This service is part of the weekly Anglican Eucharist in the College Chapel, featuring music sung by the Choir of King’s College London. It forms part of our series marking Women’s History Month and draws on World Day of Prayer resources from Nigeria, highlighting the achievements and struggles of Nigerian women. Our guest preacher will be Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Smith, Superintendent of Wesley’s Chapel and Leysian Mission. The Presider will be Revd Sarah Farrow, Vice-Dean & Chaplain to the St Thomas' & Waterloo Campuses.

Revd Canon Dr Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith is a Methodist Minister serving as Superintendent of Wesley's Chapel and Leysian Mission, the London church opened in 1778 for John Wesley, founder of Methodism. She also chairs the Global Relationships Committee of the Methodist Church in Great Britain and has a particular interest in the global work of Methodism in education. With a background in higher education, Jennifer completed the PhD in politics (Leicester, 2001) and taught at graduate level before coming into the ministry. She has published a peer-reviewed study of Windrush Generation British Methodist experience and has ongoing research interests in cross-cultural leadership. An Honorary Canon of St Paul's Cathedral in London and a US citizen, Jennifer is a regular contributor to BBC religious broadcasting, such as Thought for the Day, and a widely invited speaker and preacher.