FReepers can Meet in DC at the March for Life, January 22, 2008

In years past, FReepers have met up with friends at a little known monument on the ellipse. It is called the 2nd Division monument and it is between Constitution Ave and the Ellipse. This is what it looks like:

If you are standing at the rear of the Ellipse, facing the White House, with the Washington Monument to your rear, this small monument is to your left rear next on Constitution Ave.

You may want to meet at 12:00 Noon in front of this 2nd Division monument. (This is usually where the Connecticut and Massachusetts pro-life bus groups gather, but it is a quiet spot away from the crowd.)

Plus it is a good neutral ground for an ecumenical gathering of pro-life FReepers!

Map of the DC Metro

Information Links:

March for Life Defense Fund web page (organizers of the actual march)
www.marchforlife.org

NCCB National Prayer Vigil for Life Information Jan. 21-22, 2008
www.usccb.org/prolife/index.shtml

Archdiocese of Washington 2008 Rally for Life and Youth Mass
www.adw.org/service/jan22.asp

See March for Life Live on EWTN TV and Internet
www.ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm

March for Life 2008 Conference and Activities Schedule

There are numerous interesting and informative activities taking place before, during and after the annual March for Life in Washington D.C. LifeSiteNews.com has compiled information about as many of those events as possible, to enable those interested in attending the March to choose which events to attend.

See interview with Nellie Gray about the 2008 March For Life
http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2008/jan/08011111.html

* Note: this list will be updated as we receive information about additional events.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19th

4:00
Rock for Life’s Training & Activism Weekend 2008 begins.
See http://www.rockforlife.org/article.php?id=10253 for more details.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20

7:30am-9:45pm
Students for Life of America Conference
To be held at the Pryzbyla Center, Catholic University of America. See http://www.studentsforlife.org/index.php/conferences for more details.

10:30am - 8:00pm
Rock for Life Training & Activism Weekend
See http://www.rockforlife.org/article.php?id=10253 for more details.

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
March for Life Convention Session I*
The Hyatt Regency, D.C.
See http://www.marchforlife.org for more details.

MONDAY, JAN. 21

8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cardinal O’Connor Conference
See http://www.cardinaloconnorconference.com/ for more details. Speakers include Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of Knights of Columbus, Helen Alvare esq., of Catholic University of America, and others. The Conference officially begins on Sunday Jan 20, with Mass at 7:00pm and a Luau for Life to follow.

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Rock for Life Training & Activism Weekend
See http://www.rockforlife.org/article.php?id=10253 for more details.

7 p.m.Huge National Prayer Vigil for Life at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Starts with Mass attended by thousands of pro-lifers and several hundred clergy and religious.
Following the Mass there will be prayers throughout the night until morning for those able to participate. http://www.catholiccommunications.org/prolife/anniversary/20...

10a.m. - 4 p.m.
March for Life Convention Sessions II + III*
The Hyatt Regency, D.C.
See http://www.marchforlife.org for more details.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22

8:45 - 11a.m.
Rally for Life and Youth Mass 2008
The Archdiocese of Washington is hosting a Rally for Life and Youth Mass on Tuesday, January 22, 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Verizon Center (former MCI Center), 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
See http://www.adw.org/news/default.asp?id=507&EventType=0&a...= for more details.

8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Rock for Life Training & Activism Weekend
See http://www.rockforlife.org/article.php?id=10253 for more details.

9:00 am
Lutherans for Life
Worship service at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, Virginia.
See http://www.lutheransforlife.org/march_for_life.htm for more details.

12 p.m.
March for Life on Capitol Hill

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Silent No More
Sharing of testimonies on the steps of the Supreme Court.
See http://www.silentnomoreawareness.org/events/ for more details.

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
International Culture of Life - Champions for Family Award Reception honouring Congressman Todd Tiahrt
Phoenix Park Hotel (above the Dubliner), 520 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Other Special Guests: White House Commissioner Vellie Dietrich-Hall, President’s Council for Asian Americans, His Excellency, Willy Gaa, Embassy of the Philippines, Congressman Trent Franks, Co-Chair Human Rights Caucus, Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, Member Foreign Affairs Committee, Mrs. Maureen Flynn, International Prayer & Fasting Coalition, Fr. Frank Pavone, Priests for Life, Al Santoli, Asian American Initiative, Bobby Schindler, Terri Schindler Schaivo Foundation, Mr. Michael Schwartz, Chief-of-Staff for Sen. Tom Coburn, M.D., Dr. Jack Willke, Life Issues Institute, Wendy Wright, Concerned Women for America
http://www.filipinofamilyfund.org/eventjan22reception.html

5:00pm
Lutherans for Life
Casual dinner and fellowship at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
See http://www.lutheransforlife.org/march_for_life.htm for more details.

6:00 pm
Rose Dinner
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Aveue, NW,
Washington D.C.
6:00 p.m. Foyer, Social Hour - Pick up Tickets (order forms for tickets available on website at http://www.marchforlife.org)
7:00 p.m. Opening prayer - Dinner Served

* The March for Life convention costs $50 for all three sessions, or $25 for each session. Students are admitted for free if accompanied by an adult sponsor.

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