World Council of Churches
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Worship and background material for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him. (Mt 2:2)
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Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC |
The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2022 was chosen by the Middle East Council of Churches. More than ever, in these difficult times, we need a light that shines in the darkness and that light, Christians proclaim, has been manifested in Jesus Christ.
WCC resources are now available on the WCC website with more information here
Christians from Lebanon, Syria and Egypt have developed the local draft for the resources. It was finalised by an international group representing the by the Roman Catholic Church’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the WCC’s Faith and Order Commission. The resources include an ecumenical opening prayer service, biblical reflections and prayers for eight days, and other elements of worship.
Please note:
This is the international version of the text.
Australian resources are adapted from this text and prepared in early 2022. They will be available on the NCCA website from around March/April 2022.
The Australian Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will take place between Ascension and Pentecost [29 May - 5 June 2022].
His Holiness Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Paulose II
Both the World Council of Churches and the Christian Conference of Asia expressed their sadness at the passing of His Holiness. We pray for the Community of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in India and Australia.
(Left) His Holiness Moran Mor Baselios Marthoma Paulose II, Catholicos of the East and primate of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Photo: Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church-and WCC
