The World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a common day of prayer each year. Through preparation and participation in the worship service, we can learn how our sisters of other countries, languages and cultures understand the Biblical passages in their context. We can hear their concerns and needs and can join in solidarity with them as we pray with, and for them. In this way, it is possible to enrich our Christian faith as it grows deeper and broader in an international, ecumenical expression.
The motto of the World Day of Prayer movement is Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. Through our participation in the World Day of Prayer, we affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence on the world.
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Please join us for the 2022 World Day of Prayer. The invitation is out for everyone – men, women, and children of all ages – to join the 2022 World Day of Prayer as we celebrate the theme: I Know the Plans I Have for You (Jeremiah 29:11). The women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland have prepared the service this year. We are encouraged to reflect on the changes and challenges faced by these countries as they have evolved independently and collectively over hundreds of years. The writing team has shared the injustice obstacles that immigrant women to the UK have met, the selfishness of Britain as a conquering nation, and the hopes for the future.
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You can choose to attend the service in person on March 4th at 1pm at the Sacred Heart Cathedral here in Kamloops (255 Nicola St) or you can watch online.
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Alternatively, you can watch the service in your own time and space.
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If you choose to watch from home, or you want to share in the spirit of the UK, why not prepare one of these recipes for yourself and some friends?
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You can follow along using the World Day of Prayer service booklet available below:
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There is also a Bible Study available and a Children’s program and a video for kids to watch to help them pray too!
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Donations are gratefully received as they are vital for maintaining World Day of Prayer and delivering the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada’s grant program. If you would like to donate, please do so through the WICC website.