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 »
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 »