuild the temple, and working with Nehemiah to mobilize the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, America Reads the Bible is a sacred opportunity to call our nation back to its spiritual foundations. Through a public, continuous reading of the entire Bible in our nation’s capital by our national leaders from all spheres of influence, we believe God can spark revival in individual hearts and inspire Americans to carry the Word forward in their lives and communities into the next 250 years of our national story.

Host ministry

Discipleship Partners

Celebration partner

Religious Liberty Partner

Prayer Ministry Partner

hospitality Partner

Worship Leaders

Leeland Mooring

leelandonline.com

Dustin Smith

hopeucnashville.com

Jack Mooring

@jackmooring

Klaus Kuehn

klausmusic.com

Bethany Stephens

bethanystephensmusic.com

Meredith Andrews

meredithandrews.com

Chichi Onyekanne

whoischichi.com

Why Read the Bible?

Reading the Bible isn’t just a spiritual habit — it’s a catalyst for transformation in individuals, communities, and even nations.

Recent studies show that reading the Bible at least four times a week produces measurable improvements in a person’s spiritual, emotional, and behavioral health. People who engage with Scripture consistently are*:

  • 62% less likely to drink to excess

  • 59% less likely to view pornography

  • 59% less likely to engage in sex outside of marriage

  • 45% less likely to gamble

And the impact doesn’t stop there. People who read the Bible regularly are also:

   •     228% more likely to share their faith

   •     231% more likely to disciple others

   •     407% more likely to memorize Scripture

Reading God’s Word doesn’t just restrain destructive behavior — it ignites bold, constructive action. It equips people to lead with wisdom, love with depth, and live with clarity.

*Data from the Center for Bible Engagement

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Attending The Event

This Is a National Movement — and You’re Invited. Over 84 hours of public Bible reading. More than 400 influential readers. One unifying Word.

Attend In Person

Join us in Washington, D.C. for this once-in-a-generation event as the Bible is read aloud from beginning to end. We’ll open with a Saturday night celebration on 4/18/26 (limited), then 7 days of reading will begin at 9am on Sunday 4/19/26 and running through Saturday night 4/25/26 at 9pm.

Attend Online

Can’t make it to D.C.? Want to watch from home or church with friends? Sign up with your email, and we’ll send you livestream details so you can stay informed. Join us from around the nation throughout the week.

Join the movement

We need your support to mobilize Americans from sea to shining sea on the importance of the Bible. Join us as we gather online and share this incredible movement with others. We need your help!

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Your gift helps us: Cover event costs, promote affiliate events, create the audio and video Bible, “America Reads the Bible”, point to discipleship resources, continue to elevate the Bible in American life.

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America Reads the Bible

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone is welcome! Whether you’re a pastor, student, parent, business leader, or someone curious about Scripture, you’re invited to join us. All are welcome to attend the live reading and engage with our exhibits and partner activations throughout the week.

  • Yes! Children are welcome, and we encourage families to experience the Bible together. While some programming is best suited for older children and teens, the museum environment offers opportunities for younger kids to engage meaningfully with Scripture. 

    Please note: the live Bible reading inside the World Stage Theater is being professionally recorded and live-streamed, and will ultimately become part of a video Bible and audio Bible available for ongoing use and distribution. Because of this, we ask that only guests — including children — who can reliably remain quiet and non-disruptive attend this portion of the event. Maintaining a focused, reverent environment helps protect the integrity of the experience for both in-person and future audiences.

  • There are several ways to support:

  • Absolutely! We encourage churches, small groups, and individuals across the country to host watch parties, reading circles, or local events during the week. Starting church resources are available with others coming soon.

  • We welcome aligned events focused on evangelism, discipleship, the arts, prayer, and spiritual formation. If you’d like to host an affiliate gathering in the D.C. area during the week, get in touch with us to explore coordination and visibility.

Got Questions?

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