The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2021 was prepared by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp. The theme that was chosen, “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit”, is based on John 15:1-17 and expresses Grandchamp Community’s vocation to prayer, reconciliation and unity in the church and the human family.
LOCAL ACTIVITY ACROSS AUSTRALIA
Adelaide, South Australia
Events as SA Churches Together - Save the Date
SACC Ecumenical Prayer Service - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
"Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit"
When: Thursday May 20th, 7:00pm
Where: Blackwood Church of Christ and available on ZOOM https://youtu.be/zgy0YxAVOcI
367 Shepherds Hill Rd, Blackwood - NB. Blackwood Church of Christ enables ROOM and ZOOM capability, so that we can live stream the service for those in country areas or unable to be there in person due to family commitments or ill health.
Canberra, ACT
Inviting all Christian Churches to gather and pray as we open the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This service will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the World Council of Churches 1991 Assembly in Canberra, with the WCC Reunion Choir leading worship.
When: Sunday 16 May 2021, 6:30pm
Where: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church , 1 State Cir, Forrest ACT 2603
Register: bit.ly/christian-unity21
Download image ACC WoPCU Poster (316 KB)
The Upper Room event on Sat 22 May is part of Archbishop Christopher and Bishop Mark’s joint Alpha initiative, which is also co-sponsored by the ACT Churches Council.
When: Saturday 22 May 2021 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Awaken Church , 490 Sulwood Drive, Kambah ACT 2902
Download the ACC upper room poster
Register: bit.ly/alpha-upper-room
Sydney, NSW
Inviting all Christian Churches to gather and pray as we open the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
When: Sunday 16 May 2021, 3:00pm
Where: St Patrick's Cathedral, 1 Marist Pl, Parramatta
Presider: Bishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv.
Further information concerning Week of Prayer for Christian Unity activities may be obtained from your State Ecumenical Council.
NCCA RESOURCES are now available.
The NCCA's Faith and Unity Commission have graciously adapted the following resources for Australian use:
- Order of Service Adapted (1.34 MB) word
- Reflections for the Eight Days (372 KB) pdf
- 2021 WoPCU Poster (175 KB) pdf
- 2021 WoPCU Prayer Card (195 KB) pdf
You will find these on the Faith and Unity page of our website.
Acknowledgement: These resources in Australia are based on the international material for the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity produced by the World Council of Churches. They have been adapted for use in Australia by the Faith and Unity Commission of the National Council of Churches in Australia.
Donation: If you have found these resources useful, any donations to help cover the cost of producing the resources will be gratefully received by NCCA Faith and Unity. Locked Bag Q199, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230. Or make a donation online via our secure payment gateway
Many thanks.
For more information: ph. (02) 9299 2215
