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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

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Rev. Dr. Curtiss Paul DeYoung, co-chief executive officer of the Minnesota Council of Churches, helped convene the team of authors for this year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity materials. Read more

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Working for Christian Unity requires "trusted spiritual companions and communities, and with God’s unending guidance and presence.” This year's theme is "Do good; seek justice." Read more

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The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2022 was chosen by the Middle East Council of Churches, originating with the churches in Lebanon. They call Christians around the world to prayer and worship in these difficult times. Read more

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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held 18-25 January, will draw together churches across the globe to reflect on the hope and joy in Matthew 2:2, “We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him.” Read more

The theme for the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be “Abide in My Love… You Shall Bear Much Fruit.” Read more

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The theme for the week of prayer in 2019, "Justice, and only justice, you shall pursue ..." is inspired by Deuteronomy 16:18-20. Read more

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Salvadoran Cross

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A colorful Salvadoran cross will be installed at the Ecumenical Center in Geneva, Switzerland, as a symbol of greater cooperation between Protestants and Catholics. Read more

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WCC Week of Prayer

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The annual observance seeking unity among the world's Christians is sponsored by the World Council of Churches. Read more

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Ecumenical prayer

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Reconciliation is the theme for this year's observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity held annually Jan. 18-25. Read more

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The World Council of Churches partners with an online Bible site for a smartphone app to bring Week of Christian Unity texts to Christians. Read more

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