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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Day 3: Forming one body: “Love one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12b)

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 20 January 2021

Open our hearts so that we can welcome each other with our differences...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of the Arabian Peninsula:

Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021.

Theme: Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit

(John 15: 5 – 9)

20 January 2021

WCC Programmes

Great Blessing of the Waters carries message that “God has acted decisively in the world”

Celebrating a Service of the Great Blessing of the Waters, the World Council of Churches morning prayer for staff in the Ecumenical Centre on 11 January carried messages of hope amid challenging times.

11 January 2021

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, there is no God but you. We stand in awe and gratitude at your persistent love for each and all of your children...

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 6 January 2021

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, great and wonderful are your works...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

06 January 2021

WCC Programmes

Prayer vigil at McKendree United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tenn. (USA), June 2020.

Global symposium will look at 2021 as defining year for gender equality

An upcoming symposium will explore “2021: A Defining Year for Accelerating Gender Equality, Equity and Justice.” Scheduled for 26 January, the event marks the 7th Annual Symposium on the Role of Religion and Faith-Based Organizations in International Affairs.

04 January 2021

Blog post

“Follow the Star of Bethlehem”

“For we (the Magi) observed his star at its rising and have come to pay him homage.” (Matthew 2:2)

A Christmas Message from Jerusalem.

04 January 2021

Rev. Dr. Munib A. Younan

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Lord of life, God of love, here and now, I offer you my whole life...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

22 December 2020

WCC Programmes

On Human Rights Day, WCC puts children at centre of climate solutions

The World Council of Churches (WCC), in an online discussion on 10 December entitled “Children front and centre of climate action,” engaged with experts and young people to find ways to boost children’s participation in climate change solutions.

11 December 2020

Blessed are you, Wisdom Sophia, for you promise your people food for the journey Blessed are you, Bread of Life, for you send your people manna, as they wander in the desert. Come! Pray with us. Blessed be this cup of milk and honey.

Morning Prayer for Friday, 11 December 2020

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

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 ACT Alliance.

11 December 2020

Ecumenical movement

Interview

In preventing gender-based violence, “together we are stronger and our message is louder”

Rev. Dr Antti Laine is senior advisor for Theology and Ecumenical Relations with Finn Church Aid. He reflects below on how, while the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender-based violence, faith-based and humanitarian groups, can provide hope—especially when they work together.

10 December 2020

Blog post

Uncomfortable conversations? Create a safe space

Almost three years ago I was inspired by my then best friend—and now husband—to join the Thursdays in Black campaign. Hearing about how the movement was working towards a world without rape and violence, I quickly jumped on board as I had witnessed violence so close to home and sometimes in my home growing up.

10 December 2020

Dr Princess Matapo

Blog post

The rights and dignity of the other

In the words of Prof. Rev. Dr John Langan SJ, a human right "is a right that a human person has simply by virtue of being (human), irrespective of his or her social status, cultural accomplishments, moral merits, religious beliefs, class memberships or cultural relationships.”

10 December 2020

Manoj Kurian

O Divine Wisdom, come upon us, sustain us with your loving arms, move us with your breath of life, pour upon us your light, your warmth and your power. Open our ears and hearts to receive your word.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 7 December 2020

Merciful God, Make us your instruments of change...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam.

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 ACT Alliance.

07 December 2020

Ecumenical movement

Screenshot from the world aids day prayer service 2020

On World AIDS Day, “we remember them and name them in our hearts”

Gathering the ecumenical family for an online prayer service on World AIDS Day, the World Council of Churches remembered the more than 30 million people who have died from AIDS from the beginning of the HIV pandemic, and the nearly 40 million people who are currently living with HIV.

02 December 2020

In 2020 Christmas message, WCC puts forth “fragile hope” and “sound of angels in the air”

In a special Christmas message, accompanied by a card, social media images and a video, WCC interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca reflects on fear, despair, hope and joy.

02 December 2020

Feature story

Benaco Rwandese refugee camp in Ngara district, Tanzania

African faith leaders urged to redouble efforts against gender-based violence

As the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on what many are calling a “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence, African faith leaders are amplifying their call for increased action for prevention and support for those affected.

01 December 2020

Message

WCC Christmas message 2020

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. For see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah. — Luke 2:10-11

The child in the manger, in its vulnerability, is an image of fragile hope, the beginning of a new story that will culminate in the gift of life and salvation through the death and resurrection of Jesus the Christ. There have been and there are today many reasons to be afraid and to live in despair. In the most difficult days of history, Christians have time and again found consolation and hope in the good news of Jesus Christ that begins with the birth of the Saviour in Bethlehem.

30 November 2020

General Secretary

Interview

With children more vulnerable to violence than ever, WCC moderator reflects on the vital role of churches

In an ongoing call to churches across the globe to work together to prevent gender-based violence, particularly against women, children and young people, World Council of Churches moderator Dr Agnes Abuom reflects below on some of the reasons such violence has increased, and the vital role churches can play in creating safe spaces for those most at risk.

26 November 2020

Children in Rohingya camp, in Kutupalong, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

WCC stands behind “Statement on Faith in Action for Children”

The fruits of an intergenerational, international dialogue have been published as a "Statement on Faith in Action for Children: Taking Action Together for Children in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond.”

26 November 2020

We lift our eyes to you, Lord, giver of Life. In a world that seems full of contempt, distrust and scorn, our souls yearn for your mercy. Heal all that is broken in us, so that we may speak that word of mercy to a hurting world. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Morning Prayer for Thursday, 26 November 2020

O Christ, our Saviour...

In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray this week with the people and churches of Brunei, Malaysia, and Singapore.

From 25 November to 10 December, we also mark 16 Days against Gender-Based Violence.

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.

26 November 2020

Ecumenical movement