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Webinar raises awareness on stigma surrounding menstruation

At a webinar organized by the World Council of Churches (WCC), Norwegian Church Aid, and the International Partnership of Religion and Sustainable Development to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May, participants, including representatives of various faith communities, brought to light the challenges regarding access to menstrual products, education about menstruation, and period-friendly sanitation facilities.

03 June 2022

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'Racism, Land and Food' seminar dissects how dispossession negates food sovereignty

As many communities worldwide battle to get food to the table, a World Council of Churches (WCC) webinar titled ‘Racism, Land and Food' highlighted the intersections of food, land, and racial injustices on food sovereignty over generations of dispossessed groups.

17 December 2021

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A Window into Eternity

(Rev. 21)

Responsive prayer written by the Presiding Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Bavaria and Chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany

14 July 2021

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A call to intercession and recommitment to active compassion, from the Church of the Lord Worldwide

This prayer call was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

07 July 2021

Prayer card illustrated with hands lifting book in chapel: O Almighty God, In amazement of your power, we are aware of our vulnerability. We ask for your mercy, especially during this pandemic. You see the tears that fall. You hear the silent sighs. You understand the anguish of our hearts. You know all our sorrows, anxieties, and fears. Console the broken hearts of those who grieve their loved ones. Restore to your grace those who cry out as they cannot reach out to their loved ones...

Prayer by an alumna of the Asian Ecumenical Institute, Indonesia

This prayer was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

16 June 2021

Prayer card illustrated with a photo of the main cross in the Ecumenical Centre chapel: Almighty God, Whose Son Jesus Christ suffered for us on the Cross that we might have eternal life, be present with us in our suffering as we endure the pandemic. Be present to the sick; be present to the dying; be present to the bereaved. We know that in your love all things shall be made whole. Strengthen in us that hope which comes only from faith in your unfailing love. This we ask through your Son our Saviour Jesus..

Prayer at a time of pandemic, by the Archbishop of Canterbury

This prayer was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

09 June 2021

Prayer card: Dear God, we thank you for your constant companionship, for even though we may face difficult times, you are by our side, and you give us strength to continue. Today we ask you to continue to be with us, that in the midst of the pandemic we may care for one another, accompany those who are alone, or need the basics to live, touch our hearts so that in solidarity and love we may collaborate with our neighbours, being in solidarity and listening to your commandment. Lord, may we love you more eac

Prayer from Chile for strength during pandemic

By Pablo Ríos Rodríguez, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chile, IELMA parish Punta Arenas

02 June 2021

Almighty Master, the help and salvation of the world; the redeemer and Savior of the sick; the physician and aid of the ailing; the healer of the sorrows of mankind’s bodies and souls; who vanquished death: our God. We now beseech You, cleanse and rid us of every malady of body and soul. Lord be not far from us. Send down upon us Your heavenly power of healing. Cast far from us every lurking illness. Grant us aid in this time of pandemic and deliver us from every evil, grief and sorrow...

Prayer from the Network of the Ecumenical Patriarchate for Pastoral Health Care

This prayer was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

19 May 2021

We confess to You, O Lord, that we have persevered in our sinfulness, We admit to You, O creator of the universe, that we have corrupted Your creation, We confess to You, Lord of the universe, that we have forgotten Your commandments, We confess to You, Loving Father, that we have offended Your love, We confess to You, O Most Merciful, that we did not show mercy to each other, We admit to You, who are Able, that we were not able to curb our greed, We confess to You, Redeemer, that we did not respect..

A Confession from the Middle East Council of Churches

By MECC secretary general Michel E. Abs

28 April 2021

God, In faith and hope, we come to You and confess our weakness and vulnerability. At this time of our fragility, fear, and death, we come to You. Make us well, and we will be well, Be our Saviour and we will be safe, For us, You are our hope. We believe that You are our strength; You are our shield; In our helplessness, we trust that You are our refuge. In our vulnerability, You are our shelter. In the midst of darkness, You give us light and rays of hope...

A prayer from the Christian Conference of Asia

By CCA general secretary Mathews George Chunakara

21 April 2021

God of all people and all nations hear us as we pray. We hear the news that more than 2.6 million* people have died from this terrible pandemic, more than 500,000 in our nation alone, and we confess to becoming numb to the sorrow and pain. Help us to remember that these are not mere statistics on a chart or a graph. Remind us that each one was a human being with a family and friends, each is one of your beloved children. Do not allow us to move to quickly from our grief and become reckless in our desire to

A prayer from the National Council of Churches USA

By the NCC USA general secretary Jim Winkler

07 April 2021

Ever-faithful and compassionate God, “Emmanuel”, we thank you for accompanying us in this time of anguish. As we come into the light of your Presence, we open ourselves to the healing power of your Spirit, laying bare our brokenness, our anxieties, and our pain. In particular, we open to you the pain of separation and loss – especially the loss of loved ones to death’s deep shadow. Gracious God, we thank you that – despite its darkness – this moment has shed light on our common humanity. We pray that this s

A prayer from the Caribbean Conference of Churches

By the CCC general secretary Gerard A.J. Granado

31 March 2021

God of life, you promised your people abundant life. And this is what we seek and long for. At the same time, you tell us that in this world we will have tribulation. Still, you call us to have courage, for you have overcome the world. As the world finds itself in a time of a terrible pandemic, many families having to bury their loved ones and sustain pain and hopelessness, we ask you to grant us courage and wisdom so that we trust in your promise to overcome whatever faces us. Stand with us as we try to...

A prayer from the All Africa Conference of Churches

By the AACC general secretary Rev. Dr Fidon Mwombeki

24 March 2021

Prayers of Hope

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 6: Prayers of Hope

We celebrate the signs of hope as people are being helped, particularly children and the vulnerable.

17 March 2021

Prayers for Protection

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 5: Prayers for Protection

With more than 312 million doses of vaccine having been administered by 9 March 2021, we pray for an equitable distribution of vaccines, especially in low-income countries, so that people everywhere will be protected.

17 March 2021

Prayers of Lament, 22 March 2021

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 1: Prayers of Lament

We lament the more than 2 million people who have died and the deadly impact of the pandemic on the vulnerable, especially children.

17 March 2021

Prayers for Healing

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 4: Prayers for Healing

We remember the front-line, health care, and humanitarian workers around the world and the healing of bodies and minds and all of creation.

17 March 2021

Prayers for Leaders

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 3: Prayers for Leaders

We remember the world’s leaders, especially those leading advanced-economies countries whose decision impact conditions in low-income countries.

17 March 2021

Prayers for Hurting & Suffering Communities

Week of Prayer over COVID-19, Day 2: Prayers for Hurting & Suffering Communities

We remember the millions suffering from food insecurity, children and youth being trafficked and the 235 million people worldwide who need living assistance.

17 March 2021

Loving God, We earnestly pray for healing, for the continued efforts to relieve human suffering, and for perseverance throughout these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are struck by the dedication and cooperation of virologists, biochemists, epidemiologists, and many other scientists working urgently in laboratories across Canada and around the world to develop tests, treatments, and vaccines to protect us from the ongoing ravages of COVID-19. Now, with a shift in public attention, we pray...

A prayer for healing, gratitude, and a just transition from the Canadian Council of Churches

By pastor Peter Noteboom, CCC general secretary

12 March 2021