The Invitation
Imagine July 4th next year: America’s 250th. Imagine scores of people between now and then moving from the cynical to the sacred, from argument to conversation. Imagine the most beautiful tapestry of potlucks and coffee klatches the nation has ever seen. Imagine people from all walks of life reading America’s most inspiring words and exploring them together. Imagine coming out of this national milestone more unified and grounded in shared civic values.
It’s been a brutal year, with politicians slain in their homes, war expanding around the globe, and communities gripped with fear. People are waving American flags on both sides of the aisle, yet with different notions of what this symbol means. This heat will not cool down by itself. It’s up to us to ensure “the banner yet wave” for the next 250 years.
Enter faith250, a project to bring communities together over the next year to read key American texts and envision a celebration next year that embodies the truth of these words. We know there will be plans everywhere for that day, but we envision a great multi-faith celebration alongside it. What if every community had the potluck moment when you bring who you are and someone else does the same and there is more than enough?