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White House-Backed ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Event Set for Sunday on the National Mall

Critics question the event's church–state boundaries due to an overwhelmingly Christian speaker roster.

Christian worshipers stand by flags as they attend the Roots of Revival event at the Washington Monument, held a day ahead of "Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving" in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher / AFP via Getty Images)
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Pastor Paula White (2nd L) and other faith leaders pray behind US President Donald Trump during a National Day of Prayer event at the White House in May 2025

Overview

  • The National Mall gathering, scheduled for Sunday, runs from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. after gates open at 9 a.m.
  • Attendance is free but requires an online RSVP, with entry at 7th Street between Madison and Jefferson Drives and advice to bring chairs or blankets.
  • Organizers list 15 faith leaders, with 14 Christian figures and Orthodox Rabbi Meir Soloveichik as the lone non-Christian.
  • The roster features high-profile conservatives such as House Speaker Mike Johnson, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and evangelist Franklin Graham, drawing claims the event elevates one faction of Christianity.
  • The program is an initiative of Freedom 250 created by President Trump, and scholars say the term rededication reflects a Christian call to renew one’s commitment to faith.