After faithfully serving for four years, Nell DeBoer has retired as a WICC Board member. We will be forever grateful for Nell’s quiet and competent assurance, wisdom, and leadership by example on the Board and the chair of the WICC Membership and Nominating. The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Toronto are especially thankful to Nell for… Read more »
Category: World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer 2025 – Cook Islands – Recipe
Refreshments are always enjoyed during the time of fellowship after a World Day of Prayer service. These lime cookies will bring some “island sunshine” to your home and churches. Lime Cookies 1 cup soft, healthy margarine 1½ cups sugar lime zest from one lime lime juice from one lime (approximately 2 Tablespoons) 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2025 Artist Statement & Bio
“Wonderfully Made” By Tarani Napa and Tevairangi Napa “I will praise thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” Psalm 139:14 Our Heavenly Father blessed our islands of the sea. From the northern islands across the ocean to the southern islands, the golden sun shines through the clear blue skies, and birds freely fly. From… Read more »
Spring 2024 Fundraising Letter
World Day of Prayer 2024 Report
There was great joy and thoughtful prayers across Canada as thousands gathered in person for World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2024 services featuring the theme “I Beg You … Bear With One Another In Love.” For many, it was a chance to not only pray and learn about Palestine but also meet for a time… Read more »
Irene Churchill (WICC President 2014-2016)
We were saddened to learn of the death of Irene Churchill (WICC President 2014-2016). Rev. Shirley DeMerchant (WICC President 2016-2018) shares her memories of Irene. “The passing of Irene Churchill (April 18, 1949 – April 15, 2024) brings much sadness to me but also wonderful memories that go back many years. Irene served for several… Read more »
Community Television Broadcast of the World Day of Prayer 2024
Newfoundland Local TV Community Channels Network Area Day/Time Rogers Central/Western Newfoundland Corner Brook, Grand Falls Windsor, and Gander St. John’s – Sunday, March 3rd at 10 am and repeat at 3 pm. Corner Brook, Grand Falls Windsor & Gander – Friday, March 1st at 10:30 pm and repeat, Sunday, March 3rd at 2pm. New… Read more »
What is World Day of Prayer?
MEDIA RELEASE – World Day of Prayer 2024 World Day of Prayer is an international, ecumenical event that began almost a century ago bridging social, geographic, and political barriers. It has been an important ministry for women in Canada over the decades as they faithfully lead ecumenical services within their communities year after year. In 1895, The… Read more »
Sumac Lemonade Recipes
By popular request, we are sharing two recipes for sumac lemonade. First, some sumac background related to WDP … Sumac is a wild plant that is common across the Mediterranean region. You can find sumac growing almost anywhere! Due to its abundance, it has made its way into much of the cuisine and medicinal uses… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2024 Alternatives to Gathering in Large Groups
Given that some churches, communities and individuals remain cautious about gathering in person for World Day of Prayer 2024, please consider these options: The 58-minute service video, produced by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada, can be watched at home, or via Zoom with others, or via local TV stations. The video can be downloaded… Read more »