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250 years ago today the First Continental Congress opened with prayer. What should we make of that?

John Fea   |  September 7, 2024

On Thursday evening I was in Philadelphia to speak at an event, sponsored by Carpenter’s Hall, commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jacob DuchĂ©s prayer on the third day of the Continental Congress. I was joined by the clergy of Philadelphia’s […]

See you tonight in Philly!

John Fea   |  September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5th, 2024 from 5:30 to 7:00pm Held at the American Philosophical Society: Benjamin Franklin Hall, 427 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 The First Continental Congress took place in Carpenters’ Hall in fall 1774, with 56 delegates from 12 […]

One night event: “Faith and Democracy and the Legacy of the First Prayer in Congress”

John Fea   |  August 19, 2024

Join Carpenters’ Hall at the American Philosophical Society‘s Benjamin Franklin Hall on the evening of September 5th for a rousing discussion between nine faith leaders from historic Philadelphia congregations. They will discuss and debate prayer and religion in American government […]