An in person gathering to celebrate, learn and pray together for CMS’s mission around the world.

• Date: Saturday 10 October 2026
• Time: 10am–3pm
• Venue:
• St John’s Walton, Chesterfield S42 7LT

Guest speakers:

• Andy Roberts (CEO, CMS)
• Jason and Tracy Day (Thailand)
• Andrew and Lisa Peart (Bolivia)

The church will provide a sandwich and cake lunch.

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To book your place contact Bob Lunt robert.lunt539@hotmail.com

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From slavery to freedom

As we reflect on the remarkable journey of Sadhu Sundar Singh – from the plains of Punjab to wherever God led him, we are also invited to think about our own spiritual journey and where God may be calling us today.

Date and time: 21 June 2026, 12pm

Venue: Church of the Ascension, Ascension Road, Salford, Manchester M7 1AG

Speaker: The Revd Canon Rana Khan, Chairman, CMS Asia Forum

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For more information contact
Jane Fulford: janecfulford6@gmail.com
The Revd Canon Falak Sher: 07930 573624

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Save the date

The face of Christianity in Britain is changing fast, and it’s a lot more exciting than the headlines suggest.

We’d love you to join CMS and the Acts 11 Centre for Global Witness and Human Migration in Liverpool (or online) 4–5 September 2026.

Named after the first multicultural church in the Bible, Acts 11 is a space where we explore the beautiful, messy and life-giving ways that migration is shaping our faith today.

The Mission and Migration conference isn’t just a series of lectures; it’s a conversation about how we live and worship together. We’ll be looking at how historic UK churches and vibrant diaspora congregations can move past “polite distance” into true, equal partnership.

Whether you’re leading a church, working on the ground, or just curious about how faith crosses borders, come and join us.

With keynote insights from Dr Alex Chow and Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh, we’ll dive into the real-world joys and challenges of doing mission side-by-side.

• When: 4–5 September 2026
• Where: Liverpool and online
• Who: Mission leaders, practitioners, and anyone ready to see the church through fresh eyes.

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As we cross the threshold into autumn, we gather at the equinox – that moment of balance between light and dark – to reflect on the horizons within us and beyond us.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District, Equinox Retreat weaves together hiking in the fells, generous hospitality, reflective conversation, shared meals, still moments, and space to breathe. It is time to step back from the noise, look forward with intention, deepen old friendships and form new connections, and reconnect with nature and the great outdoors.

Rooted gently within the Christian tradition, the retreat also offers space to revitalise our connection to the divine. We approach faith here as something spacious, embodied and alive – attentive to beauty, open to mystery, and grounded in love.

Expect:

• Guided walks in stunning landscapes 
• Thoughtful conversation and gentle reflection 
• Space for solitude and stillness 
• Shared meals prepared by Home Community Café 
• Warm, relaxed community 

Whether you come seeking clarity, rest, connection, spiritual renewal, or simply fresh air and good company, you are warmly welcome.

• Hosted by Paul Rose and Johnny Sertin
• Catering by Home Community Cafe

Take part

Cost: £150 per person
A subsidised rate is available if needed – please do ask. We do not want anyone to miss out.

Book now via eventbrite Download flyer

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A time to pray online together for CMS’s work in Africa. With live input from Africa and news from CMS.

You are warmly invited to join us in prayer for CMS people in mission, working alongside the Anglican church in Tanzania to equip and encourage where followers of Jesus are in a minority. Hear all about a new and developing sphere of work for CMS and partners in the region.

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Just register via eventbrite

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Although it’s probably not immediately obvious from the weather, the summer holidays are approaching!

Summer can be the time to rest, take stock, evaluate what’s going well and what isn’t then make plans for the future. If that’s you this summer then make sure you book yourself (and your PCC) onto a Pioneering Parishes course this autumn. It will give you all the tools you need to move forward.

So before you get that out of office on and enjoy some rest, make sure you book your place – it will save your to do list once you’re back from holiday.

Here’s all our events from September

Culture Change in Practice
Starts Monday 16 September at 12:00pm
Four webinars for church leaders grappling with the challenge of developing a pioneering culture and a mixed ecology of church.
Find out more. Book now.

Community of Learning
Thursday 3 October at 1:30pm
A regular gathering of the Pioneering Parishes learning community. We share case studies, experiences and wisdom. We discuss issues and ideas.
Find out more. Book now.

First Steps
Starts Thursday 3 October at 7:30pm
Four webinars which help both priests and lay people discover pioneering; what it is and why it’s integral to healthy parish life.
Find out more. Book now.

Values Day
Saturday 5 October at 10:00am
Discerning who we aspire to be for God and our community: this online training day will give you the tools to ask the right questions, identify values and adopt them.
Find out more. Book now.

Don’t miss out. Book now.

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