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 2025 theme “I Made You Wonderful” inspire you. Be sure to include prayer for the Cook Islands women, invitations to others to join, use of the WDP service, and an opportunity to donate.
Ideas for Creative WDP Events
Here are some ideas that may be possible in your area.
Crafts: Create flower garlands. Instructions – Click here.
Food: Invite people to watch the WDP service video and provide Cook Islands food.
Location: Your event can take place outside a traditional church setting and on any day. Just remember to invite others as permitted, pray for the host writing committee and give people an opportunity to donate.
Walking Group: Create a walking group that finishes their exercise time with a modified WDP service.
Recording of Peace Messages: Record peace messages by participants and share these on your church website or FB page.
Performance: Invite musicians, dancers, and other local talents to an evening of performances. Intersperse with WDP service features.
Meetings: Include WDP as part of another regular meeting.
Leaving a plate out for WDP donations at events provides a place for participants to contribute to the WICC grant programs that restore hope to women and children touched by injustice in Canada and around the world.
Children’s Retreats, Day Camp and Vacation Bible Schools: Consider incorporating World Day of Prayer into activities planned for children.
WDP Paint Session in person or via Zoom: see the example below.
WDP Paint Session Example:
Plan the following:
Date:
Time:
Painting Title:
Length of Painting Session Instructor:
Cost: a donation to WICC for WDP grants
Delivery Method: Via Zoom or In-Person
Preparation: choose a painting to produce; promote; create a Zoom link if needed; locate brushes, prep on canvas, cover for clothes, paints, clean-up, water; light; support for canvas.
Paint Gallery: Choose a method/location to display the works of art!
Can copies of the World Day of Prayer poster Art be reproduced at a group painting party?
The World Day of Prayer poster Art can be reproduced at a group painting party. Please be sure to add some service components and opportunity to donate and pray for Cook Islands. Great idea!