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Le père Ioan Sauca, secrétaire général par intérim du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), invite la famille œcuménique du monde entier et ses amis à se joindre au COE pour un service de prière en public et en direct le 25 janvier, dernier jour de la Semaine de prière pour l’unité des chrétiens.

El secretario general interino del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), Rev. Prof. Ioan Sauca, invita a la familia ecuménica mundial y a sus amigos y amigas a unirse al CMI en un servicio público de oración retransmitido en directo el 25 de enero, el último día de la Semana de oración por la unidad de los cristianos y las cristianas.

Can you help us create a global picture of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity? In times of pandemic, creative photos and illustrations are more inspirational than ever! Please send us your photo or illustration by 26 January.

World Council of Churches (WCC) interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca is inviting the global ecumenical family and friends to join the WCC for a livestreamed public prayer service on 25 January, the final day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

A new edition of the ecumenical prayer cycle, one of the best-loved resources from the World Council of Churches (WCC), offers a rich treasury of prayers from and intercessions for all countries and regions of the world.

The new surge in COVID-19 related hospitalizations and deaths has drastically increased the need for pastoral care almost everywhere. Brazil and Great Britain are two hard-hit countries, where the pandemic has brought existential questions on the table.  

During his long career, Weber, who passed away on 18 October, made the Bible come alive for thousands of people through Bible studies that he coordinated with groups from many different cultures, contexts and situations.

World Council of Churches (WCC) staff gathered this week online, from 6-9 October, for the biannual Staff Planning Days to plan their programmatic journey together towards the 11th Assembly under the theme “Christ’s love moves the world to reconciliation and unity.”

Among the massive social dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic, perhaps none is as plaintive as those to churches. Around the world, church gatherings, liturgies, fellowship, and service projects have been canceled or postponed or migrated online, precisely when Christian communities and those who rely on them need them most.

Das Thema „Kreative Solidarität in gemeinsamer Fragilität“ soll gläubige Menschen überall auf der Welt ermutigen, die Macht des Gebetes während der Weltwoche für Frieden in Palästina und Israel zu demonstrieren. Diese besondere, mit Aktionen unterlegte Gebetswoche findet jedes Jahr von 13.–21. September statt. In diese Woche fällt auch der Internationale Gebetstag für den Frieden am 21. September.

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.

Bajo el tema “Solidaridad creativa en la fragilidad común”, se alienta a las personas de todos los credos y lugares del mundo a demostrar el poder de la oración durante la Semana Mundial por la Paz en Palestina e Israel. Esta especial semana de oración combinada con acción tiene lugar cada año desde el 13 de septiembre hasta el 21 de septiembre, día en que se celebra el Día Internacional de la Paz.

«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.