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. Thank you all who have sent photos and stories to us!
Want to share your photos and stories? Email wpcu-spuc@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.
The Canadian Council of Churches
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