World Community Day began in 1943 as a day for church women across denominations to come together to pray and participate in ecumenical Bible study on peace and justice. World Community Day celebrates 83 years in 2026. The theme for this year’s World Community Day is “Peace Begins with Me,” based on John 14:27 (NIV).
As Christians — even and especially during times of turmoil and division — we are peacemakers. We give voice to the voiceless and bring God’s light to dim places. Through advocacy, diplomacy and compassionate service, we strive as Christians to bring peace to all. Yet we acknowledge that true, lasting peace comes only from the peace of Christ: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27 NIV).
Resources for World Community Day are available from Church Women United. Write to 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1374, New York, NY 10115; email info.churchwomenunitedinc@gmail.com; call 212-870-1030; or visit churchwomenunited.net/cwustore.
Carissa Herold is marketing associate for Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Inc.
Let us join in prayer for:
John DePaul, Director, Enterprise Reporting & Analytics, Information Technology, Board of Pensions
Mark DeSantis, Vice President, IT Infrastructure & Security, Information Technology, Board of Pensions
Let us pray:
Peace begins with me, Holy One. Strengthen me — strengthen your people — in finding ways to bring peace to our families, churches, communities and nations. Thank you for the blessing to be a blessing to others, and for the gift of carrying your peace and light into the world you so abundantly love. Amen.
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