World Council of Churches
Online prayer service -World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel: 14 September 2020
An online morning prayer hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 14 September was specially focused on the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, observed this year from 13-21 September.
The theme for the week this year is “Creative Solidarity in Common Fragility.” The WCC is inviting member churches and all people of good to view the service online to hear prayers, songs, and Biblical readings that reflect on the vital importance of realising peace in the region.
View the service on YouTube - . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0AUS6VAmlk
Read the WCC article about the Online Prayer Service
Jerusalema", the prayer that became a summer hit
Are you in the mood for an uplifting, lighthearted moment or two?
Jerusalema is a prayer for the protection of Jerusalem in the Zulu language which has evolved into a global "dance challenge".
The song was written in December 2019 by a 25 year old South African named Nomcebo Zikode.
Check out the original and two of the dance challenge versions on YouTube:
- Masterkg ft Nomsebo—Jerusalema official dance video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXNWHF2SFyM
- Jerusalema Dance Challenge- By Fenomenos do Semba?? Master KG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=613A9d6Doac&feature=emb_logo
- Jerusalema - versione italiana di Manuel e Claudia B. Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zw0Jfl5_bE&feature=emb_logo
Read the original La Croix International article "Jerusalema", the prayer that became a summer hit By Lucie Sarr
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
When: 13-21 September 2020
Theme for 2020: Creative Solidarity in Common Fragility
During this week which includes the International Day of Prayer for Peace on 21 September, church organisations, congregations, and people of faith are encouraged to bear a common witness by participating in worship services, educational events, and acts of support in favour of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians.