We want to showcase inspiring photos from our parishes, schools and worshipping communities that reflect the fantastic things that go on across our diocese with our We Pray photo competition.
Do you have a photo that caputures life across our churches, worshipping communities and schools in your local community? If the answer is yes, we would love to see it and invite you to enter our We Pray photo competition.
Winning photos will feature on the cover of future editions of We Pray.
The photograph featured on the cover of the September - November 2024 edition of We Pray is a picture of f St James Church, Brightlingsea under the Northern Lights.
The photograph featured on the cover of the June - August 2024 edition of We Pray is a picture of a summer fete taken by Sarah Openshaw at St Mary’s Church, Kelvedon, Essex.
How to enter
Use the form below to enter a photo into the competition:
Requirements
- Entries need to be high resolution.
- Please ensure you have the relevant photo permissions to use the image.
The closing dates and themes
December 2024 - February 2025 edition
Closing date: 15th November 2024
Theme: Advent and Christmas
March 2025 - May 2025 edition
Closing date: 14th February 2025
Theme: Lent and Easter
June - August 2025 edition
Closing date: 16th May 2025
Theme: Summer fetes and gatherings
September - November 2025 edition
Closing date: 15th August 2025
Theme: Harvest, Remembrance or Creationtide
Photography tips
The Church of England blog post below offers information on photography in churches and tips for taking good quality photographs.
You can also download our photography tips flyer as shown below!
