Worship and Devotional
Resources for PWRDF Sunday, World Food Day, World Refugee Day, Lent and Advent
Creation Care: Climate Action
The first year of this three-year education focuses on food security. There are several online learning modules designed to be used by individuals or groups.
Go to the Year One of the Education Focus
Celebrating Food & Faith Together
As part of our 2021 Creation Care: Climate Action education focus, the Rev. Ken Gray has written a liturgy for use during the Season of Creation, September 1 to October 4, or any time of year. It can be used in whole or in part, for small or large parishes, for online or in-person worship.
A Covenant for Climate Justice
PWRDF Worship Resource 2020
This resource includes two service options: a Holy Eucharist and a Service of the Word. Use the services in whole or in part, ideally around themes of climate action and creation.
Together on a Journey
PWRDF 60th Anniversary Resource
(2018-2019)
Developed for worship during our anniversary year, this resource includes a timeless Service of the Word and a Eucharist with PWRDF stories and prayers.
Making a Difference
The Youth Council has created Making a Difference, a devotional to encourage young people across Canada to learn more about PWRDF through prayer and reflection and other activities.
Lent Resources
2020
Bishop Jane Alexander (Edmonton) and PWRDF Diocesan Representative Rev. Patrick Stephens (Ottawa) reflect on Creation Care: Climate Action.
2019
PWRDF’s Lenten resource, Our Lenten Journey through the Waters of Baptism, provides an opportunity to pray, act and give while deepening your understanding of the work of PWRDF and partners. Written by the Venerable Charlene Taylor of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador.
2018
We are grateful to former Youth Council member Allie Colp for writing this year’s Lent Resource, which was enjoyed by more than 700 subscribers.
Advent Resources
2020
At-Home Advent with PWRDF
The 2020 Advent series featured video reflections from our staff and volunteers about how working with PWRDF has shaped us. Click here to read the daily devotional archive, or to view the staff videos, visit our YouTube channel.
2019
Four specially selected writers and theologians connected the themes of Advent to PWRDF areas of work: Laurel Dystra, John Hannen, Marion Taylor and Mary Jo Leddy delve into the scriptural readings for Advent and connect them to the weekly theme of Advent, and the work of PWRDF.
2018
The Reverend Robert Mitchell, parish priest of St. Olave’s, Swansea in the Diocese of Toronto, connects stories of courage and resilience exemplified by women in the Bible with stories of women in PWRDF programs. Each reflection includes a scripture reading, a reflection and prayer.
2017
The Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck created the 2017 Advent Reflection for PWRDF.
World Food Day (October 16) with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
2022
This year’s worship resource includes calls to worship, prayers, benedictions, litanies, music, sermon videos, meditation starters, and other diverse elements for children and youth groups that all focus on addressing the injustice of hunger.
Download 2022 World Food Day worship resource.
2020
The 2020 worship package includes resources to PRAY, GIVE, LEARN and ADVOCATE for an end to global hunger. Perfect for use on the Sunday before Thanksgiving in Canada (Sunday, October 11), or any time! Prayers, songs, litanies, stories, and other features including a children’s activity are all focused on the theme of support for people around the world who do not get enough to eat. Download 2020 World Food Day worship resource.
2019
This 2019 World Food Day resource, prepared by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank with PWRDF, includes resources to pray, give and advocate for an end to global hunger. Perfect for use on the Sunday following Thanksgiving in Canada, or any time! Prayers, songs, litanies, stories, and other features including a children’s activity are all focused on the theme of women’s empowerment and support for all people around the world who do not get enough to eat.
2018
PWRDF offers a Eucharist setting to help you celebrate World Food Day and to reflect on the importance of food security. PWRDF has partnered with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to present Open Hands, a resource that can be used for World Food Day or any time.
2017
PWRDF has partnered with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to present Room at the Table, a resource that can be used for World Food Day or any time.
World Refugee Day (June 20)
“Welcoming the Stranger” is designed to help groups “pray, give, learn, and advocate on conflict, migration, refugees and food security.” The resource can be used in part or in whole at any other time of the year. The “Give” section of the resource features PWRDF’s food assistance work in South Sudan.
Download World Refugee Day (June 20) Worship Resource
If you have any questions about these worship resources, please contact Suzanne Rumsey, Public Engagement Program Coordinator.