DR Congo: call to prayer

Communities in eastern DR Congo have been left shattered and in fear by violent conflict, particularly around the city of Goma. Many challenges remain as people cope with the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and CMS partners continue to offer support. Please keep praying for our brothers and sisters in eastern DR Congo […]

Philippines: improved crisis response

We give thanks with Jigsaw Kids’ Ministries and mission partner Tim Lee for the charity’s newly-developed crisis response teams, part of their work of bringing life in all its fullness to children and families through eight centres across Manila. Pray for God to use these teams to bring hope and healing to children and families […]

Uganda: coffee mother garden

Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell are based in Gulu in the north of Uganda, where they work with Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (Sarah as principal). They ask for prayer as Simon and others develop a coffee mother garden on the diocesan land. Pray for this mother garden, a garden of approved clones of […]

UK: change of CEO

As you may have already heard, Alastair Bateman is stepping down from his role as CEO of Church Mission Society at the end of July. Pray for CMS, in particular the trustees and recruitment team seeking the right person to take over this role and lead CMS into the future.

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