Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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: DO YOU BELIEVE?
RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO ORDER
POSTER
The 2025 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) within the open area in the white 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.
WORSHIP BULLETIN COVER
Includes this year’s art theme. Available in both English and Spanish.
2025 WEEK OF PRAYER SAMPLE KIT
One copy of each of the following five items: 2024 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.
DIGITAL RESOURCES
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.
Includes prayers and readings for each day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Available in both English and Spanish.
Includes prayers and readings for joint public celebrations between members of different faiths. Available in both English and Spanish.
A beautiful prayer to say before and during the Week.
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.
There are beautiful reflections on Christian unity that members of every faith will find inspiring.
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.
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.