Chile: new Anglican bishop
Pray for the consecration of the new Anglican Bishop of Santiago, Juan Esteban Saravia, this Sunday. At the same ceremony the Church will give thanks for the service of Archbishop Héctor Zavala Muñoz as both Bishop of Santiago and Primate of the Province of Chile and install Bishop Enrique Lago Zugadi as the new Primate. […]
DR Congo: capture of Masisi town
Last weekend, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels took the town of Masisi west of Goma and installed their own governor. Since then more than 100,000 people have fled. The Congolese government recaptured the town on Wednesday, but those who fled are unlikely to return for a long time and those who stay are at increasing risk of […]
Ethiopia: health concerns
Chris and Suzy Wilson, mission partners working in reconciliation and peacebuilding with Christian leaders in Addis Ababa, ask for prayer for Simon. Simon is one of Chris and Suzy’s former students from their previous work in the Gambella area and now works alongside Chris training church leaders in refugee camps. Recently, a few serious health […]
Peru: Indigenous Mission Synod
An indigenous mission synod will be held in Lima, Peru from 16–20 January. Indigenous leaders from across Latin America will be meeting to pray, discern, discuss and plan activities for this new year in God’s mission, focusing on leadership formation. As they review the last year, give thanks for all those who have been equipped […]
South Africa: theological training
We give thanks with mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed for training they recently delivered at the Anglican seminary in Chile to equip lecturers of theology in the country to make the most of their theology training in their teaching. Caroline and Dick are now back in South Africa and will each be providing training […]
Tibet: earthquake
Please pray for Tibet as people recover and rebuild following this week’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake. Over 120 people have been killed and more may have died due to hypothermia while trapped beneath rubble. Pray for encouragement, strength and stamina for all those involved in treating the injured and helping the displaced. Where provisions fall short, pray […]
Vietnam: evangelistic gatherings
We praise God with CMS’s manager in Asia for evangelistic gatherings which have recently taken place in Vietnam. Praise God that people have heard the truth proclaimed. Pray for the seeds of faith that have been sown to take root and grow.
Pioneer beatitudes
Rev Greg Bakker and Rev Tina Hodgett introduce a new series reflecting on the beatitudes for pioneers and priests who are collaborating in mission.
Hope from the Edges January 2025
Watch our latest good news stories from South Asia, Ecuador and the UK!
Making room – a Christmas reflection
Lisa Peart, mission partner in Bolivia, writes about the power and joy of making room for each other and for Jesus
Bolivia: Christmas outreach and marriage ministry
CMS local partner and Bishop of Bolivia Walter Toro asks us to pray for an upcoming Christmas outreach campaign at Misión Ajaría in La Paz, where church workers hope to bring the good news and share the love of Jesus with a community in need. Pray that people will meet Jesus. Bishop Walter also invites […]
