Menu: Top Buttons STORE READINGS Menu: Top REPORT ABUSE ☰ Menu Main navigation ECUMENICAL & INTERRELIGIOUS AFFAIRS International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Sign Up for Our Newsletter @USCCB INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY Breadcrumb Home Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25 The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years , in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity. By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one." (cf. John 17:21) In preparation for the WPCU, ecumenical partners in a particular region were asked to prepare a basic text on a biblical theme. Then an international group organized through the World Council of Churches (WCC) and The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity edited this text, which was jointly published by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and WCC, through their Commission on Faith and Order. The WCC accompanied the entire production process of the text. The final material was sent to member churches and Roman Catholic dioceses, and they were invited to translate the text and contextualize it for their own use. Further promotional and preparatory materials for the 2021 WPCU can be found through the World Council of Churches and the Graymoor Ecumenical and Interreligious Institute websites, including: Suggestions for observing the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Thematic poster art, music, and prayer cards (English/Spanish) Scripture readings, commentaries and questions for reflection Ecumenical prayer service model Historical and contextual information 2021: “Abide in my love… You shall bear much fruit.” - John 15:1-17 For the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021, the Monastic Community of Grandchamp (located in Switzerland) chose "Abide in my love... You shall bear much fruit" from the Gospel of John, chapter 15. This expresses the Grandchamp Community’s vocation to prayer, reconciliation and unity in the Church and the human family. Learn More Click here to explore themes from past years! Experience the richness of your faith What will you discover? Explore more inspirational selections here Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests, and of Deacons The National Directory for the Formation, Ministry, and Life of Permanent Deacons in the United States of America Lectio Divina of Gospels 2021-2022 The Power of Forgiveness: Pope Francis on Reconciliation Dive into God's Word Daily Readings Listen to Podcasts Watch our Videos About USCCB The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. LEARN MORE Topics Abortion Assisted Suicide Catechetical Sunday Environmental Justice Intercultural Competencies Refugees Sterilization Synod on Synodality Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Euthanasia Systemic Racism Easter Lent EXPAND ALL TOPICS Prayer & Worship Daily Readings Calendar Books of the BIble Search Mass Times Prayer Liturgical Year & Calendar Sacraments Liturgy of the Hours The Mass Get Involved to Act Now Take Action Help Now Meetings & Events Pray Quick Links Parish/Mass Finder Resources Calendars E-mail Signup Social Media Catholic News Service Movie Reviews ©2021 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Twitter Facebook Youtube Linkedin Instagram United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Privacy Policy Made possible by funding from By continuing you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy CLOSE