You’re invited to join The Freedom Fast.

Welcome to the Freedom Fast.

The Freedom Fast is part of a national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. It is a fast, something the Continental Congress did twice leading up to July 4th, 1776.

The signers of the Declaration, who came from diverse religious expressions, realized that the Creator who endowed us with certain unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness would expect us to pause, to reflect, and then to act. It is interesting that 16 of the world’s major religions have fasting as part of their tradition and practice.

You are invited to choose a fast regardless of your religious persuasion or non-religious orientation. You can choose to fast a meal, fast from social media, or set other priorities. You are encouraged to do so on or around the 4th of every month leading up to July 4th, 2026.

Consider doing this together as a family, a congregation, a workplace, a school, a community, or an organization. Choose a fast. Discuss the significance of coming together and explore the values that shaped the nation. You can go to www.thefreedomfast.us and participate. Sign up, engage, and tell what you did and how you did it.

To end your fast, you may want to consider hosting a breaking-the-fast event around a common meal.

Celebrate freedom by choosing to come together regardless of differences.