Discovering the Great Christian Family Online

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place from January 18 to 25. Launched in 1908 by Rev. Paul Wattson, an American Anglican pastor, this event is observed worldwide by celebrations, prayer gatherings, activities promoting dialogue and encounters between the various Churches who share the same faith in Jesus Christ.

349 Churches are in fact members of the World Council of Churches - a fellowship that promotes unity and dialogue.

Many websites encourage a better understanding of the numerous Christian traditions around the globe and of the ecumenical movement (the dialogue between Christians of "the entire inhabited world", according to the etymology of "ecumenical").

François Gloutnay, a specialist of Christian websites, lists several of them to help explore Christian unity during this week of prayer.

World Council of Churches

A worldwide fellowship of 349 Churches seeking unity, a common witness and Christian service. Among its members: the Salvation Army, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Orthodox and Presbyterian Churches...
www.oikoumene.org

Council of Churches

With its 23 Churches of Anglican, Evangelical, Eastern Orthodox and Western Orthodox, Protestant, Catholic and Free Church Traditions, this Council represents 85% of the Christians in Canada.
www.councilofchurches.ca

Granby United Church

Discover the life of a United Church community and its pastor, Rev. David Fines, in the greater region of Montreal.
www.granbyunited.com

Places of worship

The Conseil du patrimoine religieux du Québec has compiled a list of worship centres, representing the diverse religious traditions present in our province. Search by geographical region, religion or architectural style. Each place of worship features information about its building as well as pictures. (Available in French.)
www.lieuxdeculte.qc.ca