Jan. 13, 2016

Plattsburgh - This year's Diocesan Ecumenical Prayer Service will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church Jan. 17 at  p.m.. There will be a reception following the service in the parish's Emmaus Room.

This prayer service initiates the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which occurs annually January 18-25 and whose theme this year is "Called to Proclaim the Mighty Acts of the Lord"(cf. 1 Peter 2: 9).

The initial work on the theme was prepared by a group of representatives from the country of Latvia.
Bishop Terry R. LaValley will be preaching and the service will be enhanced by a combined choir from Plattsburgh and area churches.

Father Daniel Chapin, chairman of the diocesan Ecumenical Commission said, “This important event in the life of the diocese brings together Christians of various denominations and all people of good will from throughout our beloved North Country.

“Although there are divisions, our pilgrimage towards unity continues under God's guidance,” he said.