Turkey: fighting female genital mutilation (FGM)
Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson visited Turkey in October as part of her work of researching the prevalence of, and putting a stop to, FGM. Ann-Marie’s research uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of FGM in Turkey due to a high population of diaspora from Sudan, Somalia and other Middle Eastern/Asian countries. Please pray for Ann-Marie and the […]
Argentina: women’s group
CMS short-termer Mia Byrne, who has just completed her first month in Salta, asks for prayer for a women’s group based in the north east of the city. The group provides a nurturing, supportive space for women to come together in fellowship and to study the Bible. Praise God for the way he is working […]
Argentina: women’s group
CMS short-termer Mia Byrne, who has just completed her first month in Salta, asks for prayer for a women’s group based in the north east of the city. The group provides a nurturing, supportive space for women to come together in fellowship and to study the Bible. Praise God for the way he is working […]
Middle East: Gaza ceasefire
Please continue to pray for the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Slow progress is delaying decisions on the governance of Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the rebuilding of people’s homes and lives. Pray for the churches in Israel and Gaza to be strengthened and for Christians to be able to offer reassurance and support for […]
Philippines: typhoon aftermath
One of 2025’s strongest typhoons, Typhoon Kalmaegi, has caused severe flooding in central Philippines, and at least 114 people have died since the typhoon made landfall earlier this week. Pray for the 400,000 people who have been displaced by the disaster, and the many more who have been affected, to receive the support and aid […]
South Sudan: peace dialogue
We give thanks with Joseph Noel, local partner and country coordinator in South Sudan, for a Twic and Abyei peace dialogue which took place this past week. Pray for forgiveness to be offered where it is needed and for these tribes to be moved to work together towards peace. Please pray for peace throughout the […]
Tanzania: life returning to normal
Give thanks that life is slowly returning to normal across the country following recent violent demonstrations in connection with the country’s general election. Please lift up in prayer those who are grieving the loss of loved ones or who still don’t feel safe. Ask God to keep lines of communication between CMS staff and mission […]
Uganda: mudslides
Please pray for people in Sebei, Kapchorwa, where mudslides due to heavy rain have blocked roads, destroyed farms and crops and caused at least 18 deaths. Pray for comfort, protection, and recovery for all those affected.
Brazil: walking alongside people on the margins
Please pray for people on the margins of society in Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Mission partners Marcio Ciechanovicz and Noemi Celeti are connecting with people by running activities in a 15km-long park in the heart of Indaiatuba. As they encounter people who are dealing with mental health issues, loneliness and more, pray for God to […]
DR Congo: schools in the Diocese of Goma
Mission partner Martin Gordon asks for prayer for schools across the (vast) Diocese of Goma. Education is a core part of the diocese’s ministry, and the diocese runs over 100 schools with more than 25,000 students. Give thanks that the diocese has been able to rebuild several schools that had been hit by bombs or […]
Taiwan: upcoming changes
Please pray for upcoming changes as the Bishop of Taiwan, Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang, prepares to retire in 2027. Plans are set for the new bishop’s election in May 2026, followed by consecration in November 2026, then the installation and Bishop Chang’s retirement on April 2, 2027 (when he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 72). […]
Tanzania: violent protests
Pray for people in Tanzania, where violent demonstrations broke out this week as the country held a general election. It has been reported that government critics have been arrested, abducted and even killed. Please pray for continued safety for all our partners and people in mission in Tanzania and for calm in the country as […]
