Posted on: 6th March 2025

Here is the date and times of World Day of Prayer services in a variety of churches across central and North Leeds, on Friday March 7th. This is not an exhaustive list; there will be other gatherings in other parts of Leeds.

1.30pm St Anne's Cathedral, LS2 8BE

3.15pm Oakwood Church, LS8 2QB

6.00pm Leeds Minster, LS2 7BD

6.30pm St Andrew's URC Church, LS8 1DS

This annual World Day of Prayer Service has been prepared by Christian Women around the world for over a hundred years. It is always a moving service and reminds us that we belong to a worldwide family and that we have much to give to and receive from each other.

This international intercultural initiative is part of a wave of Prayer encircling the globe.
It begins in Samoa and prayer in native languages travels throughout the world — through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas before finishing in American Samoa some 38 hours later. 

 It will be celebrated in over 120 countries.

Each year the service is prepared by women from a different country, and this year it has been written by the women of The Cook Islands. This group of 15 islands in the South Pacific Ocean has a rich and colourful Māori heritage and a deep connection to nature.

Next year's service will be prepared by Christian women from Nigeria. It will take place on Friday 6th March 2026 in a variety of different church denominations across Leeds.

I am responsible along with a colleague for coordinating the Leeds Minster gathering on Friday 7th March at 6pm.  Representatives from a variety of churches will take part in leading and participating in the prayer service, sharing refreshments together afterwards