In 1968, materials officially prepared jointly by the WCC Faith and Order Commission 
and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity began to be used. The themes
from 1968-2003 are as follows: 

1968
To the praise of his glory (Ephesians 1: 14) 

1969
Called to freedom (Galatians 5: 13) 

1970
We are fellow workers for God (1 Corinthians 3: 9)  
(Preparatory meeting held at the Monastery of Niederaltaich, 
Federal Republic of Germany)

1971
...and the communion of the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 13: 13) 
(Preparatory meeting held in Rome, Italy)

1972
I give you a new commandment (John 13: 34) 
(Preparatory meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland)

1973
Lord, teach us to pray (Luke 11: 1) 
(Preparatory meeting held at the Abbey of Montserrat, Spain)

1974
That every tongue confess: Jesus Christ is Lord (Philippians 2: 1-13)
(Preparatory meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland)

1975
(In April 1974 a letter was sent to member churches and other interested parties 
concerning the setting up of local groups to be involved in the preparation of the 
Week of Prayer brochure. An Australian group was the first to take up this plan in 
preparing the 1975 initial draft of the Week of Prayer.)

God's purpose: all things in Christ (Ephesians 1: 3-10) (Material from an Australian 
group. Preparatory meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland)

1976
We shall be like him (1 John 3: 2) or Called to become what we are  
(Material from Caribbean Conference of Churches. 
Preparatory meeting held in Rome, Italy)

1977
Enduring together in hope (Romans 5: 1-5) 
(Material from Lebanon, in the midst of a civil war. Preparatory meeting held in Geneva.)

1978
No longer strangers (Ephesians 2: 13-22) 
(Material from an ecumenical team in Manchester, England)

1979
Serve one another to the glory of God (l Peter 4: 7-11)  
(Material from Argentina. Preparatory meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland)

1980
Your kingdom come (Matthew 6: 10) 
(Material from an ecumenical group in Berlin, German Democratic Republic. 
Preparatory meeting held in Milan)

1981
One Spirit - many gifts - one body (1 Corinthians 12: 3b-13)
(Material from Graymoor Fathers, USA. 
Preparatory meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland)

1982
May all find their home in you, O Lord (Psalm 84)  
(Material from Kenya. Preparatory meeting held in Milan, Italy)

1983
Jesus Christ - the Life of the World (1 John 1: 1-4) 
(Material from an ecumenical group in Ireland. 
Preparatory meeting held in Céligny (Bossey), Switzerland)

1984
Called to be one through the cross of our Lord (1 Cor 2: 2 and Col 1: 20).
(Preparatory meeting held in Venice, Italy)

1985
From death to life with Christ (Ephesians 2: 4-7) 
(Material from Jamaica. Preparatory meeting held in Grandchamp, Switzerland)

1986
You shall be my witnesses (Acts 1: 6-8)  
(Material from Yugoslavia (Slovenia). Preparatory meeting held in Yugoslavia)

1987
United in Christ - a New Creation (2 Corinthians 5: 17-6: 4a) 
(Material from England. Preparatory meeting held in Taizé, France)

1988
The love of God casts out fear (1 John 4: 18) 
(Material from Italy - Preparatory meeting held in Pinerolo, Italy)

1989
Building community: one body in Christ (Romans 12: 5-6a)
(Material from Canada. Preparatory meeting held in Whaley Bridge, England)

1990
That they all may be one...That the world may believe (John 17) 
(Material from Spain. Preparatory meeting held in Madrid, Spain)

1991
Praise the Lord, all you nations! (Psalm 117 and Romans 15: 5-13) 
(Material from Germany. Preparatory meeting held in Rotenburg an der Fulda, 
Federal Republic of Germany)

1992
I am with you always ... Go, therefore (Matthew 28: 16-20)  
(Material from Belgium. Preparatory meeting held in Bruges, Belgium)

1993
Bearing the fruit of the Spirit for Christian unity (Galatians 5: 22-23) 
(Material from Zaire. Preparatory meeting held near Zurich, Switzerland)

1994
The household of God: called to be one in heart and mind (Acts 4: 23-37) 
(Material from Ireland. Preparatory meeting held in Dublin, Republic of Ireland)

1995
Koinonia: communion in God and with one another (John 15: 1-17) 
(Preparatory meeting held in Bristol, England)

1996
Behold, I stand at the door and knock (Rev. 3: 14-22)  
(Material from Portugal. Preparatory meeting held in Lisbon, Portugal)

1997
We entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God ù (2 Cor 5: 20)  
(Material from Scandinavia. Preparatory meeting held in Stockholm, Sweden)

1998
The Spirit helps us in our weakness (Romans 8: 14-27) 
(Material from France. Preparatory meeting held in Paris, France)

1999
He will dwell with them as their God, they will be his peoples (Rev. 21: 1-7) 
(Material from Malaysia. Preparatory meeting held in Monastery of Bose, Italy)

2000
Blessed be God who has blessed us in Christ (Eph 1: 3-14)  
(Preparatory material from the Middle East Council of Churches. 
Preparatory meeting held at La Verna, Italy)

2001
I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life (Jn 14: 1-6)  
(Preparatory material from Romania and meeting held in Vulcan, Romania)

2002
For with you is the fountain of life (Ps 36:[35] 5-9)  
(Material CEEC and CEC. Preparatory meeting Ottmaring,)

2003
We Have this Treasure in Clay Jars (2 Cor 4:7)