World Day of Prayer

Occurring
Friday 07 March 2025 Friday at for 1 hour
Venue
The English Church in Ostend
Address
Langestraat 101 Ostend, 8400, Belgium

The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen's initiative held in 2025 at the Hazegraskerk Ostend. It's run under the motto "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action" and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.

The English Church in Ostend

Welcome to the English Church in Ostend!

We are a friendly Church of England (Anglican) church.

We are a multicultural community who worship in English under the spiritual leadership of the Reverend Augustine Nwaekwe.

Our church is open to all, and a very warm welcome awaits you. It's indeed your church.

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The English Church Ostend/Bruges

Langestraat 101
8400 Ostend
Belgium

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World Day of Prayer

Occurring
Friday 07 March 2025 Friday at for 1 hour
Venue
The English Church in Ostend
Address
Langestraat 101 Ostend, 8400, Belgium

The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen's initiative held in 2025 at the Hazegraskerk Ostend. It's run under the motto "Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action" and is celebrated annually in over 170 countries on the first Friday in March. The movement aims to bring together women of various races, cultures and traditions in a yearly common Day of Prayer, as well as in closer fellowship, understanding and action throughout the year.

Safeguarding

Our parish of Ostend is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO).

Our Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the PSO Yvonne Ferrari at +32 475 25 06 18 or the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor at [email protected].

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

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