Our sisters in Nigeria invite us to join them
for the World Day of Prayer at 10:45am
on Friday 6th March 2026.
The service they have prepared reflects
on the theme, "I will give you rest."
The World Day of Prayer is an international,
women-led, ecumenical movement that shares
the hopes, concerns, and prayers of women
from around the globe.
Each year, women from a different country
craft a service, sharing their unique spiritual
journey and culture.
For 2026, the women of Nigeria have created
a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith
and experiences in a world filled with struggles and anxieties.
The preparation for this day is extensive.
The writing country and theme are chosen years in advance,
and the service then travels to the international committee in New York
for translation and dissemination to national committees in over
120 participating countries.
From there it is adapted and shared locally, culminating in gatherings
at hundreds of churches every March.
This day is a powerful demonstration of global solidarity.
It begins in Samoa and moves across the world in a continuous
wave of prayer, finishing 38 hours later in American Samoa.
It truly is a worldwide day of prayer!