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World Health Day Prayer Sunday 7 April 2024

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the people and churches of Romania, Hungary and Bulgaria.

World Health Day is April 7 when the World Health Organization commemorates its 76th anniversary. This year the theme is 'My Health, My Right, which reminds us to advocate for equitable access to health services and work towards a healthier, more inclusive world.

04 April 2024

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WCC materials - Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism, Xenophobia, and Related Discrimination

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is sharing materials for a “Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia”—a week that includes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March and the UN International Day for the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade on 25 March.

21 March 2024

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Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2024, the theme for the week: “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26).

14 March 2024

Commission on Faith and Order

Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia March 19 - 25, 2023

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is sharing materials for a “Week of Prayer for Overcoming Racism and Xenophobia” in the week that includes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March and the UN International Day for the Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade on 25 March.

18 March 2023

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Morning Prayer 9 January 2023 - The Service of Blessing of Water

09 January 2023

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Opening Prayer liturgy, Central committee meeting June 2022

Liturgy of the Opening prayer at the WCC Central committee meeting of 15 - 18 June 2022.

15 June 2022

Central Committee

Speaking Life and Justice In the Digital Space

A Closing Prayer Reflection of the International symposium on Communication for Social Justice in a Digital Age by Angelique Walker-Smith, based on Prayers by Mike Bickle

15 September 2021

Prayer card illustrated with hands folded in prayer: Heal those, O Lord, who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fears, which prevents nations from working together and neighbours form helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders... Lord Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us Your peace

Prayer by the Metropolitan of Zimbabwe and Angola, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa

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

28 July 2021

prayer card illustrated with a woman drinking from a chalice: O God, the source of our belonging to one another, none of us can give anything to our sisters and brothers if we have not first of all belonged to you; Give us your Spirit in the bond of perfect unity so that the Spirit may transform us into a new humanity, free and united in your love, through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who is God, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 26 July 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda.

26 July 2021

Prayer card illustrated with procession at White Horse Hill Memorial, Cholwon

A prayer from Korea, for love and peace to re-flower in a suffering world

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

21 July 2021

Prayer card illustrated with a photo of Ifo Extension refugee camp, Dadaab, Kenya: I believe in the mercy of God: He came to share the condition of the poorest, who are victims of political oppression, economic accidents or any ideological domination. By the birth of Christ, I discover that all the refugees are my brothers and sisters, and that the Lord loves them, them in priority. O God, grant us a spirit of grace, compassion and peace.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 19 July 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Djibouti and Somalia.

19 July 2021

prayer card illustrated with a photo of chapel floor with arrow sign.

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

Prayer card illustrated with photo of sheep: Thank you, dear Jesus, for being a good shepherd to all believers. When we are lost from your flock, you never sleep until you bring us back, and there is rejoicing in heaven and on earth. Our daily shepherd, our defender, our protector, thank you for keeping us from all evil, from fearful, harmful things and for preserving us from all unbelief. In your name we pray. AMEN.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 12 July 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

12 July 2021

Prayer card illustrated with the photo of a woman speaking on the phone.

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 image of youth studying on a bench outside a building in Uganda. Prayer text: God of freedom, you have granted the freedom to your people – freedom from oppression, from injustice, and from all those ills of society which cause death to so many. May your people come to know the freedom that is offered through the power of the Gospel. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 5 July 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.

05 July 2021

Prayer card, illustrated with children at a story session: ...We give you thanks, Eternal One, for you created us in your image, with dignity, and gave us the ability to create language, culture, and build family and community. We thank you for your mighty works of salvation, works that we remember and re-tell to our children and our children’s children. Yet, we confess that we have often imposed one language, one colour, and one story on others, fallen prey to racism and tribalism....

Prayer suggested for use in local congregations during the WCC Central Committee meeting 2021

This prayer was offered to congregations where WCC Central Committee would be worshiping on Sunday, 27 June 2021, to be used in their local services.

30 June 2021

Prayer card illustrated with the tongue of a flame: God of the mighty wind, send the warmth of your Spirit so we can embrace one another. Send the breath of your Spirit so we can speak in our own tongues and yet understand one another as we go about our daily lives. Send the fire of your love so we can avoid conflicts and tribal clashes. Holy Spirit, come, and fill us with your gifts so we are strong in joy, love, patience, kindness and peace. Amen

Morning Prayer for Monday, 28 June 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Kenya and Tanzania.

28 June 2021

Prayer for the nation of Ethiopia

World Council of Churches acting general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca led a prayer for love, peace and kindness for the nation of Ethiopia during a service at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York on 19 June.

21 June 2021

Prayer card illustrated with silhouette of a man in front of chapel windows: Gracious God, as we begin this day and this new week, we do so with you giving thanks for the promise of your abiding presence. Help us, throughout this day, to not become anxious about anything. Rather, help us to realize and accept that you are always in control. Help us to find our security in your divine providence and remind us that we can be fully dependent on your unconditional, unending love for us...

Morning Prayer for Monday, 21 June 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Malawi and Zambia.

21 June 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