As the 2026 midterms approach, America once again finds itself navigating a season thick with suspicion, disinformation, and the corrosive pull of “us versus them.” Yet across the country, something quieter and more hopeful is taking shape. A coalition of the nation’s leading faith‑based civic organizations has come together with a simple but profound conviction: that the wisdom, compassion, and moral conviction of America’s faith communities can help our country navigate this election cycle with integrity and mutual respect.
This effort, known as Faith in America, isn’t a political campaign. It’s a nonpartisan invitation to bring our shared values back to the center of our civic life. Faith communities have long been among the country’s most powerful forces for civic healing and play an important role when fear and division threaten to drown out our better angels. Faith in America is stepping forward with a message rooted in dignity, respect, and commitment to honoring the will of the people.
At the heart of Faith in America is a simple idea: every voice matters. The coalition’s partners, including Braver Angels, Interfaith America, faith250, Paths to Understanding, Living Room Conversations, Listen First Project, and the National Institute for Civil Discourse, share a belief that the right to vote is not merely a procedural step in democracy. It is a civic sacrament, a ritual through which Americans express their will and reaffirm the promise that all people are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights.
But that promise is under strain. Trust in elections has eroded. Disinformation spreads faster than truth. And the threat of political violence casts a long shadow. Faith in America emerged because these organizations recognized that silence in the face of these challenges is not an option. Instead, they are choosing to lift up a message of peace, respect, and shared responsibility.
Ways You Can Participate: The Faith in America program has three core pillars: national online prayer services, a social media campaign fueled by grassroots citizen videos, and local faith community gatherings.
●National Election Prayer Events: Our faith-based coalition is hosting two “Praying For America” events taking place on October 11th and November 1st. As prayer services, these events will embody values very different from those driving our divisive, zero-sum politics. They will be free from political speeches and partisan finger-pointing. Instead, we will focus on celebrating America’s core values as expressed through the right to vote. Register for one or both Praying for America events right now.
●Grassroots “I Have Faith in America” Video Program: We are inviting all Americans to submit short videos showing their commitment to free, fair, and safe elections. It is both easy and fun. We encourage you to make a personal video or do one with someone you differ with politically but share a deep commitment to respecting the will of the people. This link brings you to where you can make your video.
● Local Faith Community Involvement: We have a rich set of resources to help American faith communities pray for the country and incorporate themes related to free, fair, and safe elections into their services and discussions leading up to Election Day. Click here to explore these inspiring resources. Core themes include the importance of every voice, respect across differences, nonviolence, and the connection between elections and religious freedom.
We are inviting all Americans, whatever their beliefs or political affiliation, to participate in Faith in America. What binds it all together is a recognition that America’s democratic experiment has always depended on ordinary people choosing courage over fear and cynicism. While our nation has never fully lived up to its founding ideals, we have made real progress—progress worth protecting. We know that millions of Americans, across the political spectrum, are ready to take a stand. Faith in America is offering meaningful ways to do just that.
So what can you do right now? Register for our Praying for America online events. Take a couple of minutes to make a video or check out the inspiring videos other Americans have created. Host a local event in your own congregation or community and use our support resources to make it easy. Now is the time for every American committed to free, fair, and safe elections to step up and be heard.
Cheryl Graeve is Program Director & National Organizer, National Institute for Civil Discourse.
Rt. Rev. Mark Beckwith is the retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark (NJ) and co-chair of Braver Faith, a division of Braver Angels.
Brian Clancy is a board member of the Listen First Project.
