I am Marilyn Oke-Johnston, WICC board member appointed by the United Church Women (UCW) of Canada. I share information with the UCW National group, which has communications reps to further share the news. I am a Mohawk/English/Swedish person, with a foot in both the white and Aboriginal communities. I have a strong commitment to right… Read more »
Category: We-Connect
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 »
Ideas on Promoting World Day of Prayer 2026 Services
Prepared by the WDP Committee of Nigeria. “I Will Give You Rest: Come” Matthew 11: 28-30 You’ve chosen the date and location. Now it’s time to spread the word and invite others! 1. Add your World Day of Prayer 2026 service day and time to your church website. This makes it simple for others to… Read more »
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
What is it? The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual ecumenical celebration. Christians around the world are invited to pray for the unity of all Christians, to reflect on scripture together, to participate in jointly-organized ecumenical services, and to share fellowship. When does it take place? In the northern hemisphere, the Week… Read more »
Roasted Chickpeas Recipe (Nigerian-Style Snack) Recipe provided by Latha Mitchell – WICC Administrator
Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 30–40 min Total time: ~45–50 min Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, 540 ml — drained and rinsed) 1–2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or groundnut oil for an authentic Nigerian flavor) ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon ground pepper or cayenne ½ teaspoon paprika 2… Read more »
Getting to know our new WICC Board member – Euphemia Ayafor
I am Euphemia Ayafor, bilingual WICC board elected member and member of the Roman Catholic Church. I Joined the Board in September of 2025. I came to Canada over fifteen years ago and live in the Greater Montreal area. My first participation in the World Day of Prayer was when it was written by the… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2026 Service Available on Video
A 55-minute video of the World Day of Prayer 2026 service, with participants from across Canada, has been created to view at home and in churches. The video is based on the worship service prepared by Nigerian Christian women and then presented and produced by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada. The video contents include: Closed… Read more »
A Message of Farewell from Lise Gauvin – Retiring WICC Board Member
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 »
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 »