UK: Pioneering Parishes

4 June 2026

CMS’s Pioneering Parishes programme supports churches to turn their focus outwards to reach people in the community who are unlikely to come to them. The leaders of the programme are currently waiting to hear whether they will receive funding for another three years. Pray for wisdom for those making this decision and for God’s will to be done.

Give thanks for a new book coming out by the Pioneering Parishes team, Into All The Parish – pray for this book to inspire and encourage many churches in mission.

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