Sunday, May 17th is the 250th Anniversary of the National Day of Fasting and Prayer on May 17,1776.
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Tomorrow, Sunday, May 17th, Utah Eagle Forum invites you to join us live on YouTube or Facebook at 5:00 PM for a special event of prayer, reflection, patriotism, and rededication as America prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence. We will be joined by George Washington who will share the 1776 proclamation with us. The rededication prayer will be offered by Utah State Senator Keven Stratton.
This gathering is centered around one of the most important and often forgotten moments in American history. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall in Washington DC will be the scene of a historic gathering as thousands of Americans of every background across the country prepare for the nation’s 250th birthday with scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation under God.
In 1776, as the American colonies stood on the edge of revolution and uncertainty, the Continental Congress issued a proclamation calling for a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer to be held on May 17, 1776. The founders asked the American people to humble themselves before Almighty God and seek His guidance, protection, forgiveness, and blessing as they fought for liberty and the future of the nation.
That historic proclamation and the faith behind it are the inspiration for this special event. Click here to watch a 60 second video for better understanding of this historic day.
As we approach America’s 250th Birthday, we believe this is a moment to remember the faith, sacrifice, and dependence upon God that shaped our nation from the very beginning.On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the National Mall in Washington DC will be the scene of a historic gathering as thousands of Americans of every background across the country prepare for the nation’s 250th birthday with Scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation to God.
We invite individuals and families across Utah to join us for this short, meaningful program.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
5:00 PM MST
Streaming Live on YouTube and Facebook.
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God Bless America.
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Learn about Phyllis Schlafly, Founder of Eagle Forum
Phyllis Schlafly was a towering figure in American conservatism and the founder of Eagle Forum, the nation’s leading pro-family grassroots organization. She first rose to national prominence with her groundbreaking 1964 book, A Choice Not An Echo, which galvanized the conservative movement and challenged the political establishment. In 1972, she launched Eagle Forum, rallying thousands of women across the country to defend family values and oppose the radical feminist agenda. Her leadership in the decade-long battle against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) helped defeat what was then the top legislative priority of the feminist movement. A fearless debater and prolific writer, Phyllis became one of the most recognized and respected voices in American politics—earning her a place among the “100 Most Important Women of the 20th Century” by Ladies’ Home Journal.
Over her lifetime, Phyllis authored or edited 27 books, published a nationally syndicated column, and produced a monthly newsletter that ran for 50 years. A trained lawyer, she testified before Congress more than 50 times and was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to the Commission on the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution. Despite her national influence, she remained devoted to her role as a wife and mother of six. Phyllis Schlafly championed the dignity of homemakers, the sanctity of life, and the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution—leaving behind a movement, an organization, and a legacy that continue to shape America today.
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