YWCA -YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship
For over a century the YWCA and YMCA movements have issued a joint call to pray in the month of November as an important reminder of the spiritual vision that drives their efforts to create a better world for all people.
The week presents an opportunity for the YWCA and YMCA movements to pray and act together on a shared issue with members around the world. A booklet is produced to resource the week each year and includes a suggested order of worship and a 12-month bible reading plan.
This year’s YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer will be held from the November 11 to 17, 2012 under the theme: Violence will not have the last word. Working for change that respects rights and dignity. The booklet will soon be available in English, Spanish, and French. If you wish to order the booklet please complete and return the following order form: Week of Prayer 2012 Order Form.doc 137.50 kB
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YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2012
The YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer is a tradition dating back to 1904. Each year in the month of November, the YWCA and YMCA movements issue a joint call for prayer. The theme for this year’s Week of Prayer is “Violence will not have the last word - Working for change that respects rights and dignity”, and it will take place from November 11 to 17.
Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2012 has begun
Building upon the prayers that have been spoken for over 100 years; staff, members, friends and well-wishers of the World YWCA and World Alliance of YMCAs gathered at the Ecumenical Centre’s Chapel in Geneva, Switzerland today November 12, 2012. Together they worshiped and opened the Week of Prayer and World Fellowship.
Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2011 has begun
Building upon the prayers that have been spoken for over 100 years staff, members, friends and well-wishers of the World YWCA and World Alliance of YMCAs gathered at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on November 14, 2011. Together they worshiped and opened the Week of Prayer and World Fellowship.
YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2011
The YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer is a tradition dating back to 1904. Each year in the month of November, the YWCA and YMCA movements issue a joint call for prayer. This year’s Week of Prayer will take place from November 13 to 19 and the theme is “A Voice to Influence: Young People Speaking Out for Rights and Justice.”
Week of Prayer reflects on Women Creating a Safe World 2010
For many decades in the month of November, the YWCA and YMCA movements issue a joint call for prayer. This year's Week of Prayer will take place from November 14 to 20 and will focus around the theme "Women Creating a Safe World."
Week of Prayer and World Fellowship begins 2010
Building upon the prayers that have been spoken for over 100 years staff, members, friends and well-wishers of the World YWCA and World Alliance of YMCAs gathered at the Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on November 15, 2010. Together they worshiped and opened the Week of Prayer and World Fellowship.
YWCA -YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2010
For many decades in the month of November, the YWCA and YMCA movements issue a joint call for prayer. This year’s Week of Prayer will take place from November 14 to 20 and will focus around the theme “Women Creating a Safe World.”
YWCA -YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2009
The World YWCA/YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2009 will take place from November 8 - 14 with the theme Striving for Global Citizenship for All.
YWCA -YMCA Week of Prayer and World Fellowship 2008
The annual joint Week of Prayer and World Fellowship will be held from November 9 - 15, 2008 by member associations of the World YWCA and the World Alliance of YMCAs across the world.