What is a prayer chain?

A prayer chain in a local church is an organised way for members of the congregation to share urgent or ongoing prayer needs and to mobilise people to pray quickly and consistently. Its purpose is pastoral, spiritual, and communal; it helps to ensure that no member suffers alone, that burdens are shared, and that the …

New Ecumenical Council general secretary eyes greater church unity

Sight Magazine โ€“ April 16, 2025 โ€œAt its heart, the ecumenical community is a community of prayer โ€“ for one another, for all who seek to follow Christ, for people everywhere of all faiths or none, and for our world. As theologian Karl Barth said, โ€˜Prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder …