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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Church unity blow as US Methodists to split over same-sex marriage and gay clergy

“It became clear that the line in the sand had turned into a canyon. This protocol graciously allows us to continue to live out the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, albeit in different expressions,” says Methodist Bishop Thomas Bickerton.

2020.01.06.

Theme of justice closes Christian unity prayer in Enniskillen

“Justice is not weighing and balancing, as if it could be measured and parcelled out, for justice is a function of love and love can never be measured.”

2019.01.26.

“Who cares?” What is important is to be disciples of Jesus

During week of prayer for Christian Unity, Anglican Primate of All England gives lesson in detachment, saying he is not concerned about Anglican priests entering Catholic Church.

2019.01.25.

‘Make an effort to pray for Christian unity’: Bishop Leahy

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which has been held annually since 1908, will take place this year from 18 to 25 January 2019.

2019.01.09.

When we build walls against vulnerable, we shut out God

A more publicised Week of Prayer for Christian Unity would "do even more good", says Scripture scholar.

2018.01.20.

Inaugural service of Week of Prayer recalls barriers to unity

Journey towards Christian unity is progressing but people need to be more aware of its forward momentum, says authority on ecumenism.

2017.01.20.

Primate leads tributes for Bishop Gerard Clifford

“A tireless peacemaker and bridge-builder” who was one of the “great figures of the ecumenical movement in Ireland – a role he accomplished through gentle friendship and witness”.

2016.12.13.

Pope asks for forgiveness for Christian divisions

Pontiff will travel to Sweden in October for a joint ecumenical commemoration of the start of the Reformation.

2016.01.27.

Methodist minister stresses unity at Week of Prayer

Carmelite Monastery in Dublin provides daily reflection, prayers and talks for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

2016.01.22.

Rising is a reminder of the danger of deafness

"What lessons can be learnt ... in order to shape an Ireland that is confidently inclusive, peaceful, just, compassionate and prosperous?"

2016.01.20.

Christian unity shouldn’t be “for one week only”

Chairperson of the Dublin Council of Churches urges members and patrons not to return unchanged to their various Christian communities.

2015.01.20.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2015

Official inaugural ceremony will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St Bartholomew’s Church Dublin.

2015.01.17.

Church leaders to take part in joint RTE broadcast

Religious service will mark the commencement of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

2015.01.16.

Christian Unity Week begins with appeal for Syria

"Is Christ divided?" is the theme for 2014 Church Unity Week.

2014.01.20.

Redouble ecumenical efforts Pope Francis urges

Call for “spiritual ecumenism” born of a change of heart and holiness of life.

2014.01.19.

Nuncio to preach at CofI cathedrals for Christian Unity Week

Dean of St Anne's hopes service will be a springboard for future endeavours on faith and unity.

2014.01.16.
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