# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America at 250: The Meaning of America
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Dr. Peter Jauhiainen and St. Paul’s for a presentation on the meaning of America. Debates over the meaning have long shaped the nation’s identity. Some emphasize the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, envisioning the United States as a place where people of diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds can enjoy freedom, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Others have defined America in terms of cultivating shared heritage and culture, arguing that preserving this “commonness” is essential to the nation’s well-being. We will explore the nature and ramifications of this divide that is currently reflected in our politics.

This is part of a series of presentations that explores a range of topics related to our nation’s founding and history, providing a context for understanding our current situation as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. To what degree have we as a nation lived up to our founding ideals? Is what we believe about U.S. history more myth than reality? What does the future hold? What is the meaning of America? Come to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids for America at 250 events on Sunday, June 28; Tuesday, June 30; and Thursday, July 2. Each session stands alone.

Dr. Peter Jauhiainen (PhD, University of Iowa; MDiv., Princeton Theological Seminary) is an experienced scholar and American religious historian who teaches at Kirkwood Community College. He frequently presents at community forums and academic settings on topics related to American history, religion, and society, with an eye toward answering such questions as “How did we get here?” or “Why is this happening now?”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-rapids/america-at-250-the-meaning-of-america/200030081824826
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cedar Rapids
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403
- **lat**: 41.98558
- **long**: -91.65281
- **full address**: 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America at 250: The Meaning of America being held?
  - **A:** America at 250: The Meaning of America takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 07:45 pm at 1340 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States, Iowa 52403.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America at 250: The Meaning of America?
  - **A:** America at 250: The Meaning of America is organized by St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** America at 250: The Meaning of America is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cedar Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If America at 250: The Meaning of America sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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