07/03/2026
A Reflection on the July 4th, 250th Anniversary of the United States from The Rt. Rev. Paula E. Clark, XIII Bishop: 🇺🇸 “As our country marks its 250th anniversary, I want to affirm our steadfast trust in God and our commitment to "Lead With Love."
We are grateful to God for this milestone in our nation's history. Democracy began as an experiment in governance, and over 250 years has proven itself a worthy, if demanding, ideal. With hearts full of awe and commitment, we sing the national anthem, pledge allegiance to the flag, and endure long customs lines returning from abroad. We weave God into our national proclamations: "In God we trust." "One nation, under God, indivisible."
As Episcopalians, we go further…”
Read the entire reflection at https://episcopalchicago.org/a-reflection-on-the-july-4th-250th-anniversary-of-the-united-states/