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Evening Prayer for Christian Unity at Franciscan Monastery

Need some peace & unity this week? Come pray & kick off the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - Sunday, Jan 18 at 4 p.m.

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins with Evening Prayer, Jan. 18, 4 p.m. at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land.


A tradition dating to 1908, this year’s theme is Jesus’ call to the woman at the well to “Give Me A Drink.” (John 4: 7). Rev. Dr. Kristin Johnston Largen from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg will speak. Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Denis Madden will preside. A reception follows.


The monastery is at 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017. Free on-site parking/H6 bus. For details, contact Fr. Jim Gardiner at 202-526-6800 or visit myfranciscan.org.

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