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World Week Of Prayer 2025

November 2024

Since 1904, World YMCA and World YWCA have marked the World Week of Prayer and World Fellowship together. Each year we offer a theme, daily Bible studies and a Bible reading plan so communities around the world can pray around shared concerns.

This year, the Week of Prayer runs from 9 to 15 November 2025. The theme is “Jubilee – 150 Years of Prayer in Action,” inviting a week of praise, joy and gratitude to God.

Download the booklets in English, French and Spanish; use them to guide daily reflections and group gatherings throughout the week.

Visit World YMCA’s website to download the full resource booklet.

Day One - Prayer As Forgiveness

Jonny Farrell from Carrickfergus YMCA shares his reflection on Prayer as Forgiveness.

Day Two - Prayer As Return

Vivienne Kane and the team at Portadown YMCA share their vision for the YMCA to be a place others can call home.

Day Three - Prayer As Rest

Claire Rush, CEO of YWCA Ireland, shares her thoughts on ‘Prayer as Rest’.

Day Four - Prayer As Justice

The Rev. Paul Lutton and the team at Belfast YMCA share their experience of Prayer as Justice.

Day Five - Prayer As Action

Claire Rush and Shalom from YWCA Ireland share their thoughts on Prayer as Action.