Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

WPCU 2010:
You are witnesses of these things
(Luke 24: 48)

The materials from the 2010 WPCU international resource package are available for download in PDF format. Adapt these materials in your own settings, and print the worship service freely in your own church bulletins.

Visit our WPCU pages for Christian unity worship resources.

SPUC 2010 :
De tout cela, c'est vous qui êtes les témoins
(Luc 24, 48 )

Les ressources internationales pour le Semaine de Prière pour l'Unité Chrétienne sont disponible pour téléchargement en format PDF. Adapter ces matériaux de vos paramètres et imprimer le service de culte librement dans vos bulletins d'église.

Visitez nos pages SPCU pour les ressources de prière pour l'unité chrétienne.

Eight days of prayer
The traditional period in the northern hemisphere for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is 18-25 January. Those dates were proposed in 1908 by Paul Wattson to cover the days between the feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul, and therefore have a symbolic significance. In the southern hemisphere where January is a vacation time, churches often find other days to celebrate the Week of Prayer, for example around Pentecost (which was suggested by the Faith and Order movement in 1926), which is also a symbolic date for the unity of the church.

Mindful of this flexibility concerning the date, we encourage you to understand the material presented here as an invitation to find opportunities throughout the whole year to express the degree of communion which the churches have already received, and to pray together for that full unity which is Christ’s will.

Huit jours de prière
La période traditionnelle de l'hémisphère Nord pour la Semaine de Prière pour l'Unité Chrétienne est 18 à 25 Janvier. Ces dates furent proposées en 1908 par Paul Wattson de manière à couvrir la période entre les fêtes de saint Pierre et saint Paul, et ont donc une signification symbolique. Dans l'hémisphère sud où Janvier est un temps de vacances, les églises ont souvent d'autres jours pour célébrer la Semaine de Prière, par exemple autour de la Pentecôte (ce qui était suggéré par le mouvement Foi et Constitution en 1926), qui est également une date symbolique pour l'unité de l'église.

En gardant cette flexibilité concernant la date, nous vous encourageons à comprendre le matériel présenté ici comme une invitation à trouver des opportunités tout au long de l'année, pour exprimer le degré de communion que les églises ont déjà reçu, et à prier ensemble pour que l'unité complète qui est volonté du Christ.

Canadian observances
In Canada, the Week of Prayer is normally observed in January on dates that include the two Sundays between which January 25 falls. Churches are always encouraged to pray for Christian unity at whatever time is most appropriate for local circumstances. Some groups have celebrated a Week between Ascension and Pentecost, and others have chosen an autumn date. Whatever you choose, the resources are available to support your planning.

Célébrations canadiennes
Au Canada, la Semaine de Prière est normalement observée dans Janvier à des dates qui incluent les deux dimanches entre lesquelles Janvier 25 chutes. Les Églises sont toujours encouragés à prier pour l'unité des chrétiens au moment qui convient le mieux à la situation locale. Certains groupes ont célébré une semaine entre l'Ascension et la Pentecôte, et d'autres ont choisi une date en automne. Quoi que vous choisissiez, les ressources sont disponibles pour appuyer votre planification.

Worship calendar in Canada
• Abbotsford • Camrose • Deux-Montagnes • Edmonton • Harvey Station • Montréal • Red Deer • Saskatoon • Spruce Grove • St. Stephen's & Upper Mills • Toronto • Winnipeg • General WPCU calendar

If you would like us to list your WPCU event, please email the .

Calendrier de prière en Canada
• Abbotsford • Camrose • Deux-Montagnes • Edmonton • Harvey Station • Montréal • Red Deer • Saskatoon • Spruce Grove • St. Stephen's & Upper Mills • Toronto • Winnipeg • Calendrier SPUC

Si vous souhaitez nous faire figurer votre événement dans notre calendrier, veuillez envoyer un courriel à l'.

In many parts of Canada, the 2010 observance of the Week of Prayer will be January 17 to 24th.
This is a slight modification from the normal practice described on this website. This is intended to bring the Canadian observance into closer synchronization with observances worldwide.

Dans de nombreuses régions du Canada, de 2010 célébrations de la Semaine de Prière sera Janvier 17 à 24.
Il s'agit d'une légère modification de la pratique normale décrite sur ce site. Cette mesure vise à ce que le respect du Canada en plus étroite synchronisation avec la célébration mondiale.

A Facebook group for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has been formed. It is hoped that the use of social networking sites will increase the distribution of WPCU resources and encourage more frequent and urgent prayer for Christian unity. If you are a Facebook user, please join the group, view the resources, and share your events and experiences.

Un groupe Facebook pour la Semaine de Prière pour l'Unité Chrétienne a été formé (en anglais). Il est à espérer que l'utilisation de sites de réseautage social augmentera la répartition des ressources SPUC et encouragent la prière plus fréquent et urgent pour l'unité chrétienne. Si vous êtes un utilisateur de Facebook, s'il vous plaît joindre au groupe, afficher les ressources et partager vos événements et d'expériences.

The following WPCU events are listed on Facebook:

Les événements suivants se trouvent sur Facebook :

• Abbotsford, British Columbia
• Aquitaine, France
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Biloxi, Mississippi
• BlogTalkRadio
• Brunei, Darussalam
• Deux-Montagnes, Québec
• Edmonton, Alberta
• Greenock, Scotland
• Harvey Station, New Brunswick
• Montréal, Québec
• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
• Seattle, Washington
• St. Stephen's & Upper Mills, New Brunswick
• Toronto, Ontario
• Whitnash, Warwick Gates and Bishop's Tachbrook, England
• Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Worship calendar in Canada
January 17-24, 2010

You are witnesses if these things (Luke 24: 48)

Semaine de Prière pour l'Unité Chrétienne
Calendrier de prière en Canada
17 à 24 janvier 2010

De tout cela, c'est vous qui êtes les témoins (Luc 24, 48 )

A note about the dates for the Week of Prayer in 2010
As many people have noticed, there is some confusion about the Canadian dates for the Week in 2010. This is the result of a decision made last fall. The normal international dates are January 18th to 25th. In Canada the week is normally shifted to span from Sunday to Sunday, with January 25th falling somewhere in the Week. This year, it was decided to adjust the dates to January 17th to 24th to be closer to the international observances. However, this decision was apparently made too late to be included in some national church calendars. Local communities celebrating the Week of Prayer are encouraged to select dates that maximize opportunities for participation.

Alberta

Edmonton

Sunday, 17 January at 7 pm -- Ecumenical prayer service
• First Presbyterian Church, 10025 – 105 Street, Edmonton
Everyone is invited to participate in the celebration. We hope that you will be able to join us, along with some of your parishioners, on this occasion. Choirs interested in participating in the celebration's massed choir are asked to become familiar with the music (available from ) and arrive at the church at 6:00 PM on January 17th to practice.

Camrose

Sunday, 17 January at 7 pm -- Ecumenical Celebration of the Word of God
• St. Francis Xavier Church, 5010 – 48A Avenue, Camrose
Reverend Craig Wentland, Chaplain at Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta, will deliver the message. Special music will be provided and prayers will be led by clergy from Camrose and district churches. The public is cordially invited.

Red Deer

Sunday, 17 January at 7 pm -- Prayer Service to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• Sunnybrook United Church, 12 Stanton St., Red Deer
Sermon: Reverend Fran Hare. Organized by PLURA group in Red Deer.

Spruce Grove

Sunday, 24 January at 7 pm -- Taizé Service
St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Spruce Grove

British Columbia

Abbotsford

Sunday, January 17th @ 8:00 p.m.
• New Life Christian Reformed Church, 35270 Delair Rd., Abbotsford

Monday, January 18th @ 12:15 p.m.
• Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St., Abbotsford

Tuesday, January 19th @ 12:15 p.m.
• Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2597 Bourquin Cres East, Abbotsford

Wednesday, January 20th @ 12:15 pm
• Trinity Memorial United Church, 33737 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford

Thursday, January 21st @ 12:15 p.m.
• St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfair Ave., Abbotsford

Friday, January 22nd @ 12:15 p.m.
• St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 2010 Guildford Dr., Abbotsford

Saturday, January 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
• Alderbrook Church, 3600 Townline Rd., Abbotsford, Centre Ice 2nd floor

Sunday, January 24th @ 8:00 p.m.
• Highland Community Church, 3130 McMillan Rd., Abbotsford (Taize Service)

Manitoba

Winnipeg

2010 Winnipeg Festival of Prayer: Join us as we pray together for unity and experience different traditions of Christian spirituality!

All services at 7:30 pm excepted where indicated. Refreshments to follow.

For more information you may contact one of the hosting churches, or your own minister/pastor, or The Archdiocese of Winnipeg: telephone 452-2227, or Westwood Presbyterian Church: telephone 837-5706.

Download suggested bulletin notices for the Sundays in January.

Sunday, January 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
• City-Wide Ecumenical Worship Service (with Church Leaders)
First Presbyterian Church
61 Picardy Place (Wolseley), Telephone 775-0414

Monday, January 25 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Vêpres/Vespers: Evening Prayer in French
Saints-Martyrs-Canadiens (Catholique)
289, ave Dussault (Windsor Park), Téléphone 982-4400

Tuesday, January 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Messiah Lutheran Church
400 Rouge Road (Westwood), Telephone 888-1042
"Theology on Tap" discussion series for young adults and friends to follow service

Wednesday, January 27 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Sturgeon Creek United Church
207 Thompson Drive (Sturgeon Creek), Telephone 832-1000

Thursday, January 28 @ 7:30 p.m.
• First Mennonite Church of Winnipeg
922 Notre Dame Avenue (Daniel McIntyre), Telephone 772-2419

Friday, January 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
• St. George's Anglican Church
321 Pandora Avenue West (Transcona), Telephone 222-1942

Saturday, January 30 @ 6:00 p.m.
• Vespers in the Orthodox Tradition
St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
820 Burrows Avenue (North End), Telephone 586-5440

Sunday, January 31 @ 7:30 p.m.
• Closing of the Week of Prayer
Heritage Park Temple (The Salvation Army)
825 School Road (Heritage Park), Telephone 889-9203

New Brunswick

Harvey Station

Sunday, 17 January @ 7 pm
• Harvey Station, New Brunswick will be holding a Service on January 17, at 7p.m. The host church is St. Andrew's United with representatives from the following churches taking part: Harvey Baptist Church, Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church and The Gospel Lighthouse. Rev. Hubert Perkins of the Gospel Lighthouse will be presenting the message.

St. Stephen's & Upper Mills

Sunday, January 15
• Milltown United Church in St. Stephen, New Brunswick and Upper Mills United Church in Upper Mills, New Brunswick will be celebrating Christian unity during our regular worship services on January 25th.

Nova Scotia

Antigonish

Thursday, 21 January @ 7 pm
• St. Ninian's Cathedral
Reception to follow. CHOIR PRACTICE 6:00 pm at St. Ninian's before the service. All are welcome. Hosted by St. Ninian's Cathedral. Participating churches: St. Paul the Apostle Anglican Church, St. James United Church, St. FX Chapel.

Sherbrooke

Tuesday January 19th @ 7 pm
The District of St. Mary's Ministerial in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia will hold an ecumenical service at 7pm at St. John's United Church in Sherbrooke. Derek Elsworth will be preaching and there will be a fellowship time after the service.

Ontario

Toronto

Sunday 24 January @ 3 pm
• St. Edith Stein RC Church, 16 Thorncliffe Park Dr. (East York - near Don Mills south of Eglinton)
St. Edith Stein Roman Catholic Church is unique in the archdiocese in that it rents its space from Thorncliffe Park United Church. Come join us for a celebration where Christian Unity lives every day.

Sunday, 24 January @ 6:45 pm
• Northern Scarborough/Eastern North York service will be at the Salvation Army Church on Birchmount just north of Finch. Dave Toycen, president of World Vision Canada will be our speaker

Québec

Deux-Montagnes

Sunday, 24 January @ 2:30 pm
• Service for Christian Unity to be held 24 January at 2:30 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, Deux-Montagnes, Quebec, J7R 4P4
website: www.allsaintsdeuxmontagnes.ca; phone 450-472-3065

Montréal

Sunday, 24 January @ 7 pm
• St Andrew's St Lambert will be hosting a Christian unity service on January 24th at 7:00 PM. Many Christian denominations and churches across the South Shore of Montreal will take part in the service, and worship will be conducted in both French and English.

Saskatchewan

Saskatoon

In Saskatoon we meet all over the city: both Sundays in the afternoon, each weekday morning for worship followed by breakfast, a noon service with lunch, and four evenings. Everyone is welcome at all services. Invite a neighbour and come! At some of the services, an offering will be collected for expenses or to support continued ecumenical ministry in Saskatoon. Please be generous. Cheques should be made out to the "Prairie Centre for Ecumenism." All donations are tax-deductible.

Those planning the morning services, Monday to Friday, are encouraged to reflect the worship tradition of the host community. They offer an opportunity to learn a little about the diversity of the Christian community in Saskatoon.

Sunday, January 17
• 3:00 pm Opening Service at Mayfair United Church, 33rd Street & Avenue I North
Homilist: Rev. Tony Bidgood

Monday, January 18
• 7:00 am Knox United Church, Spadina Crescent & 24th Street East
• 7:30 pm Service for Public Ministry of Healing (Order of St. Luke) at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Grosvenor Crescent & Taylor Street

Tuesday, January 19
• 7:00 am St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 109th Street & Egbert Avenue
• 7:30 pm Jazz Service at Augustana Lutheran Church, Broadway Avenue & 7th Street East

Wednesday, January 20
• 7:00 am Courts of Praise Church, Herman Avenue & Ruth Street West
• 7:30 pm MusicFest at Mount Royal Mennonite Church, Avenue O & 29th Street West

Thursday, January 21
• 7:00 am St. Anne's RC Church, Lenore Drive & Primrose Drive
• 12 noon Queen's House Retreat & Renewal Centre, Taylor Street West at Herman Avenue (with lunch)

Friday, January 22
• 7:00 am Calvin-Goforth Presbyterian Church, Sommerfeld Avenue & 3rd Street East

Sunday, January 24
• 3:00 pm Concluding Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Spadina Crescent & 20th Street East
Preacher: Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers