Later this year the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation will be
commemorated across Europe.
The commemoration of the
Reformation provides the backdrop
for the 2017 Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity, which runs from 18
– 25 January.
Prepared by the Council of Churches
in Germany, the theme under the
heading Crossing Barriers is ‘Reconciliation – the love of Christ compels us,’ based on
the Biblical text 2 Corinthians 5:14-20 and prompted by Pope Francis in his apostolic
exhortation Evangelium Gaudium.
Almighty God,
you sent your son Jesus Christ to reconcile the world to yourself.
We praise you because through your Gospel, in all parts of the earth
a community of love has been gathered together,
and that in every place your servants call upon your name.
May your Spirit awaken in every community a hunger and thirst for unity.
Amen
Stourport Deanery – Rural Dean: Mark Turner; Lay Chair: Andrew Quinn
Diocese of Lake Rukwa (Tanzania): Bishop Mathayo Kasagara
