Every year on the first Thursday in March, Cook Islands Women Christian Church groups throughout the country join a worldwide movement known as the World Day of Prayer (WDP)/Te Rā Pureanga Maata a te Vainetini o Teianei Ao.

This year, the Cook Islands Christian women are proud to be hosting the global event, which will be observed today in Rarotonga at Te Are Karioi/National Auditorium, starting at 5pm.

The evening will begin with a video screening, followed by the prayer service at 6pm.

Every woman on the island is welcome to attend this special event.

Cook Islands will lead women from different denominations in over 200 countries in celebration of the 2025 World Day of Prayer

The theme is “I Made You Wonderful” which is based on Psalm 139:1-18.

In January this year, the World Day of Prayer International Committee (WDPIC) paid a visit to Rarotonga.

The Cook Islands WDP committee is led by its president Luduina Williams, supported by women leaders from the six faith-based bodies affiliated to the Religious Advisory Committee.

Te Rā Pureanga Maata a te Vainetini o Teianei Ao committee are: President - Luduina Tearikivaine Hoff-Williams, Vice President - Sharon Iro, Secretary - Sharon Connal, Treasurer – Poko Tuariki, executives - Teresa Tutai – Apostolic Church, Cathy McLean from the Latter-Day Saints, Odile Urirau from the Catholic Diocese, Sharon Iro - Seventh Day Adventist, Poko Tuariki – CICC.