January 18-25, 2026
A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for 2026 comes from Apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Eph. 4:4).
In a world with diverse and often divided traditions and expressions of Christian faith, Ephesians 4:4 reminds us that all believers are part of the “one body” of Christ.
Over these eight days, the members of the Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (CUIR) committee will share a series of devotions, inviting us to reflect on our shared calling and our life together as the Body of Christ.
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Daily Devotions
Devotions from members of the Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships (CUIR) committee will be posted here each day of The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, January 18-25, 2026. To learn more about this ecumenical week, check out this announcement from our Council of Bishops, which includes daily meditations and links to additional resourcing.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 8
Shawn Blackwelder, Day 8: As we celebrate Holy Communion, the clearest expression of Christian unity we have this side of Heaven, we pray these words: “Make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world….” When we approach the Table of Grace, we gather with others like us… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 7
Elizabeth Polk, Day 7: On a trip to Colonial Williamsburg years ago, my sons and I wandered into one of the homes. There we found a weaver sitting at her loom. We watched as she gracefully intertwined the strips of fabric one into another and into another. Before our eyes an intricate pattern began emerging,… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 6
Seyun Hwang, Day 6: There are days when this verse feels familiar, almost too familiar. And there are days when it feels unsettling, especially this word. All… It is a short word, but not a simple one. I often see how all has been used to overlook the complexity of real lives and even to justify inequality… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 5
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 5: Take any quick glance around the world today and one will find an endless supply of divisions. It is within such a divided world that the Church has no option but to bear witness to a different reality, one of unity. And yet, the Church finds itself just as divided,… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 4
Rob Licht, Day 4: The British sitcom, Derry Girls, follows the misadventures of Erin, Orla, Clare, Michelle, and Michelle’s British cousin, James, as they navigate their teenage years during the Time of Troubles in Northern Ireland. While riotously funny, the show often invites reflection on topics of deeper relevance. Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 3
Miles Baker Hunt, Day 3: Last year, I attended the World Council of Churches’ Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order. During our time together, a small group of participants gathered to draft a message for the wider Conference. As the work unfolded and our text developed, we continued to share our diverse perspectives and… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 2
Pattie Porter, Day 2: From mid-November to the madness in March, I get caught up in the fun of college and professional sports. The television is on and I’m enjoying bowl games, playoffs, and the start of basketball season. The competition between teams, friendly rivalries, bragging rights, and ribbing are all in good fun… Continue Reading→
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Day 1
Roderic L. Mullen, Day 1: The smaller of the two churches I serve is in regular contact with two incarcerated persons and one who has been recently released. When we hear from them, they are deeply appreciative of the concern that we have for them and the efforts we make to reach out. I imagine… Continue Reading→