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 […]
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.
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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.
Philippines: typhoon aftermath
Please pray for people in the Philippines as they continue to attempt to recover and rebuild following two super typhoons. Pray for floodwaters to recede and for God’s comfort for those who have lost loved ones, homes and belongings. Jigsaw, a CMS mission partner-founded charity working with families living in poverty in Manila, ask for […]
South East Asia: visiting the UK
Please pray for mission partners B and M and their three children based in South East Asia as they prepare to come to the UK for a month in mid-2026. Pray for God to provide accommodation, preferably somewhere near Oxford, and to guide them as they make plans to connect with, friends and CMS supporters. […]
Recap 2025 – the Acts 11 year
Joseph Ola looks back over 2025 – a year in which the Acts 11 project deepened its voice and expanded its reach.
Asia: Flood survivors
Please continue to pray for all those affected by serious natural disasters in Asia, from floods in Thailand and Indonesia to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. May God provide for all their needs.
Chile: Alf Cooper on Songs of Praise
We give thanks for long-time mission partner Alf Cooper’s appearance on Songs of Praise on 30 November (available to watch on BBC iPlayer). Pray that people who watched would have been impacted by his words and want to learn more about CMS. As Alf and Hilary retire, pray for their many years of service to […]
DR Congo: peace at Christmas
CMS-Africa asks for prayer for lasting peace and stability in the eastern provinces of DRC, where communities continue to experience insecurity and displacement, especially in the province of Ituri. As December has often been marked by conflict, pray that people may celebrate Jesus’ birth in peace this year.
