 Ribbon cuttings, pet blessings, weddings, civic clubs, baccalaureate addresses, someone has their program canceled at the last minute. It's not at all unusual for folks to reach out to us because we are willing to speak publicly. In those settings, we are appreciated for what we can do. If nothing else, it seems we're usually willing to pray ceremonially for our lunch. Then there's the other kind of thing that can happen to ministers. This is Independence Day.