Why we are reading novels together
Tyler Horton on the power of a good book to explore the inner lives of others in a safe way
Australia: Bondi Beach shooting
Pray for all those affected by the Bondi Beach shooting on 14 December. May our God pour out his Spirit on the grieving families and friends of the 15 victims who were killed, and amid the heartache bring the kind of transformation and healing only he can into the lives of everyone involved. Pray for […]
South Asia: successful trip to visit schools
Give thanks for a recent trip by mission associates who train teachers to schools in South Asia. They visited six different schools – some of which they hadn’t visited for several years – and found that facilities had been improved and that students were thriving in their faith and studies. Pray for God to continue […]
Chile: theology training
Caroline and Dick Seed, usually based in Cape Town, South Africa, equip theological educators across Africa and beyond. Currently they are in Chile supporting leaders of the Centre for Pastoral Studies (CEP) to deliver teacher training. Please pray for good communication, for the CEP staff to have the confidence to deliver the teaching, and for […]
Sudan: hope in a desperate situation
Bishop Hassan James, who serves people in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan, recently visited the CMS office in Oxford. He talked about the very difficult situation in Sudan, with war and hunger rife – but also shared of the hope and the support local churches are providing. Ministers have stood by their communities and are […]
Ukraine: low on power, low on hope
The BBC reports that most people in Ukraine are living with lengthy power cuts due to Russian attacks on infrastructure. Alison Giblett shares that in Kyiv, temperatures are hovering around zero degrees, plunging many people into a desperate situation. Pray for stamina for the energy providers and technicians who are working hard to provide as […]
Worldwide: a restful Christmas
Pray for a restful break over Christmas and New Year for CMS people in mission and office staff. Pray for the discipline to switch off from work (particularly for those who work from home), for the true significance of Christmas to be celebrated and for people to find space and time to rest so they […]
A Christmas message from CMS CEO Andy Roberts
Andy Roberts, CEO of Church Mission Society, ponders the possibility of "disruption" as we follow Jesus to the edges together.
Fringe Dweller book launch
Celebrate the launch of a new book of reflections on Jesus' encounters at the edges by Jonny Baker and David Cotterill.
Will 2026 be the year you get your theological qualification?
CMS Open days onsite in Oxford and online Open evenings 2026
Bolivia: not giving up
Mission partners Andrew and Lisa Peart partner with their local church to engage their local community in pioneering mission through generous, creative hospitality. We give thanks with Andrew and Lisa for their friend Adviento, who gave his life to Jesus before he passed away in May. In 2024, Adviento joined a Bible study hosted by […]
Middle East: second phase of Gaza peace plan
According to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a second phase of the US-brokered plan to end the war in Gaza is close, but key issues still need to be resolved. Pray for people’s hearts to be turned to peace and for these issues to be resolved quickly.
