♦ If you are no longer the World Day of Prayer Coordinator for your area, please forward this letter to the new Coordinator and let us know their name (email wicc@wicc.org). (Or) if there is no Coordinator for your area, kindly inform us as well. October 2026 Hello World Day of Prayer Coordinators 2027!… Read more »
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Ideas for Creative World Day of Prayer Events
World Day of Prayer (WDP) is more than just a day; it is a movement that invites people around the world to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. Organizers are welcome to use a creative event to celebrate WDP. Let the 100th Anniversary of the World Day of Prayer 2027 theme “United… Read more »
Donations for World Day of Prayer 2027
Donations are gratefully received as they are vital for maintaining World Day of Prayer and funding the grant program. In 2025/2026, 24 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 »
Promoting World Day of Prayer
1. Become familiar with WDP resources and all 2027 service options. 2. Notify COMMUNITY CHURCHES with phone calls and/or emails to pastors, office administrators and contacts for any church organizations. Ask for the service information to be marked on church calendars, websites, print bulletins and electronic messaging boards. Supply bulletin inserts when and where applicable. Inform… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions about World Day of Prayer (WDP 2027)
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 »
Learn about the Service Resources and how to Order or Download these Items
Ordering and Downloading World Day of Prayer 2027 Materials How to order or download: All coordinators or any others interested in receiving World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2027 materials simply need to fill in a short form to be directed to the resources page wdpcanada.ca. All materials can be ordered and/or downloaded for use. An… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2027 Videos
Please note: If closed captioning appears over the video which already has the closed captioning embedded into the video, please turn it off by clicking on this button on the top right of the video. 3E WDP2027 Service Promo Video – length 4:44 1C WDP2027 Service Video length 55:04 5A WDP2027 WDP… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2027 Artwork and Artist Statement
World Day of Prayer “United in Prayer for Justice and Peace” 1 Samuel 2:1-10 & Luke 1:39-55 Prepared by WDPIC March 5, 2027 Title: River of Prayer Artist: Shams Saad Artist Statement This painting was created for the World Day of Prayer’s Centennial in response to the team’s beautiful vision and guidelines. It portrays… Read more »
WDP 100th Anniversary Prayer and Preparation – Sept 2026
Can you feel the energy and anticipation expanding as we get ready to celebrate one hundred years of World Day of Prayer? I have been looking back and reviewing the history and traditions of WDP. I have also been imagining and envisioning WDP 100 years from now! Will the women of the world still be… Read more »
Ten Years of Faithful Leadership. Ten Years of Vision. Ten Years of Prayer, Action, and Commitment.
The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada celebrates a remarkable milestone as our Executive Director, Catherine MacKeil, marks ten years of service with WICC. Over the past decade, Cath has brought to this role a deep commitment to the mission and ministry of WICC, together with a vision for what is possible when women of faith… Read more »