The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a global ecumenical observance, during which Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray for the unity of all of the baptized; to meditate together on Sacred Scripture; to participate in jointly-organized worship services; and to undertake together acts of charity and fellowship.
The Canadian Council of Churches has set this year’s theme as Ephesians 4:4: ‘There is one Body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the hope of your calling.‘ See here for prayer resources through this week of prayer for Christian unity.
Bishop Christian Riesbeck, CC, will preside over a service of Christian Unity 6:30pm Thursday January 22 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Saint John. This will be a beautiful evening of communal prayer with scripture readings, worship, and spiritual reflection offered by AJ Thomas, Assistant Pastor – Kings Church, and Executive Director – Atlantic Kingdom Alliance. Prayers and reflections have been prepared by the brothers and sisters of the Armenian Orthodox Apostolic Church, and a relic of the true cross will be available for prayer. Our brothers and sisters from other Ecclesial communities are invited to pray together for the unity of the Churches. A reception will follow at the Cathedral Rectory for continued fellowship.