Every year since 1908, Christian communities and churches have joined together to pray for the visible unity of the Church, faithfully abiding by the will of Christ, who prayed “that all may be one” (John 17:21), during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. In much of the world, this Week of Prayer is commemorated from January 18-25.

This week of prayer is an essential event for The Initiative because it touches on all three of our core practices: prayer, sharing our lives with Jesus followers from various Christian traditions, and working proactive for greater unity in Christ’s church. Members and friends of The Initiative are involved in the planning and leading or prayer events during that week and commit to personal prayer daily throughout that week.

A partial list of the Week of Prayer services, currently being hosted or planned by Initiative members and friends

• Zoom Prayer gathering – Thursday, January 15 @ 8pm Eastern. Use the sign up/contact box on the website or connect through our Facebook page for the link.
• Darien, CT (suburban NYC) – Saturday, January 17 @11am, Noroton Presbyterian Church, 2011 Post Rd. Darien, CT
• Chicago (city) – Saturday, January 24 @ 2pm, St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, 7600 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL
• Chicago (suburbs) – Sunday, January 25 @ 2pm, First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, 615 W. Jefferson, Wheaton, IL
• Boston MetroWest – Sunday January 25 @ 7pm, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Wood St, Hopkinton, MA
• St. Louis – Sunday, January 25 @ 7-8pm, St. Monica Catholic Church 12140 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO

Enjoy some pictures from the various 2025 Week of Prayer services that were powerful and encouraging experiences of “love greater than division.”