If there ever has been an Independence Day to celebrate America and its people, this is the one. Here are some ideas you can use to celebrate this holiday together while keeping your congregation safe.

Take a virtual tour to American Museums and Historical sites - Set up a date and time and invite your Adventurers and Pathfinders to take a virtual tour to American Museums and Historical sites. You can help your kids to dive deep into history while exploring the Statue of Liberty, NASA, George Washington's Mount Vernon, or having a virtual visit to the first capital of the United States, Philadelphia.
Get creative with art projects - Your Children's Ministries leaders can promote a craft party for the kids and their families, in-person or virtual. Broadcast the projects on Facebook Live so everybody can participate, see the projects, and follow along.
Organize a Picnic Basket Swap - No other holiday says "picnic" quite like Independence Day. The idea is that each participant family swaps a basket filled with classic 4th of July foods with another family. This is an awesome day to create a sense of togetherness with your church members and friends.
Run a 5K - The Health Ministries Department can promote a 5K run and extend the invitation to your church members, neighbors, and friends to be part of the Independence Day 5K run. People can do it at their own pace, time, and location, and their whole family can participate. You can create an online group on Facebook where people can participate and post their pictures and experience.
Independence Day Game Night and Fire Works - Invite the church members and their friends to play games and watch the fireworks at some nearby park or at your church’s parking lot.