Candace Cameron Bure Named National Spokesperson of Historic Bible-Reading Event on America's 250th Birthday

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Candace Cameron Bure has been named a national spokesperson for America Reads the Bible, a faith-based event commemorating America's 250th birthday, next year in the nation's capital.

Bure, who currently serves as Great American Media's Chief Creative Officer, will speak at the Museum of the Bible as part of a weeklong event from April 18-25, 2026, in the nation's capital.

"Candace has been a trusted voice for faith and family values for decades, and we're honored to have her serve as a top spokesperson for America Reads the Bible," - Bill Abbott, Great American Media CEO.

"Recent tragedy has reminded us how important it is to come together around faith and prayer," he added. "This historic event will allow us to share God's Word in a way that will uplift and strengthen our country. We are honored to be part of such a meaningful celebration."

According to a press release by ARTB, the event was inspired by Ezra, the biblical prophet who read the Bible to the Israelites, as reported by CBN News. The upcoming event will feature a weeklong Bible reading from Genesis to Revelation in a livestreamed program from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the Christian streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix.

Christians Engaged organized the event.

"America Reads the Bible is an invitation for people across the nation to reflect on the Bible's historic role in American life and its ongoing relevance to individuals and families today," said Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged.

The event's organizers believe it will inspire a national revival.

"America Reads the Bible is a sacred opportunity to call our nation back to its spiritual foundations. Through a public, continuous reading of the entire Bible in our nation's capital by our national leaders from all spheres of influence, we believe God can spark revival in individual hearts and inspire Americans to carry the Word forward in their lives and communities into the next 250 years of our national story," a statement on their website reads.

A number of Christian organizations will serve as discipleship partners, including American Reads The Bible, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Time to Revive, Whitaker House Publishing, Andrew Wommack Ministries, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Wallbuilders, and the National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB TV). Worship leaders such as Phil King, Leeland, Meredith Andrews, and Dustin Smith will also partake in the event.

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Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributing writer for CrosswalkHeadlines and the host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast devoted to sound doctrine and biblical truth. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary.