World Day of Prayer
10.00am Friday 6th March 2026 at All Saints
'I will give you rest, come'
This is a global event where every country around the world takes part in the same service on the same day. Each year the service is written by women of a different country; the service for 2026 is being prepared by the christian women of Nigeria with the theme “I will give you rest, come”.
The 2026 World Day of Prayer materials from Nigeria bring us a powerful invitation drawn from Matthew 11:28-30. At a time when people worldwide are carrying heavy burdens, our Nigerian sisters offer profound insights into finding rest in God.
Through their exploration of different kinds of burdens - shame, systemic oppression, religious persecution, poverty and despair - the writers help us understand both the weight of human suffering and the depths of divine rest. Their work shows us that true rest isn't just about physical relief, but about transformation through God's grace and community support.
The Nigerian committee has woven together their cultural wisdom with the universal need for rest. Through symbols like the calabash bowl, which represents both daily sustenance and divine provision, they remind us how God meets us in our weariness.
In Wokingham, churches take turns to host the World Day of Prayer Service. In 2026 it was held at All Saints Church, Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, RG40 1TN on Friday 6th March at 10.00am. Refreshments were served after the service. All were welcome to this ecumenical service.
More information: worlddayofprayer.net/nigeria-2026 www.wwdp.org.uk
Artwork: “Rest for the Weary” by Gift Amarachi Ottah