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Young people “radically impatient” as climate talks continue

Radically impatient. This is a common sentiment among young people across different backgrounds and regions of the world, criticizing the ongoing inaction of many world leaders, people of power and influence, including the church, on the issue of the climate emergency.

10 November 2022

Joy Eva Bohol

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

climate Sunday Glasgow

Reflection on Climate Sunday in Glasgow

Ecumenical occasions often work a bit too hard to please everyone. Or maybe they work too hard not to offend anyone.

10 September 2021

Rev. David Coleman

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

St. Jacob of Serugh

The Universal Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch marks 1500 Jubilee Year of Mor Jacob de Serugh (St. Jacob of Serugh)

In 2021, the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, known of her venerated saints, the like of Ephraim the Syrian (373+), St and Martyr Fabronia (304+), is marking the 1500 Jubilee Year of Mor Jacob de Serugh (St. Jacob of Serugh).

20 July 2021

Dr Theodora Issa

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 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 hands of an African woman folded in prayer: Lord God, we give you thanks for sending your only Son to give us life. In the midst of wealth we are crushed by poverty, and while we are offered Christ-life in all its fullness, we are surrounded by disease, death and destruction. We are tempted to despair, and yet keep hoping, knowing that you care...

Morning Prayer for Monday, 14 June 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Botswana and Zimbabwe.

14 June 2021

Prayer card illustrated with a photo from Namibia, showing a plate with some grain: Glory to you, our God, glory to you. Heavenly Lord, Comforter, the Spirit of Truth, You are present everywhere, filling all creation, Treasury of all good things and the giver of life, Come and dwell in us. Cleanse us of every stain, and save our souls, Gracious Lord.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 7 June 2021

Commemorating the World Day of the Environment (June 5).

This week following the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with and for people and churches in Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.

07 June 2021

Week of Prayer brings fruits of the Spirit despite COVID-19

Prayer is a powerful way to be united as Christians from all over the world. Every year my church community in Cuba joins the celebration of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with daily devotions and a special worship service, usually on Sundays. Being connected in the same prayerful spirit around a common text that turns into so many testimonies of faith is truly a gift of the Spirit and an ecumenical commitment.

31 May 2021

Dianet de la C. Martínez Valdés

In these exceptional times, we turn to the One who prays: “Holy Father, protect them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one, as we are one.” Let your face shine upon your whole creation, O God. Incline your ear to your family. Protect all who are suffering in this time of pandemic, especially in Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and the many countries experiencing new surges of COVID-19. Compassionate God, Hear our cry.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 17 May 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

17 May 2021

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high Where knowledge is free Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls. Into that heaven of freedom, oh Father, let my country awake. Where words come out from the depth of truth Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection Where the clear stream of reason has not lost its way into the dreary desert sand of dead habit Where the mind is led forward by thee into ever-widening thought and action.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 10 May 2021

This week following the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with and for people and churches in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

10 May 2021

Lord, we greet this new day, giving thanks that our senses allow us to say that the air smells good today, straight from the mysteries within the garden of God; That all creation has awakened to join in praise and prayer: the trees with their green leaves, the birds with their melodies, the first blue violets, kneeling. All that breathes praise the Lord!

Morning Prayer for Monday, 3 May 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

03 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

O Christ, our God, author of life and giver of peace, guide us so that we may walk in your ways of righteousness, and we may arrive at the heaven of life and salvation in peace, through your mercy. For you are our helper and our deliverer and to you is fitting glory, dominion and honour, now and for ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 26 April 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

26 April 2021

O Heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, present in all places and filling all things; treasury of good things and giver of life, come and dwell in us and purify us from every stain, and of your goodness save our souls.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 19 April 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.

19 April 2021

Loving and embracing God, Through your son Jesus, you renew all things and offer abundant life. In these challenging times, we have been reminded that your grace has been sufficient for us. You challenge us to look beyond our own difficulties to those whose needs are greater than ours, whose cries for justice are louder than ours. Creator God, All of creation is groaning. There is fear, disconnect and anguish, as profit, as greed drives us only to address the symptoms...

A prayer from the Pacific Conference of Churches

By the PCC general secretary James Bhagwan

14 April 2021

O, Lord, who give unto each nation its place and time and mission: grant us the gift of unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, that the ancient church, and all Christians of this land, each loyal to their confession, culture and nationality, may discover new forms of common Christian witness, and stand before the divided world as a united and humble fellowship. O Lord, who commanded your disciples to pray both for their neighbours and their enemies: give us such love for one another, that with one voice

Morning Prayer for Monday, 12 April 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of

Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

12 April 2021

O God, you wipe away all tears from our faces. You have swallowed up death. Awaken and strengthen within us that hope into which you have called us: nothing will separate us from your love. Let us be glad and rejoice! We ask this all in the name of Jesus, our Saviour and Lord. Lord, have mercy.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 6 April 2021

This week, with the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

06 April 2021

Almighty God, you are the way, the truth and the life. You know how few people walk with you in these times. There are few who emulate you, their head, in humility and silence, in poverty and purity, in diligence and patience. The path of Satan is open, and many are walking along it. Minister to your small flock, so that they do not become discouraged, but follow you along the narrow path until the end.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 29 March 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

29 March 2021