Nearly 500 leaders will gather to read the entire Bible aloud

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Nearly 500 leaders will gather in Washington, D.C., to read the entire Bible aloud A wide array of speakers including actors, lawmakers, and advocates will read the Bible from beginning to end to celebrate American faith ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.