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 »
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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 »
World Day of Prayer 2025 Report
There was great joy and thoughtful prayers across Canada as thousands gathered in person for World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2025 services featuring the theme “I Made You Wonderful.” For many, it was a chance to not only pray and learn about Cook Islands but also provided opportunities to “come together”, experience “mutual blessings”, enjoy… Read more »
Prayer and Action
Joining the WICC board was the result of prayer. I have been involved with World Day of Prayer since I was first asked to speak at a WDP service in the north of Scotland about fifty years ago. Both in Scotland (where I grew up) and in Canada for the last 41 years, I have… Read more »
A World Day of Prayer Grant Story
Aygul’s Story The project vision for Harvest House (New Brunswick) in 2023 was to provide enrolment for 10 women in their addiction recovery program. A $3000 WDP grant funded the books and supplies for these women to take part in classes focused on education, empowerment and self-sufficiency – a chance to reclaim their lives. Here… Read more »
What is World Day of Prayer?
World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical event that began almost a century ago, bridging social, geographic, and political barriers. Over the decades, it has been an important ministry for women in Canada as they faithfully lead ecumenical services within their communities year after year. In 1895, the Anglican Women’s Auxiliary of Canada began a… Read more »
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Canadian resources Introductory Letter from Canadian WPCU Team Chair 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26) INTRODUCTORY LETTER The 2025 international and Canadian WPCU resources are available to download at: www.weekofprayer.ca (English) www.semainedepriere.ca (French) Dear organizers of the Week of Prayer for… Read more »