2019 Ecumenical Prayer Calendar

This Prayer for Unity and monthly ecumenical prayer calendar include by name the judicatories and congregations that are members of the North Carolina Council of Churches and the names of their current leaders. Your prayers for reconciliation are invited for all Christian bodies in and beyond the state.

A Prayer for Unity

Holy One, whose love
has been poured into our hearts
through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit, and who by the power at work within us
is able to accomplish far more
than we can ask or imagine,
infuse us with a longing
for reconciliation.
Help us maintain the unity of your Spirit
in the bond of peace.

In these days when people and places
are affected by strife and its threat,
make us light to the world.
When we get tired and confused,
take us by the hand
and show us the way forward.
Help us transform barriers into bridges.

We remember especially this day

We give thanks for the spiritual gifts
These sisters and brothers in Christ
share with all your people.
Remind us that these ministries are for your whole church in your whole world.

This we pray in the name of the One who calls us to be one,
Your Son our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

Adapted from a prayer by The Rev. Dr. Diane C. Kessler, retired Executive Director, Massachusetts Council of Churches.

January

North Carolina Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
The Rev. Timothy M. Smith
Bishop

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2019

Mars Hill Baptist Church
The Rev. Tommy Justus
Pastor

February

Piedmont Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The Rt. Rev. George E. Battle, Jr.
Presiding Bishop

Regional Synod of New York
Reformed Church in America
The Rev. Amy Nyland
Executive Minister

Knollwood Baptist Church
The Rev. Bob Setzer, Jr.
Pastor

March

Presbytery of Western North Carolina
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Rev. Bobbi White
General Presbyter

Third Jurisdiction
Unity Fellowship Church Movement
The Rev. Sonja Lee

Eastern NC Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Bishop Kenneth Monroe

April

General Baptist State Convention
of North Carolina
The Rev. Dr. Nilous M. Avery, II
President

North Carolina Council of Churches
The Rev. Jennifer E. Copeland
Executive Director

Metropolitan Community Churches
The Rev. Rachelle Brown
Interim Moderator

May

Carolina Conference
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop James B. Walker

Southern Conference
United Church of Christ
The Rev. Edward S. Davis
Conference Minister

Myers Park Baptist Church
The Rev. Ben Boswell
Executive Minister

June

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina
The Rev. Bishop Valerie Melvin

North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Church
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward
Resident Bishop

NC Alliance of Baptists
The Rev. Michael Castle
President

July

Diocese of East Carolina
Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. Robert Skirving
Bishop

Wake Forest Baptist Church, Winston-Salem
The Rev. Lia Scholl
Pastor

Olin T. Binkley Memorial Baptist Church
The Rev. Marcus McFaul
Pastor

August

Diocese of North Carolina
Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. Samuel Rodman
Bishop

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Rev. Jerrod Lowry
General Presbyter

The Congregation at Duke Chapel
The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg
Senior Pastor

September

Diocese of Western North Carolina
Episcopal Church
The Rt. Rev. José McLoughlin
Bishop

Presbytery of New Hope
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Rev. Ted Churn
Executive Presbyter

Presbytery of Charlotte
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Rev. Betty Meadows
Transitional General Presbyter

October

Second Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bishop James Levert Davis

Presbytery of Salem
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Rev. Steve Scott

Eastern Carolina District
Virginia Mennonite Conference
Mennonite Church (USA)
The Rev. Spencer Bradford

November

Southern Province
Moravian Church in America
The Rev. David Guthrie
President

Western North Carolina Conference
United Methodist Church
Bishop Paul Leeland
Resident Bishop

Pullen Memorial Baptist Church
The Rev. Dr. Nancy E. Petty
Pastor

December

North Carolina Yearly Meeting
Religious Society of Friends (FUM)
Don Farlow
Interim Superintendent

Watts Street Baptist Church
The Rev. Dorisanne Cooper
Pastor

Reformed Churches of God in Christ International
Most Reverend K.J. Rogers
Chief Protector