LIVE WEBINAR:
A Christian Response to America’s 250th Birthday
Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
Cost: $0 (Free Registration Required)
Location: Online via Live Stream (Link provided upon registration)
Join Sojourners Editor-in-Chief Betsy Shirley and a panel of prophetic writers and theologians for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes virtual conversation on our June special issue. Together, we will unpack what it means to resist national triumphalism and pursue a deeper faithfulness to the Gospel.
As the country prepares to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this anniversary invites more than fireworks, pageantry, or patriotic nostalgia. For followers of Jesus, it is also a moment for truth-telling, repentance, moral clarity, and renewed commitment to the common good.
Rather than joining in bombastic celebration or retreating into apathy, this conversation will consider what civic renewal can look like for Christians today: telling the truth, resisting Christian nationalism, strengthening democracy, building belonging, and following Jesus in public life.
Meet the Host & Panelists
Betsy Shirley (Moderator): Editor-in-Chief of Sojourners, leading the call for renewed public responsibility.
Jemar Tisby: New York Times bestselling author, historian, and founder of Tisby Media, challenging Christians to reclaim a courageous, prophetic voice.
Kenji Kuramitsu: Episcopal priest, clinical social worker, and author, offering a pastoral critique of American exceptionalism.
Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: Renowned hymnist who will share a new hymn written specifically for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Josina Guess: Sojourners Associate Editor
Darren Saint-Ulysse: Sojourners Associate Editor, reflecting on flags, identity, and why our ultimate allegiance belongs to Jesus alone.
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Note: Space on the live stream is limited. Register below to secure your access link and receive the post-event recording.