The following are local ecumenical prayer services commemorating the annual
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity:
The
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began in 1908 as an observance of the Roman Catholic Church.
Finally, the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity also needed to offer a direct connection to the curriculum, programmes and vision of the university.
Tonight bishops from those same faiths will follow up on that meeting, gathering at Assumption College for an ecumenical prayer service in celebration of the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The basic scriptural text that empowers the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is from Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17, which is also a missionary text.
Today is the first day of The
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Sadly, in England there has been a history of hatred and violence within the Christian family.
"This particular Caribbean experience is a challenge to us in our context to reflect A
week of prayer for Christian Unity in Paisley is being held later this month.
Christians from various denominations around the world are expected to gather January 18-25 for ecumenical celebrations during the annual
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
The church was full as the congregation took part in this special act of worship to mark the
week of prayer for Christian unity. Members of all seven churches came together to have friendship and fellowship.
Gill, "Commentary on the Scriptural Text, Acts 2:42-47:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 2011," pp.
DESPITE DIVIDES AND DIVISIONS, churches and congregations observed the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18-25.
This column has called attention for a number of years (the first time in 1969) to the
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This ecumenical program, observed annually between Jan.