With more than 100 years of history, this annual observance involves Christian Communities throughout the world.

At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (John 17:21) . Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. ~ World Council of Churches

The theme for 2022 is We Saw the star in the East, and we came to worship him ( Mt 2:2). More than ever, in these difficult times, we need a light that shines in the darkness and that light, Christians proclaim, has been manifested in Jesus Christ.  ( World Council of Churches )

Let us pray for the light that shines in the darkness.

Lord God, illumine our path by the light of Christ who moves before us and leads us. Enlighten us and dwell within us. Guide us to discover a small manager in our hearts where a great light still sleeps.  Creator of light, we thank you for the gift of that unfading Star, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. May he be a beacon for our pilgrimage. Heal our divisions and draw us closer to the Light that we may find our unity in him. Amen.