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Under the theme “Creative Solidarity in Common Fragility,” people of faith all over the world are encouraged to demonstrate the power of prayer during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel. This special week of prayer coupled with action is annually held 13 – 21 September and includes the International Day of Peace on 21 September.

«Une solidarité créative ancrée dans une fragilité commune». Tel est le thème de la Semaine mondiale pour la paix en Palestine et Israël, durant laquelle les croyants du monde entier sont encouragés à démontrer le pouvoir de la prière. Cette semaine spéciale de prière et d'action se déroule chaque année du 13 au 21 septembre, date à laquelle est célébrée la Journée internationale de prière pour la paix.

The National Council of Churches in Korea has published a booklet of worship resources for National Reconciliation Week, which is being observed 15-25 June.

The newly available materials for next year‘s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity draw on the experience of contemplative community life to guide us on a journey of prayer bearing fruits of reconciliation and solidarity. Tasked with preparing a draft for the 2021 edition, the Community of Grandchamp in Switzerland chose the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit” (cf. Jn 15:5-9).

Les nouvelles ressources mises à disposition pour la Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens de l’année prochaine puisent dans l’expérience de vie communautaire et contemplative pour nous guider sur le chemin de la prière en portant les fruits de la réconciliation et de la solidarité. La Communauté de Grandchamp, en Suisse, a reçu la mission de préparer l’édition de 2021 et a choisi le thème «Demeurez dans mon amour et vous porterez du fruit en abondance» (cf. Jean 15,5-9).

The tradition of praying for Christian unity at Pentecost takes on new significance as physical prayer gatherings have been suspended in many places in an effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the world lurches through the coronavirus pandemic and its wide-ranging consequences, the World Council of Churches (WCC) will publish sets of resources for individuals, groups and faith communities to grapple spiritually with the new reality and come to terms with its meaning for their lives.

WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca invites all member churches to observe a global prayer day on 14 May. The joint initiative with the members of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, of which the WCC is part, is calling for “prayer and supplication” to God for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Le COE, dont le secrétaire général par intérim est le père Ioan Sauca, invite toutes ses Églises membres à observer une journée mondiale de prière le 14 mai. L’initiative conjointe avec les membres du Haut comité pour la fraternité humaine, dont le COE fait partie, appelle à «prier et implorer» Dieu pour mettre fin à la pandémie de COVID-19.

Hundreds of people from across the world participated in a livestreamed webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 29 April with a lineup of speakers who shared insights in how churches across the world have quickly transformed their services because of COVID-19.

Des centaines de personnes du monde entier ont pris part à un webinaire diffusé en direct sur Internet et organisé par le Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) le 29 avril avec la participation de divers orateurs et diverses oratrices sur la manière dont les Églises à travers le monde ont rapidement adapté leurs services face au COVID-19.

A webinar on churches’ ministry online will bring inspiration and knowledge to churches who want to develop their online ministry, discovering how we continue to pray and worship together in times of pandemic.

A WCC support team is online and ready to help WCC member churches as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. The team—comprised of experts in different facets of faith-related pandemic response—is here for you, said WCC acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca. “These are people who can serve as a tremendous support to the WCC fellowship,” said Sauca.

An upcoming webinar as well as a newly released publication will serve as tools for ministry, offering examples of good practices from churches across the world that are taking their ministry and services online because of COVID-19.

Un webinaire et une nouvelle publication pourront servir d’outils pour le ministère, donnant des exemples de «bonnes pratiques» d’Églises du monde entier qui mettent leur ministère et leurs services en ligne à cause du COVID-19.

The world’s 300 million Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter on 19 April, carrying forth time-honored traditions even in difficult times.

Les 300 millions de chrétiens orthodoxes ont célébré Pâques le 19 avril, perpétuant des traditions séculaires même dans les moments difficiles.