In solidarity with the Ukrainian Bishops of Canada we invite you to join with The Canadian Council of Churches on April 24, which is Pascha (Easter Sunday on the Julian calendar), to proclaim together that Christ is Risen, that love overcomes fear, and that life overcomes death and destruction.
We invite all worshipping communities to pray for peace and to ring your church bells at 12 noon your time (or offer some other liturgical action appropriate in your community) as a sign and celebration of hope.
In addition to Ukraine and Russia, pray for peace in Yemen, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia, and all places there is armed conflict.
Ideas for observing the Day of Prayer for Ukraine and Peace for the World:
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Reading one, or more, of the suggested prayers.
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Reading Psalm 34 (35 Septuagint numbering).
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Praying the Lord’s Prayer in the language(s) of our heart.
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Doing justice, loving one another as Christ loves us, and working for peace are central to the mission of God’s people in the world (Principles of Peace, The Canadian Council of Churches. May 2018).
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Remembering, this day and every day, all who suffer from violence, war and destruction.
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As we have been blessed, giving generously to the charity of your choice to support the humanitarian response in Ukraine and other areas of conflict in our common home.
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Organizing to assist and welcome the Ukrainians and others who have been uprooted from their communities and are now searching for a new place to call home.
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Ringing your church bells at 12:00 PM (local time zone) to proclaim that Christ is Risen, that life has overcome death, and that love has overcome fear.