Wave of Prayer

Our "Wave of Prayer" is a continuous expression of our commitment in prayer to each other. It runs throughout the year so that the work and members of each and every area in which Mothers' Union is active is prayed for at some point. We include this in our Midday Prayers.

The Wave of Prayer commenced in England in 1921. Every diocese in the World wide organization is prayed for during the midday prayers on 3 consecutive days each year.

This unbroken chain of prayer provides the spiritual foundation for the mission and work of Mothers Union.

MU branches will celebrate this service in many different ways, some in a home, hall, church or chapel but all will pray for their links across the sea.

The Prayers we are asked to pray are:

Thanksgiving prayers,
Intercessory prayers,
Prayers asking for reconciliation, peace and love, that wars and conflict that weigh heavily on our MU members around the world will cease.
Prayers that God will comfort the sick, lonely and homeless.

Melbourne is linked with the following Dioceses which are prayed for during July 30th - August 1st each year.

Diocese                              Country                                 Province

                                    Boga                                   DR Congo                                   Congo

Manicaland Zimbabwe Central Africa

                                   Tanga                                  Tanzania                                     Tanzania

                                    Ogoni                                  Nigeria                                        Nigeria

                                    Carlisle                                England                                      York

                                    Melbourne                           Australia Australia

Wave of Prayer 2019 Booklet