Unceasing prayer is centenary theme

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Publication: Anglican Journal

Date: 2008-01-01 00:00:00

STAFF

"Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17) is the scriptural theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which Canadian churches will celebrate on Jan. 20-27.

This year marks 100 years of official, ecumenical celebrations of the Octave Prayer for Christian Unity, which later became the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

In the United States, the week of prayer from Jan. 18-25 will be marked with special events, including ecumenical celebrations that will use a new communion song composed by Rev. Ricky Manalo, a composer and ...

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