Date/Time
Date(s) - January 18, 2018
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
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At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. Congregations and parishes all over the world exchange preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer services. The event that touches off this special experience is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Traditionally the week of prayer is celebrated between 18-25 January, between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. In the southern hemisphere, where January is a vacation time, churches often find other days to celebrate it, for example around Pentecost, which is also a symbolic date for unity.
The theme for the week of prayer in 2018, “Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power” is inspired by Exodus 15:6. The resources for the week have been prepared by members of different churches in the Caribbean.
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“Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power” (Exodus 15:6)
The 2018 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Jan. 18-25, has the theme “Your right hand, O LORD, glorious in power” (Exodus 15:6) and was prepared by churches in the Caribbean as a uniting experience of God’s saving action which brings freedom.
In a world marked by diversity in language and culture, we express our Christian faith in diverse ways. During this week we are called to celebrate this diversity and be faithful to Christ’s call for the unity of his Church. All are invited to join with brothers and sisters of various churches in prayer, song, and witness to unity as followers of Christ. For more info, contact Marjeta Bobnar at [email protected] or 604-683-0281.
List of Churches & Date of Services
AbbotsfordThursday, January 18 Friday, January 19 Tuesday, January 23 Wednesday, January 24 Thursday, January 25 CoquitlamWednesday, January 24 MissionThursday, January 18 New WestminsterWednesday, January 24 SurreyThursday, January 18 Thursday, January 25 VancouverThursday, January 18 Ecumenical Outreach to the Homeless |
Special 8 Days of Prayer and Reflection
Join us for eight days of prayer in the Chapel of Annunciation at the John Paul II Pastoral Centre, 4885 Saint John Paul II Way. Biblical reflections and prayer will be led by Marjeta Bobnar.
Date: January 18-25 (except Jan. 20 & 21)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Other resources for download
Week of Christian Unity Poster
Week of Christian Unity Booklet
8 Days of Prayer Poster
8 Days of Prayer Booklet