World Day of Prayer 2026

The annual World Day of Prayer take place on Friday 6 March.

It is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice.

There are services across Scotland on the 6 March. Find a service near you here and search for services in your area. More information at www.wdpscotland.org.uk.

The service for 2026 was written by a group of ecumenical Nigerian Christian women. Nigeria has a population of over 211 million with over 250 ethnic groups; the three largest are the Hausa-Fulani, Yoruba and Igbo. Christianity is a major religious influence.

The writers of this service call us to find rest in God.

The women explore different kinds of burden to help us understand both the weight of human suffering and the depths of divine compassion for those who are weary. T

hree women share their stories speaking to us about the suffering of widows, the shadow of religious persecution and the burdens of poverty which can bring despair. Their experiences show us how God provides rest through support from their community and their faith and hope in God.

The World Day of Prayer is for everyone – men, women and young people.

A warm welcome awaits you at your local service, and you are invited to share your faith, joy and hopes.