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O Lord, you who understands the pain and trauma of being sold by those close to you, draw us into your presence as we gather this morning...

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 2 December 2020

O Lord, you understand the pain and trauma of being sold by those close to you…

This week, the first week of Advent, in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Myanmar and Thailand.

2 December is the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. In a time of physical distancing, let us unite our hearts and minds as we prayerfully seek to overcome Sexual and Gender-Based Violence together.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the World YWCA.

02 December 2020
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God, you are our safe place to hide, ready to help when we need you. We stand at the cliff-edge of doom, in seastorm and earthquake, Before the rush and roar of oceans, the tremors that shift mountains – fearless and courageous. Jacob-wrestling God fight for us, God-of-Angel-Armies come protect us.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 1 December 2020

God, you are our safe place to hide…

This week, on the first week of Advent, in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Myanmar and Thailand.

1 December is World AIDS Day. In a time of physical distancing, let us unite our hearts and minds as we prayerfully seek to overcome Sexual and Gender-Based Violence together.

01 December 2020
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Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC, 2019

WCC invites all member churches to observe a day of prayer

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.

07 May 2020
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Resident and carer reading the Bible at a home for the elderly in Oradea, Romania. © United Bible Societies/Dag Smemo

United Bible Societies: A world fellowship serving the churches

Bible Societies are working in more than 200 countries and territories around the world to make known the Word of God. At the heart of the work – from the translation of Holy Scripture to publishing, distribution and advocacy, and engagement activities – is the principle of collaborating with and serving the churches.

16 December 2015