1. Become familiar with WDP resources and all 2025 service options. 2. Notify COMMUNITY CHURCHES with phone calls and/or emails to pastors, office administrators and contacts for any church organizations. Ask for the service information to be marked on church calendars, websites, print bulletins and electronic messaging boards. Supply bulletin inserts when and where applicable. Inform… Read more »
World Day of Prayer 2025 (Cook Islands) Field Reps
The Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada is excited to soon bring you the World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2025 program which was written by the Cook Islands WDP committee. The theme is “I Made You Wonderful” based on Psalm 139, verses 1-18. An information letter to all Service Coordinators will be sent in late October.… Read more »
A Message of Thanks to a Retiring WICC Board Member!
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 »
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 »
2024 FLC IN-GATHERING LITURGY – National On-Line Service and Preparation for In-Person Services
SELF-CARE IS EARTH CARE The In-Gathering Liturgy is published and distributed every summer by the International Committee of the Fellowship of the Least Coin (ICFLC), just in time for the traditional month of holding FLC In-Gathering Worship – September. Regional ecumenical partners, denominational partners, women’s groups, and local congregations are welcome to hold In-Gathering… 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 »