World Day of Prayer 2024 Report
There was great joy and thoughtful prayers across Canada as thousands gathered in person for World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2024 services featuring the theme “I Beg You … Bear With One Another In Love.” For many, it was a chance to not only pray and learn about Palestine but also meet for a time… Read more »
Irene Churchill (WICC President 2014-2016)
We were saddened to learn of the death of Irene Churchill (WICC President 2014-2016). Rev. Shirley DeMerchant (WICC President 2016-2018) shares her memories of Irene. “The passing of Irene Churchill (April 18, 1949 – April 15, 2024) brings much sadness to me but also wonderful memories that go back many years. Irene served for several… Read more »
What is World Day of Prayer?
MEDIA RELEASE – World Day of Prayer 2024 World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical event that began almost a century ago bridging social, geographic, and political barriers. It has been an important ministry for women in Canada over the decades as they faithfully lead ecumenical services within their communities year after year. In 1895, The… Read more »
Sumac Lemonade Recipes
By popular request, we are sharing two recipes for sumac lemonade. First, some sumac background related to WDP … Sumac is a wild plant that is common across the Mediterranean region. You can find sumac growing almost anywhere! Due to its abundance, it has made its way into much of the cuisine and medicinal uses… Read more »
Hospitality by Rev. Lynn Mitchell; WICC Board Member
Where does your mind take you when you encounter the word “hospitality”? What images spring to mind? Entertaining? Greeting people at the door of the church? Henri Nouwen observed that, for most of us, hospitality “conjures up images of tea parties, conversation, and a general atmosphere of coziness.” (Reaching Out: Three Dimensions of the Spiritual… Read more »
International Committee of the Fellowship of the Least Coin Annual Meeting
It was a privilege to represent WICC at the 17th Asian Church Women’s Conference (ACWC) and the ICFLC 43rd Annual Meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan from November 5 – 12. ACWC is held every four years and ICFLC usually plays a significant role in the conference. Liza Lamis, Executive Director of ICFLC, worked on the planning committee and… Read more »
International Fellowship of the Least Coin (FLC) GRANT NEWS!
With grateful hearts, we announce that a Canadian organization, endorsed by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada, was the recipient of an International FLC grant. Name of Project: After the School Bell Food Program Purpose of the Project: This project will respectfully promote the health of Indigenous school children by providing food for the weekend… Read more »
Palestinian Sesame Cookies
3 Tablespoons white sugar 3 Tablespoons boiling water 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground anise or ground fennel seeds or ground cardamom seeds ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup very soft butter, not melted ½ cup water ⅔ cup… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2024 Service Videos
World Day of Prayer 2024 Service Promo Video (3:36 mins.) World Day of Prayer 2024 Devotional Video (6:05 mins.) World Day of Prayer 2024 Service Video (58.20 mins.) طلب اليكم (Wa atlubu) – I Urge You, by Najwa Hashweh Azazian (Palestine)