2023 WPCU Highlights

What a gift it has been to celebrate the 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with you! Thank you for your careful organization and dedicated prayer, both in-person and online.

Here are some highlights from communities across the country (click on a photo below to see the full photo gallery with captions). Thank you all who have sent photos and stories to us!

Want to share your photos and stories? Email ceruti@councilofchurches.ca and we'll get in touch with you.

Toronto, ON: Church leaders gather to celebrate the WPCU at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. This was one of several WPCU events organized in and around Toronto in 2023.

Montréal, QC: The Great Celebration of Christian Unity in Montreal January 22, 2023 - Armenian Church Saint Gregory Illuminator

Montréal, QC: The Great Celebration of Christian Unity in Montreal January 22, 2023 - Armenian Church Saint Gregory Illuminator

Toronto, ON: Church leaders gather to celebrate the WPCU at Church of the Redeemer (Anglican).

Saskatoon/Regina, SK: The long tradition of WPCU celebrations continued on Zoom in 2023, with the 8-Day WPCU Bible Study Series, presented by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism and The Regina Council of Churches. The 2023 WPCU theme – “Do good; seek justice” (Isaiah 1:17) – is developed through a series of daily reflections. Each day will be led by a different denominational leader.

Winnipeg, MB: An evening in-person and online WPCU service was organized by Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church.

Winnipeg, MB: An evening in-person and online WPCU service was organized by Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church.

Toronto, ON: Students gather to celebrate the WPCU at Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto.