Webinar Resources
Preparing July 4th Worship:
Preparing July 4th Worship:
Resources to Resist Christian Nationalism
On June 9, 2026, the Clergy Emergency League and the Wisconsin Council of Churches co-presented a workshop for faith leaders across the country — providing context and resources for planning worship on July 4th weekend that resist the pervasive narrative of Christian Nationalism.
📹 Watch the full workshop recording
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Hymns
🎵 Hymns that Resist Christian Nationalism — Webinar Recording
Featuring Stephen Fearing and Carolyn Winfrey Gillette.
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"We Trust the One Who Brought to Life" Text: Stephen M. Fearing (2026) · Tune: KINGSFOLD · Meter: CMD
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"In This Time of Great Reflection" Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (2026) · Tune: RESTORATION · Meter: 8.7.8.7 w/ Refrain
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"This Is My Song" Text: Lloyd Stone (v. 1&2), Georgia Harkness (v. 3) · Tune: FINLANDIA · Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10
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"Lift Every Voice" Text: James Weldon Johnson (1900) · Tune: LIFT EVERY VOICE · Meter: Irregular
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"Cuando El Pobre / When the Poor Ones" Text: Jose Antonio Olivar · Tune: EL CAMINO · Meter: 12.11.12 w/ Refrain
Hymn Websites
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Stephen M. Fearing stephenmichaelfearing.com
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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette carolynshymns.com
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Amanda Udis-Kessler — Queer Sacred Music queersacredmusic.com
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Unbound Voices — Hymns for National Days unboundvoices.substack.com
Preaching Resources
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Preaching Ideas, July 4th: Resisting Christian Nationalism Rev. Dr. Leah Schade — Three adaptable sermon arcs based on the Revised Common Lectionary and the Narrative Lectionary for June 28 & July 5.
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10 Books to Address Christian Nationalism in Your Church Rev. Dr. Leah Schade — A curated list to help you find the right book for your church's preaching, teaching, and faithful resistance.
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Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide Book by Rev. Dr. Leah Schade
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Prophetic Preaching: A Pastoral Approach Book by Rev. Dr. Leonora Tubbs Tisdale
Liturgical Texts & Prayers
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A Note on Liturgical Texts & Prayers Rev. Robert Franek — Background guidance for preachers and worship planners
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ELCA Worship Resources — U.S. Semiquincentennial
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PCUSA — Call to Worship: Resources for July 5, 2026 calltoworshipjournal.org
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Sanctified Art Worship resources including liturgy, visual art, and hymns
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Celebrating the 250th Anniversary Outside of Sunday Worship LaVinnia Pierson — Ideas for community engagement beyond the Sunday service
About Flags in Churches
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"Flags in Sanctuaries?" Angela Denker
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"Flag Placement in Church: How to Have the Conversation" Rev. Dr. Leah Schade
Resources from Illustrated Ministry
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Fourth of July Pastoral Care Package Illustrated Ministry
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Advent: The Will to Dream Developed with white Christian nationalism in mind
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Lent: The Work of Imagination Developed with white Christian nationalism in mind