VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a news release from the Barnes County Ministerial Association.

“The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2022 was selected by the Middle East Council of Churches and originates from the churches in Lebanon. Present times in Lebanon are extremely difficult and economically disastrous. All this combined with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have made the situation quite stressful. The power of prayer in solidarity with those who suffer is a demonstration of Christian unity and a sign of communion.

The prayer for christian unity will be held January 18th thru January 20th in Valley City. Specific dates and the time of prayer are listed below.

The theme, taken from the second chapter of the Gospel according to Matthew, is the Epiphany. Each year in January, the Church recalls the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem, highlighting God’s invitation to all of humanity to a new covenant in the Incarnation of Christ.”

Join the Barnes County Ministerial Association for a short service of prayer from 12:10-12:30 pm

On Tuesday, January 18 – St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Valley City

On Wednesday, January 19 – New Life Assembly of God Church in Valley City

And on Thursday, January 20 – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City