Week of Prayer for World Peace
11th – 18th October 2026
The week of Prayer for World Peace takes place from the second to third Sunday in October each year, which in 2026 will be from Sunday, 11th October to Sunday 18th October.
We are working on the Prayer Resource but if people want hard copies or electronic copies they should just email wpwp2021@yahoo.com
You are invited to the annual Gathering of the Week of Prayer for World Peace. This year we are asking people to register. To do that just click on the link below.
When: Oct 11, 2026 03:30 PM London (please check your time zone)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VQQ5t29XT2iCI4bU_hINlA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
2025 was the WPWP 50th Anniversary celebrations began with an online Seminar with a number of the recent recipients of the Wilson/Hikes Peace Award. Contributors spoke about how they used their Award and what they are doing now. We heard about work with refugees, peace education and an update from Burundi about work to support people there.
If you’re interested, recordings of 2024’s Seminars can be found below:
Gatherings are held worldwide to celebrate the week and a leaflet of interfaith prayers and reflections is available each year.
Do join us in whichever way feels right for you.’
Every year more people are joining in worldwide, including communities and schools in New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Germany, Canary Islands, Australia, Italy and many more. Please let us know how you celebrate. See our details in the contact info at the bottom of the page.
For dates and details of this year’s events please see our blogs page.
This resource is now available in hard copy by emailing wpwp2021@yahoo.com