I’m Win Czum, WICC board member appointed by the United Church Women (UCW) of Canada. I bring information to the UCW national group who have communications reps to further share the news. As well as being the UCW rep on the board, I am a member of the Marketing/Communications team. Over fifty years ago, I… Read more »
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which country is writing the 2023 World Day of Prayer service? Taiwan Are you seeking funding for a social justice project in your community? WICC distributes WDP grants up to $5,000. Application deadline: March 31, 2022. Go to wicc.org for details. What is WICC? WICC is a national ecumenical organization with a mission to empower… Read more »
Ideas for Creative World Day of Prayer Events
World Day of Prayer is more than just a day; it is a movement that invites people around the world to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. Organizers are welcome to use a creative event to celebrate WDP. Let the 2022 theme “I Know the Plans I have for You” inspire you. Be sure… Read more »
Learn about the Service Resources and how to Order or Download these Items
Ordering and Downloading World Day of Prayer 2022 Materials How to order or download: All coordinators or any others interested in receiving World Day of Prayer (WDP) 2022 materials are to create a Coordinator Login account at wicc.org. Through this account, all materials can be ordered and/or downloaded for use. Click here for Coordinator Login… Read more »
Create a Coordinator Login Account
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Donations
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. Anyone attending a World Day of Prayer service should have an opportunity to donate. **** ONLINE DONATIONS: We are encouraging online donations. This will help keep us safe during COVID-19, and… Read more »
Leaders’ Planning Guide for 2022 World Day of Prayer (WDP) Services – prepared by the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada (WICC)
WDP 2022 Theme: “I Know the Plans I Have For You.” Writing Committee: England, Wales & Northern Ireland (EWNI) Thank you for coordinating World Day of Prayer 2022 in your community! PLANNING STEPS: Understanding the Basics Registering as a Service Coordinator Becoming Informed Forming a Planning Committee Setting a Date & Time Planning Location/Delivery… Read more »
Promoting World Day of Prayer
All suggestions are superseded by COVID-19 Precautions. 1. Become familiar with WDP resources and all 2022 service options to help ensure compliance with any COVID-19 precautions in place. Examples: watch service video at home, set up a Zoom group to share the reading parts. 2. Notify COMMUNITY CHURCHES with phone calls and/or emails to pastors, office… Read more »
World Day of Prayer Service Options for 2022
World Day of Prayer Service Options for 2022 Given that COVID-19 may restrict options for gathering, we ask you to consider a number of safe ways to celebrate World Day of Prayer 2022 – England, Wales, Northern Ireland. Watch, as an individual or in groups, a full-length service video featuring participants from across Canada. This… Read more »
Prayer and Consideration for the Women of Afghanistan
The year was 1988, and each month a small column would appear in our Diocesan newspaper, written by a woman named Win Perryman, on behalf of Amnesty International. In the fall of that year, I was a newly ordained Anglican pastor, just settling into my first parish in rural Eastern Ontario. The conversations and ministry… Read more »