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Resources for Independence Day
 Worship and Music Resources for
U.S.A. Independence Day 
Scripture and hymn suggestions for observing U.S.A. Independence Day in worship services.
A Service of Holy Communion for Independence Day
This service may be used on July 4 or the Sunday nearest Independence Day or other occasions when the church gathers to celebrate and recall the nature of true freedom. It may be used in the United States or the independence day of any nation.
Celebrating Independence Day in
Your Home
Here are some suggestions for worship and celebration in the home for Independence Day.
A Prayer for Protection of Those in Military Service
We look forward to a day when no community will ever be asked to release its loved ones for purposes of war. But today, Lord, history and circumstances force us to release them into your care and into our country's service...
The USA National Anthem: "O Say, Can You See"
Words and music to "The Star-Spangled Banner"
Hymn: "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"
This hymn – in pdf format – uses the tune of The Navy Hymn.
Hymn: "The New Colossus"
Emma Lazarus' famous poem, beginning "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free," has welcomed millions of immigrants to the USA as they passed by the Statue of Liberty, where the words are inscribed. United Methodist musician and composer Ryan Neaveill has adapted the poem to the hymntune GENEVA 124 (United Methodist Hymnal, 670).
Patriotic Worship
A quick Google search of "patriotic worship" yielded pages of articles, blogs, worship services, photos, videos, songs, sermons, bulletins, and clip art. Here are some of the things that take place in Christian worship in the USA on the Sunday closest to our July 4 Independence Day. . .
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