Thousands gathered on the National Mall for an all-day prayer rally titled “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.” The event was framed as a re-dedication of the country as “One Nation under God,” with worship music played loudly from a main stage. Messaging and programming centered on Christian faith rather than an interfaith approach. Stage visuals combined federal-style columns and founders imagery with arched stained-glass-style windows and a white cross. Speakers emphasized Christianity’s historical ties to the United States, and critics argued the fusion of religious and national themes reflects Christian nationalism. A pre-recorded video showed President Donald Trump reading scripture from 2 Chronicles, a passage commonly cited by those who claim America was founded as a Christian nation.
"Thousands of people flocked onto the National Mall in Washington, DC for an all-day prayer rally on Sunday, May 17. The event was promoted as a “re-dedication of our country as One Nation under God.” The rally's official title was “Rededicate 250: National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.”"
"With the Washington Monument as a focal point, worship music played loudly from the main stage throughout the day, making it clear that the phrase “One Nation under God” was being framed specifically in Christian terms. The program and messaging centered on the Christian faith, rather than a broader, interfaith understanding of religion in public life."
"The stage design reinforced this point. Large columns echoing federal architecture were flanked by arched, stained-glass-style windows depicting the nation's founders alongside a white cross. This visual combination of governmental imagery and explicitly Christian symbols highlighted a strong connection between national identity and Christian faith."
"In a pre-recorded video screened at the rally, President Donald Trump read a passage of scripture from the Oval Office. This same video was shown the month earlier at a marathon Bible-reading event. The verses from 2 Chronicles are often cited by those who believe America was founded as a Christian nation. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways,” Trump read."
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