World Communion of Reformed Churches
Prayer Requests
Please join us in responding to the needs of our sisters and brothers through prayer and action. Each prayer request brings new challenges and considerations to the WCRC and the Christian world. Each post links to more info on each specific request.
The earth cannot support us
By Darío Barolin Opening Prayer Your vocal chords vibrated, O God, and your creation was set in motion. In millions of years Your enunciated words were gestated and it was the good, the beautiful, the just. In your… Read More
Songs of reciprocity
By Nienke Pruiksma Preparation Bring in a little burning candle, a jar or jug of water and some seeds, native to your region, and a big container (or many small containers) with soil. If Lent is not a… Read More
The earth as holy ground: Reconciliation of human and nature
By Lalmuanpuii Hmar Opening Prayer Creator of all things, your glory shines forth through your creation. We praise you and celebrate your awe-inspiring work in creation that we can see all around us. Reveal more of yourself to… Read More
Crying from the Land
By Minwoo Oh Opening prayer The God of Land be with you. And also be with you. God, our Creator of heaven and earth, We are blessed to be surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. We lift… Read More
Help Me to Follow
By Jessica Hetherington This devotional is based on Jesus’ lesson about building a house on rock versus sand and is meant to strengthen us in our discipleship as we seek a new path toward the cross this Lenten… Read More
Sharing and Nurturing Life from Eco Spirituality of Maano and Babalu
By Jenne Jessica Revanda Pieter This liturgy is inspired by a traditions in Maluku, Eastern Indonesia, namely Babalu and Maano. Babalu and Maano are the traditional economic systems of the people of Central Maluku, which have solidarity values… Read More
Reconciliation with Creation: A Lenten Journey towards Climate Justice
By Damon Mkandiwire Opening Prayer Eternal Creator, as we journey through this season of Lent, draw our hearts and minds toward the cries of our wounded planet. Help us recognize our role in this world, not as dominators… Read More
WCRC condemns violence in Pakistan
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) expresses grave concern over the violence against Christians and churches in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Violence erupted on Wednesday, 16 August, after two Christians were accused of blasphemy and the… Read More
WCRC calls for just peace in Nagorno-Karabakh
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) supports the call by the World Council of Churches and Conference of European Churches to immediately lift the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh and further urges the parties involved to seek a just… Read More
Communion calls for cessation of violence in Manipur
The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) calls for prayer for the Indigenous communities of Manipur, a state in northeastern India. Violence against Indigenous people, who are largely Christian, over the last two days has created an atmosphere… Read More