Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

"There is one body, and one spirit, just as you are called to the one hope of your calling"
( Ephesians 4:4)
JANUARY 18–25, 2026
CRAFTING UNITY TOGETHER

ANNUAL THEMES FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

The theme and text for each year’s observance of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are chosen and prepared by representatives of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity and representatives of the World Council of Churches. The international texts are developed, adapted and published for use in the USA by Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute. GEII invites the collaboration of ecumenical agencies and ecumenists to assist in this project.

INTRODUCTION TO THE THEME

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RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ORDER

PAST RESOURCES

POSTER

The 2026 Week of Prayer poster is designed for use as is, or it may be customized to announce local ecumenical times of prayer. To customize, print information (i.e., activity, date, time and place) in the space below the theme.

DAILY PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE GUIDE

Includes prayers and readings for each day of the WPCU. Available in both English and Spanish.

AN ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION OF THE WORD OF GOD

Includes prayers and readings for joint public celebrations between members of different faiths. Available in both English and Spanish.

PRAYER CARDS

A beautiful prayer to say before and during the Week.

WORSHIP BULLETIN COVER

Includes this year’s art theme. Available in both English and Spanish.

2026 WEEK OF PRAYER SAMPLE KIT

One copy of each of the following five items: 2025 Week of Prayer poster, ecumenical celebration of the word of God, worship bulletin cover, daily scripture & prayer guide and prayer card.

Please order early as supplies have run out in recent years.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

SAMPLE PRAYERS

These are sample petitions that can be utilized in any setting. They are by no means exhaustive, but are meant to assist those who are planning various activities throughout the Week.

DAILY PRAYER AND SCRIPTURE GUIDE

Includes prayers and readings for each day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Available in both English and Spanish.

ECUMENICAL CELEBRATION OF THE WORD OF GOD

Includes prayers and readings for joint public celebrations between members of different faiths. Available in both English and Spanish.

PRAYER CARDS

A beautiful prayer to say before and during the Week.

CHRISTIAN UNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

The initiatives called forth, strengthened and enhanced during the WPCU can be sustained throughout the year. Here are some suggestions to help support the ecumenical impulse throughout 2025.

MUSIC

Get music specifically tied to the themes of the WPCU.

COMMENTARY ON THE SCRIPTURAL TEXT

Get deeper insights into the readings for the WPCU.

Get more information about our partners in creating the WPCU theme and materials.

OTHER HELPFUL MATERIAL

ECUMENICAL AND INTERRELIGIOUS UNDERSTANDING

There are many agencies which can supply materials to help you learn about the ecumenical movement and about personnel involved in the movement. We offer here a select list.

ARCHIVES

See material related to previous Weeks of Prayer.

PROMOTING AND OBSERVING

Here are some general guidelines for preparing a press release.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.

As GEII continues to evaluate its WPCU resources, it invites those who used them to contact us with feedback and questions.