My involvement with the World Day of Prayer in Ottawa, our national capital, allowed me to connect with the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. What a connection! It has enriched my life in many ways, and I wholeheartedly recommend it, to anyone wishing to put their prayers into action more than once a year. I… Read more »
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Nigerian Street Food: Boiled Corn and Roasted Coconut
In Nigeria, one of the most beloved rainy-season street snacks is boiled corn with roasted coconut — simple, comforting, and delicious! 🌽 A. Boiled Corn Ingredients: 4 fresh corn on the cob (cut each into 4 pieces if you prefer). Note: If corn on the cob is not in season, replace with frozen or canned… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2026 Coordinator Letter
If you are no longer the World Day of Prayer Coordinator for your area, please forward this letter to the current coordinator and let our office know (about the change) (wicc@wicc.org). (Or) if there is no Coordinator for your area, kindly inform us as well. October 2025 Hello World Day of Prayer Coordinators 2026! … Read more »
Donations for World Day of Prayer 2026
Donations are gratefully received as they are vital for maintaining World Day of Prayer and funding the grant program. In 2024/2025, 18 grants helped restore social justice to the lives of over 1000 women and children in Canada and internationally. Anyone attending a World Day of Prayer service should have an opportunity to donate as… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions about World Day of Prayer (WDP 2026)
How is the writing committee chosen for World Day of Prayer? In August 2017, 188 delegates traveled from around the world to attend the World Day of Prayer International Meeting in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil. These women came from Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox traditions to pray together, share their stories in community, and make decisions… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2026 Coordinator Information
Hello World Day of Prayer Coordinators 2026! We are excited to SOON bring you the World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2026 program, which was written by the Nigeria WDP committee. The theme is “I will give you rest: come.” based on Matthew 11, verses 28-30. We are happy to bring you all the information you… Read more »
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – FELLOWSHIP OF THE LEAST COIN
August 27, 2025 Dear Friends, Thank you for being part of the Fellowship of the Least Coin (FLC). Many of you have been faithful in prayer and gathering coins for several years. Perhaps some of you remember when the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada became the Canadian representative in this international movement in 1968. At… Read more »
Lights, Camera, Action! Recording of the World Day of Prayer 2026 Service Video
Creating the WDP service video is a labour of love, prayerful action … and layers. First, WICC receives the service from the international committee almost a year in advance. Next, a WICC board team reads through the service and carefully determines if any adaptations are required for Canada. Then, WICC staff edits for grammar and… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2026 Artwork
Title: Rest for the Weary Artist: Gift Amarachi Ottah Artist Statement: My artwork depicts the daily reality of rural Nigerian women, whose lives are marked by endless labour from sunrise to sunset. These women traverse treacherous paths to their farms, often carrying both their harvest and their children – a toddler strapped to their back,… Read more »
Meet Latha Mitchell – WICC’s New Office Administrator
We are pleased to welcome Latha Mitchell as the new Office Administrator at the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC)! Latha brings with her a strong background in accounting, financial administration, and non-profit operations, with years of experience in both the financial services and logistics sectors. She has served in roles ranging from billing and… Read more »