January 18th - 25th is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
About the Week:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an annual event observed by Christians around the world, typically from January 18 to 25.
The goal of this week is to promote unity and ecumenical cooperation among Christian denominations. It's a time for Christians from different traditions and confessions to come together in prayer, worship, and dialogue, focusing on what unites them rather than what divides them.
Each year, a theme is chosen by an ecumenical group from a particular region. This theme guides the prayers, Bible studies, and worship services organized during this period. Activities may include joint worship services, ecumenical prayer meetings, and discussions on topics related to Christian unity.
This Year - 2024
In 2024 these have been prepared by an ecumenical team from Burkina Faso, facilitated by the local Chemin Neuf Community (CCN).
Text: You shall love the Lord your God… and your neighbour as yourself - Luke 10:27
The materials for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity were prepared by an ecumenical team from Burkina Faso facilitated by the local Chemin Neuf Community (CCN)1. The theme chosen is “You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbour as yourself” (Lk 10:27). Brothers and sisters from the Catholic archdiocese of Ouagadougou, Protestant Churches, ecumenical bodies and the CCN in Burkina Faso collaborated generously in drafting the prayers and reflections and experienced their work together as a real path of ecumenical conversion. Continue Reading
Relevant Content From 2022
The theme from the 2022 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was prepared by the Middle East Council of Churches. This might be a more timely theme to explore, and there are various video resources available for use. Consider using this as an alternative service in the coming weeks.