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 »
Category: World Day of Prayer
Learn about the Service Resources and how to Order or Download these Items
Ordering and Downloading World Day of Prayer 2026 Materials How to order or download: All coordinators or any others interested in receiving World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2026 materials are to create a Coordinator Login account at wdpcanada.ca. Through this account, all materials can be ordered and/or downloaded for use. Click here for Coordinator Login… Read more »
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 2026 theme “I Will Give You Rest: Come” inspire you. Be… 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 »
Promoting World Day of Prayer
1. Become familiar with WDP resources and all 2026 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 »
World Day of Prayer 2026 Videos
World Day of Prayer 2026 Nigeria Full Service Video – length 55:13 World Day of Prayer 2026 Nigeria Service Promo Video – length 4:41 World Day of Prayer 2026 Nigeria Country Background Video – length 6:29 World Day of Prayer 2026 Nigeria Offering Section from WDP 2026 Service Video – length 3:37 World Day of… Read more »
Message from Katie Reimer, Executive Director, WDPIC
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 »
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 »