Providence, R.I., Sept. 17, 2026 – Approximately 340 people gathered today in Roger Williams Park for the third stop of the Declaration of Dependence Tour with Will Graham. Those in attendance heard a message of God’s love for them, drawn from the well-known Bible passage—John 3:16.
“God loves the world. He does not hate the world. He doesn’t hate you. He loves you more than anything else,” said Graham. “He sees your tears. He sees your smiles. He sees your troubles. And He loves you. If there’s one thing I want you to know, it’s this: God loves each and every one of you. He is the source of perfect love.”
Graham then 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.
Along with the message of hope, the event in Roger Williams Park also featured acoustic worship music by Josh Havens and a time of dedicated prayer.
Visit the Declaration of Dependence Tour online press kit to download high-resolution photos from Thursday’s outreach.
The event in Providence, Rhode Island, marked the third 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 now continue on to New Haven, Connecticut, where tomorrow’s event will begin at noon.
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