Politicians, Celebrities, and More Will Read the Bible Aloud From Washington, DC

From April 18–25, 2026, nearly 500 Christian leaders and 120 ministries will gather in Washington, DC, for the continuous, week-long reading of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, organized by America Reads the Bible.

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Hosted at the World Stage Theater inside the Museum of the Bible and livestreamed nationally on Great American Pure Flix, the event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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With the theme “One Week. One Nation. One Book,” the gathering is designed to highlight the enduring role of Scripture in shaping both personal faith and the broader American story. US President Donald Trump issued a statement featuring the celebration to commemorate 250 years of the Bible in America.

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Beginning with the opening meeting April 18, 7 pm EDT at National Community Church—which will be broadcast live on American Family Radio (download their app) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will share his Christian testimony—seven full days of readings will follow, April 19–25 from 9 am – 9 pm EDT at the Museum of the Bible. Thousands are expected to participate in person and via livestream at PureFlix.com. On Tuesday, April 21, between 6–7 pm EDT, President Trump is scheduled to read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22.

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Hosted by Christians Engaged in partnership with Great American Pure Flix and a coalition of ministries, America Reads the Bible is positioned as more than a single gathering but as a growing movement focused on discipleship, Scripture engagement, and long-term spiritual renewal.

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The event’s format draws on a consistent pattern found in Scripture: public reading as a catalyst for revival. Organizers point to moments in the Old Testament—such as the leadership of King Josiah and the readings led by Ezra and Nehemiah—when the declaration of God’s Word preceded repentance and restoration.

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Following that model, participants will read Scripture aloud throughout the week (using the King James Version Easy Read Bible (KJVER™) translation published by Whitaker House), representing a wide range of backgrounds and professions, while emphasizing a shared commitment to the Bible as a foundational text.

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Among the nearly 500 readers is a wide range of ministry, government, academic, public, and media leaders who will cover the full narrative arc of Scripture throughout the week live or by video. Selected participants and their scripture readings are below. The full list of readers and their assigned Scripture verses can be seen here. They include:

• Patricia Heaton reading Genesis 1 & 2 about God creating everything
• Candace Cameron Bure reading Genesis 5 & 6 about the lives of Adam and Noah
• Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel, reading Genesis 12 & 13, about God’s call of Abram and the Abrahamic Covenant
• Ted Cruz, US Senator from Texas, and his father, Rafael Cruz, reading Ezekiel 33–36, about Ezekiel becoming a “watchman” of hope
• President Donald Trump reading 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 about the Lord appearing to Solomon
• Ben Carson reading 2 Chronicles 8 about the peak of Solomon’s reign
• Dallas Jenkins, Creator of The Chosen, reading from Mark 6 about the feeding of the 5,000
• Franklin Graham reading Luke 10 about the parable of the Good Samaritan

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The full list of 120 ministries partnering in this event can be seen here. They include:

• Museum of the Bible
• Dallas Theological Seminary
• WallBuilders
• Bott Radio Network
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
• National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB TV)
• Colson Center
• Family Research Council

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