10 Jacob left Beer-sheba and went toward Haran. 11 He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head a...

Last week, I was in Marburg, Germany, at the Ecumenical Forum of European Christian Women (EFECW), where women from different countries, cultures and Christian traditions across Europe gathered for th...

Fear Not: The God Who Knows Every Sparrow In Matthew 10:24–31, Jesus prepares his disciples for the reality of following him. He does not promise them comfort or security. Instead, he tells them to ex...

Receive children. Receive me. Jesus, you saw in everyone, a child of God; in the woman shunned, drawing water in the heat of the day, in the man hated by his peers for the job he did, in the blind man...

After the death of Jesus, the disciples’ world was filled with confusion, fear, and uncertainty. Everything they had hoped for seemed to fall apart. Yet the risen Christ does not remain distant or hid...

Photo: service for Nigeria held at St Gregory the Great in Stratford-upon-Avon The office has been busy processing all the paperwork received from our branches in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. ...

Rights. Justice. Action. – For All Women and Girls International Women’s Day invites us both to recognise the harsh realities confronting many women and girls as well as remember their resilience, the...

As Lent begins on 18 February, we return to a verse many of us learned as children:
“For God so loved the world that God gave God’s only Son…” (John 3:16). This verse is more than a familiar promise—i...

As we continue to be warmed by the season of Epiphany—a season that speaks of light breaking into darkness, of God being revealed in unexpected places, and of journeys shaped by trust rather than cert...

St James’s Church, Piccadilly, is deeply grateful for the generous grant from the EWNI World Day of Prayer National Committee in 2024. This support has significantly increased our ability to sustain v...

In this final week of Advent, as we light the Angel’s Candle—the Candle of Love, we are invited to reflect on the star of Bethlehem. The star is not a sign of human achievement, but of God’s gracious ...

Advent week 3 – Joy The third week of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means “rejoice.” In a homily back in 2014, the late Pope Francis called it the Sunday of joy, inviting us to pause and “t...

Advent Week 2 – Peace Do you know that there are more than 110 active conflicts – state based, non‑state, high and low‑intensity – raging across our world today? Most remain unseen or unheard in globa...

Advent begins not in celebration but in longing. As we light the first candle of hope, we face the shadows of our world—war, displacement, fear, injustice, and the ongoing impact of HIV and AIDS. Adve...

Please pray with us for the children kidnapped from schools in Nigeria. If you can, pray the prayer below for nine consecutive days. Known as a novena, the practice is based on the nine days the Apost...

Remembering: Surrounded by the Cloud of Witnesses November is a time to remember. On the 2nd of November, on All Souls’ Day, Christian communities worldwide gather not in nostalgia, but in communion —...

1 Thessalonians 5:18: Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. One of the beautiful months of the year is October. The air sharpens, trees glow with colou...

Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” Reflection: This verse reminds us to entrust our daily work and long-term plans to God. True success and stability com...

Almighty God Your Word brought life and order upon the whole of creation, and your Word is still creating life today. To You everything is uniquely valuable. To You everyone is equally special. Forgiv...

Gracious God, As the pace of life slows for many this month, remind us to trust you with the spaces we often try to control. Help us lay down our constant planning and striving, and find peace in your...

Our next monthly prayer via Zoom is on 5 August at 10am – let’s unite in prayer for healing and strength! Whether you are at home or on the go, you can be part of this meaningful time of prayer. All a...

Letter from the Chair: Summer is a time of relaxation, adventure, and connection. Whether you’re travelling to new destinations, spending time with loved ones, or simply enjoying the slower pace of li...

I call to mind someone, just one person for now, who makes my heart smile. Who is that person? What is it about them that I warm to? I stay with this recollection and savour it… I thank God for them i...

In 2024, thanks to the amazing generosity of those who attend the WDP EWNI services, our National Committee were pleased to be able to award a grant to Pioneers’ ‘Healthy Births for Maasai Mums in Tan...

From 11-16 June 2025, the WDP Scottish Committee is hosting the European Conference in Edinburgh. European Delegates from 28 countries, our Chairperson Joyce Larko-Steiner and our Executive Director K...

Join World Day of Prayer EWNI on 3 June at 10am, via Zoom, for our monthly prayer. Let’s unite in prayer for hope. Whether you are at home or on the go, you can be part of this meaningful time of pray...

To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee, One clover, and a bee. And revery. The revery alone will do, If bees are few. Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)   Heavenly Father, God of hope, we come befor...

Lord, Give me a loving heart, a compassionate touch, a listening ear, perceptive eyes and a forgiving spirit, so that I may see and hear and understand God’s children as you do. Amen Kathleen Skinner ...

Join us monthly via Zoom to Pray together – starting on 6 May at 10am (30 minutes). Each first Tuesday of the month, we will focus on specific topics of life. Please email us at office@wwdp.org.uk for...

I really like this time of year, the clocks have gone forward and the nights are beginning to lengthen. Spring is evident all around, new buds on the trees, new colours emerging in the hedgerows and f...

I made you wonderful: What a beautiful, warm and inspiring Day of Prayer service on 7 March – many thanks for sharing your photos and feedback with us. Each year we are ‘wow’d’ by the creativity and t...

Father, we thank you for our hardworking branch secretaries and all who were involved with the WDP 2025 service. We thank You for the generosity, peace and joy pouring out from everyone’s heart gather...

The 2024 Annual Journal, a yearly publication produced by the World Day of Prayer International Committee is now available! The Journal is a reflection of the previous World Day of Prayer, “I Beg You…...

Dear God, we thank you for Your presence in the process of preparing things for the Day of Prayer 2025. We thank you for all the extra hands of volunteers to present these days around the world. Fathe...

Pray for new beginnings, new friendships and new fellowship. Pray also that the goodwill shown in past weeks can continue; that those helped will continue to be helped; and pray that the busy people c...

We were grateful to receive the latest annual report from Embrace the Middle East for WDP EWNI’s five-year Development Grant to their (NECC) Antenatal Clinics in Gaza project. Their report reflects ho...

Kia Orana and Christmas greetings! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the season of hope, peace, joy and love when we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus. It’s a happy and fun-filled time wit...

Gweddiwn O Dduw ein Tad, wrth i’r Nadolig agosau, helpa ni i ddeffro o’n trwmgwsg a goleua ein meddyliau yng nghanol byd o dywyllwch a rhyfeloedd. Ceisiwn dangnefedd yn ein byd. Gwared ni rhag anghofi...