“America Reads the Bible” is set to begin on April 18 with a live-streamed gathering from National Community Church in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of the nation and inviting hearts across the country to return to the Word of God. The event, streamed by Great American Pure Flix, will bring together believers, leaders, and public voices who desire to see Scripture honored again in daily life. Among those participating are well-known Christians such as Patricia Heaton, Candace Cameron Bure, and Bunni Pounds, who helped launch the initiative with a vision to encourage prayer, repentance, and renewed devotion to God’s truth.
From April 19 through April 25, more than 475 leaders and over 100 ministries will gather at the Museum of the Bible to read the Scriptures aloud from Genesis to Revelation. This continuous reading will serve as both a proclamation and an invitation—calling people across the nation to listen, reflect, and reconnect with the message of hope found in Christ. Whether attending in person or joining online, participants are encouraged to engage with the Bible not merely as history, but as the living Word that transforms hearts and guides lives.
As Psalm 119:105 declares, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” In a time filled with noise and uncertainty, this nationwide reading seeks to remind believers that God’s Word remains steady, true, and life-giving. Through prayer, unity, and the public reading of Scripture, the initiative calls individuals and families to rediscover faith, seek God’s presence daily, and allow His truth to shape the future.