International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The World Council of Churches (WCC) is making available a prayer service to invite its member churches and partners across the world observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2021.

Invitation

Come, all of you who have been ostracised and marginalised.  

Come, all of you who have been indifferent in the face of racial injustice. 

Come, all of you who have prophetically challenged racism. 

Come, all of you who have perpetrated acts of racial injustice.  

Come all and receive rest for your weary souls. 

Come to the fountain of life and receive grace upon grace. 

Triune God, 

in whom we see the perfect interpersonal relation of love as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we come responding to your love and rejoicing knowing as we come to you, 

none will be turned away.

See all the prayers:  WCC -Ecumenical Prayer to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination