Last week we had a wonderful Independence Day celebration of the freedom and faith that form the foundation of our nation. We trust you did too.

Some, however, see nothing to celebrate in America. After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last month and abortion became more of a state issue, many women—and men—felt they had lost their independence. One social media post read, “Frankly, I don’t think America deserves a birthday party this year,” all because women have supposedly lost their freedom to live as they chose—no matter the outcome.

In that spirit, women took to the streets in Washington, D.C., and in cities across the nation Saturday for the annual Women’s March. Thankfully, at least in the capital, it was not nearly as well attended as organizers anticipated. It has even been quiet around the Supreme Court, for which we are grateful.

We are also thankful for being able to participate in the 2022 International Religious Freedom Summit that drew people from around the world to Washington. Co-sponsoring this end-of-June event brought Faith & Liberty together with those who fight for religious freedom and for the persecuted around the world.

Our staff continues to pray on Capitol Hill for the concerns of Christians in America, for repentance and rest in our country, for the safety for infants in the womb, for religious freedom and the family as God defines it.

Will you continue to pray with us and for us? Thank you!

Making a difference on Capitol Hill,

The Faith & Liberty team

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• Peggy Nienaber attended the 49th National Fourth of July Conservative Soiree, connecting with those who help shape our nation as well as celebrating the 4th with young adults who will work in policy and legislation, serve in think tanks and even enter the ministry.

• We also took time for fellowship as Faith & Liberty hosted a Summer Social Time with congressional interns and staffers at the Ministry Center. The building was filled with staffers from across the USA who will be serving in congressional offices. This allowed us time to pray, offer our support and invite them to the small groups and Bible studies we host.

• The week prior to the 4th, Peggy Nienaber and Jonathan Alexandre participated in the annual International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit. We hosted a well-attended breakout session featuring Hal Shurtleff, founder of Camp Constitution and Jonathan Alexandre, senior counsel for governmental affairs for Liberty Counsel. Alexandra McPhee, director of government relations with Concerned Women for America, moderated the session discussing topics related to religious freedom on our doorstep.

Peggy Nienaber, Hal Shurtleff & Jonathan Alexandre at the IRF Summit

Jonathan Alexandre being interviewed at the IRF Summit

Enes Kanter Freedom & Peggy Nienaber

Peggy Nienaber with the Tai Ji Men Angels who dance to bring awareness to the persecution in Taiwan.

• Peggy attended the “In Solidarity with the Persecuted” congressional event. This was the premiere event for the IRF Summit. Testimonies from survivors of persecution offered a look into what the summit would focus on and the serious issues of religious freedom around the world.

COMING SOON

• We are planning the upcoming Women on the Hill Congressional Prayer Breakfast. We look forward to inviting women members of Congress to pray and fellowship with them during this special time where we encourage them to put faith first.

• Planning has begun for the annual Capitol Hill Police Officer Recognition Breakfast. This is our time to thank them for their service and to honor the officers who keep those who work on the Hill safe.

• Our team will meet with summer congressional intern fellows to discuss the upcoming 24-hour prayer event to be held at our Ministry Center. We will be praying for our country, the world and for peace to prevail.

• Our annual prayer retreat will be in August this year. During this time, we look to the Lord to guide and strengthen us for the strategic work to which He has called us, and we intentionally intercede for every one of our supporters—by name. Please submit your prayer requests to Patty Bills at the Faith & Liberty office by calling 202-737-1776 or emailing [email protected].

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