WHAT:
Following a successful first week throughout New England, the 13-state Declaration of Dependence Tour with Will Graham will continue over the coming days across portions of the Mid-Atlantic. Graham is visiting the original colonies to lead prayer for our nation in its 250th year—and to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel—during brief noontime events.
WHO:
Will Graham is the third generation of his family to proclaim the love of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He has shared the Gospel with more than 1.2 million people in live audiences across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006.
Graham will be joined for the Declaration of Dependence Tour by Josh Havens, of the award-winning Christian band The Afters. Havens will lead an acoustic time of worship at each stop.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Sept. 22: Wilmington, Delaware – Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
Sept. 23: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Liberty Bell Center
Sept. 24: Trenton, New Jersey – Mill Hill Park
Sept. 25: Hempstead, New York – Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
QUOTES:
Senior Pastor Bob Oliver of New Covenant Church in Philadelphia: “Across the Delaware Valley, only 7% attend church on a weekly basis. Just 9% read the Bible on a regular basis and consider it to be authoritative in their life. So, the spiritual climate of the region is lacking. But it’s always a good time to reach people with the Gospel, and there seems to be an open door for more responsiveness in this moment. In times of hardship, people turn to prayer. They seek God, and I think that’s happening across this area.”
Will Graham: “As we continue to commemorate our country’s 250th birthday, it seems that many across the nation are declaring their independence from God. They don’t want Him in their lives. At the same time, I believe that now is the moment to turn back to our Savior—thanking Him for His faithfulness and truly acknowledging our dependence on Him. At the Declaration of Dependence Tour, we’ll spend time in prayer and praise. Then I’ll share the timeless truth of the Gospel and give people a chance to respond and place their faith in Jesus.”
PRESS OPERATION:
Media credentialing will take place at the press area. Please bring your outlet-assigned press badge to use for verification in credentialing. Special seating for working press will be available. An online press kit for the Declaration of Dependence Tour is available here.
A 10-minute group interview availability with Will Graham will take place at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET, prior to each Tour event. Check in at the press area by 11:15 a.m. to secure your spot.
FULL DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE TOUR SCHEDULE:
Sept. 15: Plymouth, Massachusetts – Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Sept. 16: Manchester, New Hampshire – Veteran’s Memorial Park
Sept. 17: Providence, Rhode Island – Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park
Sept. 18: New Haven, Connecticut – The New Haven Green
Sept. 22: Wilmington, Delaware – Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
Sept. 23: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Liberty Bell Center
Sept. 24: Trenton, New Jersey – Mill Hill Park
Sept. 25: Hempstead, New York – Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
Oct. 12: Roanoke, Virginia – Elmwood Park Amphitheater
Oct. 14: Frederick, Maryland – Baker Park Bandshell
Oct. 26: Wilmington, North Carolina – Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 28: Greenville, South Carolina – Unity Park
Oct. 30: Savannah, Georgia – Forsyth Park
MEDIA CONTACT:
Erik Ogren
[email protected]