Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2006
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
(January 18-25)
The week of Prayer for Christian Unity was initiated in 1908 by the Rev. Paul
Wattson, co-founder of the Society of the Atonement. Its observance has changed
over the years, in accordance with developments in the ecumenical movement: the
universal week of prayer advocated by Abbé Paul Couturier in Lyon, France in the
1930s; the formation of the World Council of Churches in 1948; the Second
Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism in 1964; and the formation of the Joint
Working Group between the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity and the World
Council of Churches. A world observance, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
is an important expression of ecumenical activity at the local level. The theme
and text for each year’s observance of the Week of Prayer are chosen and
prepared by representatives of the Pontifical Council 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 the Graymoor
Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute. The GEII invites the collaboration of
ecumenical agencies and ecumenists to assist in this project. A variety of
resources is available on the website and in print. These include an ecumenical
celebration of the word of God, daily scripture & prayer guide and homily notes.
Further information and order form is available on the website and at the GEII
Business Office.
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The theme and scripture for the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity 2006
Where two or three are gathered in my name...
(Matthew 18:15-22)
El tema y la escritura de la Semana de Oración por la Unidad Cristiana 2006
Donde hay dos o tres reunidos en mi Nombre...
(Mateo 18:15-22)
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