World Day of Prayer is an international inter-church event that began about100 years ago bridging social, geographic and political barriers in over 170 countries.  Coordinator for the local event Betty Fehr invites men, women and children of all ages to attend as they celebrate the theme I Know The Plans I Have For You from Jeremiah 29:11.  She explains the women of England, Wales and Northern Ireland have prepared the service this year.  She adds we are encourage to reflect on the changes and challenges faced by these countries as they have evolved independently and collectively over hundreds of years and the writing team has shared the injustice obstacles that immigrant women to the UK have met, the selfishness of Britain as a conquering nation and the hopes for the future.

The celebration is being held Friday night at 7 at Northminster United Church at 250 Bracken Street.  Offerings received through the World Day of Prayer transform prayers into action in the form of project grants empowering women and children in our own country and throughout the world.