New Haven, Conn., Sept. 18, 2026 – In the home city of Yale University—which was originally founded to train Christian ministers—evangelist Will Graham proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ on Friday at the fourth stop of the Declaration of Dependence Tour.
“There are some of you who may be very spiritual, but you don’t know God personally. Today you can know Him,” said Graham. “Surrender your past. Surrender your present—your life right now. Surrender your future. ‘Lord, it’s all Yours. From now on, I’m going to serve You.’ Jump into the embrace of Jesus.”
As he concluded his brief message, Graham encouraged those in attendance to turn to Jesus Christ in repentance and faith, accepting the gift of salvation that God promises to those who follow Him.
The hour-long outreach at the New Haven Green included a dedicated time of prayer for our country, our military and first responders, our churches and our families. Josh Havens, lead singer of the Christian band The Afters, led a time of acoustic worship.
Visit the Declaration of Dependence Tour online press kit to download high-resolution photos from Friday’s outreach.
The event in New Haven, Connecticut, was the fourth stop of the Declaration of Dependence Tour with Will Graham, which is visiting all 13 original colonies with a message of hope in Jesus Christ. The Tour will continue next week in the Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
To learn more about the Declaration of Dependence Tour, please visit DeclarationOfDependence.com.
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About Will Graham:
Will Graham is the third generation of his family to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). The grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham, he has spoken to more than 1.2 million people across six continents. Graham also serves as executive vice president of the BGEA, giving leadership to all areas of the organization his grandfather founded in 1950. Follow Will on Facebook, Instagram and X.
About the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:
Founded by Billy Graham in 1950, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) shares the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world. From its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the BGEA directs a wide range of domestic and international ministries, including: large-scale festivals led by evangelists Franklin Graham and Will Graham; the Billy Graham Library; the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, located outside of Asheville, North Carolina; SearchforJesus.net, an internet evangelism