World Day of Prayer USA promotes justice and equality for women through prayer, partnerships, service and celebration.
World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year, and who, in many countries, have a continuing relationship in prayer and service.
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It is a movement initiated and carried out by women in more than 170 countries and regions.
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It is a movement symbolized by an annual day of celebration – the first Friday of March – to which all people are welcome.
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It is a movement which brings together women of various races, cultures, and traditions in closer fellowship, understanding, and action throughout the year.
Through World Day of Prayer women are encouraged:
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to become aware of the whole world and no longer live in isolation
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to be enriched by the faith experience of Christians of other countries and cultures
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to take up the burdens of other people and pray with and for them
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to become aware of their talents and use them in the service of society
Women around the world affirm that prayer and action are inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world. The motto of the World Day of Prayer is “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action”.
