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250 years ago today the First Continental Congress opened with prayer. What should we make of that?

On Thursday evening I was in Philadelphia to speak at an event, sponsored by Carpenter's Hall, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jacob...
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The Traitor Chaplain Who Gave Government Prayer to America � A 4th of July Corrective

Religion Dispatches

Jacob Duch� delivers the first prayer in the Continental Congress, 1774. The �shot heard around the world� ignited the American Revolution and led to the...
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Philadelphia priests discuss the role of faith and government in event marking the First Continental Congress� 250th anniversary

Episcopal News Service

[Episcopal News Service] Two Episcopal priests who serve historic Philadelphia churches recently participated in a panel discussion marking...
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Carpenters� Hall celebrates 250 years of congressional prayer, recognizing Jewish history of guest chaplains

eJewish Philanthropy

Conference in Philadelphia to mark the role of religion and faith in American government, beginning with the Continental Congress in 1774.
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A Politically Incorrect Prayer

Pastor Jack Hibbs of California, opened Congress in prayer. But he didn't pray �To Whom It May Concern,� and many on the left blew a gasket.
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What Steadfast Looks Like in a Revolution

Christianity Today

How in three years an evangelical pastor went from America's first national hero to �the first of villains.�
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Mission Yearbook | Read today�s story

Presbyterian Mission Agency

May 2, 2024. Pastor Al Earley, right front, and his wife, Martha (center) lead a monthly prayer gathering at LaGrange Presbyterian Church birthed from...
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Paul Ryan dismissed the House chaplain. Wait, why does Congress even have a chaplain?

The Washington Post

House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) dismissed the Rev. Patrick J. Conroy this month as chaplain of the chamber, a decision that has ignited a fierce faith and...
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Kentucky church keeps on praying

Presbyterian Mission Agency

Wisdom. That's one of the things the Rev. Jacob Duch� prayed for at the first Continental Congress in 1774 � wisdom in forming a nation.
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Perspective | Praying for the politicians: A new book recounts the history of rabbis in the Capitol

Washington Post

More than 400 rabbis have served as guest chaplains in Congress. Howard Mortman counted them all.
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