CMS Magazine Winter 2026

All the stories from the Winter 2026 edition in one place

Chile: wildfires

Please pray for people in central and southern Chile, where wildfires have killed at least 20 people. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds of houses have been destroyed. Give thanks for donations and the many volunteers working together to cook and distribute food, offer basic healthcare and clear debris. Pray […]

DR Congo: one year since rebel attack

This coming Monday, 26 January, will mark one year since the M23 rebel attack in the city of Goma. More than 3,000 lives were lost and a further 700,000 people were displaced. Even so, mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma says God is at work in and through the Church. In Martin’s words, “The […]

Iran: protests

Please continue to pray for the people of Iran, where ongoing protests against the Islamic regime have led to more than 4,000 deaths (Human Rights Activists News Agency’s estimate) and untold suffering for victims’ families. Pray for God’s comfort for all those who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are still missing. Pray […]

Middle East: more violence in Gaza

This week, the BBC reported 17 more deaths at the hands of Israeli airstrikes, artillery and gunfire in Gaza. In total, at least 466 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 10 October 2025, the date of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pray for God to intervene so that this longstanding conflict is brought […]

Taiwan: God’s love in action through clean-up

Mission partner Catherine Lee works with the Taiwan Episcopal Church, supporting the church and chaplaincy ministry of the Diocese of Taiwan. She writes that the town of Guangfu, Hualien, was inundated with mud after a Super Typhoon hit Taiwan in September, causing widespread and fatal devastation. A team from Taiwan Episcopal Church, including Catherine, spent […]

Tanzania: SAFI cafe and crafts shop

We give thanks with Ben and Katy Ray that the SAFI (See Ability First International) cafe and crafts shop opened its doors to the public in October and is a great success! Ben and Katy are based in Usa River, near Arusha, where they are building a community for people with disabilities to belong, explore […]

Goma DRC: one year after invasion, church thrives

Bishop Martin Gordon describes seeing rapid church growth amid conflict

CMS Southern Conference 2026

Community work on the edges: God’s love in action

On being public with faith

Dominic Budhi-Thornton takes a walk from Piccadilly station to Manchester Cathedral

Spiritual hunger in the Middle East

Spiritual hunger in the Middle East leading to “discipleship gap” say local Christian leaders

New year, new trustees

Five new faces bring a wealth of expertise to the board