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The Canadian Centre for Ecumenism is once again inviting submissions for its Annual Nationwide Art Contest to illustrate the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010. Canadians of all ages are encouraged to submit their own artistic interpretation on the worldwide theme selected by Scotland: “You are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24.48). It is generally held that the 1910 World Mission Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, marked the beginnings of the modern ecumenical movement. The Conference’s aim was to help missionaries forge a common spirit and coordinate their work. The Church Unity Octave, a forerunner of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, was developed by Father Paul Wattson, SA, at Graymoor in Garrison, New York, and was first observed from January 18-25, 1908. In 1966, the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches and the Vatican Secretariat (now Council) for Promoting Christian Unity began collaborating as a common international text for worldwide usage. On this 100th anniversary of the World Mission Conference, the churches of Scotland took the lead in developing the theme for the Week of Prayer. They invite us to listen to Christ's final discourse before his ascension, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things” (Luke 24.46-48). The winning submission will be reproduced in the Canadian print material for the Week for Prayer for Christian Unity 2010, including the kit published by Novalis. The winner’s bio and photo will also appear in the Winter 2009 issue of Ecumenism. Submissions should be accompanied by the artist’s name(s), contact information, and a few lines to explain how the work fits the theme. The winning entry will be selected based on creativity as well as the ability to illustrate the 2010 theme with clarity. Entries will be considered in any medium, but submissions must be sent electronically as a digital image at a resolution of no less than 300dpi. Send submissions to info@oikoumene.ca by June 15, 2009. The winner will be notified by June 30, 2009. Founded in 1963, the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, through education and awareness raising activities, promotes Christian unity, as well as understanding and collaboration among the faithful of the world’s religions. Its quarterly periodical Ecumenism is received in 40 countries and the Centre maintains a specialized 9,000-volume library accessible to the public. For entry submission or further information: The Canadian Centre for Ecumenism 1819 René-Lévesque West #003 Montreal, QC H3H 2P5 Phone: 877-645-6863 ext. 21 Email: info@oikoumene.ca |
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