Events and local groups

Events

Join us as we discover more about God’s mission together

Past eventsUpcoming events
Bold. Broad. Boundless: God’s mission – always full of surprise!
Saturday 10 October, 10am

CMS Northern Conference 2026. An in person gathering to celebrate, learn and pray together for CMS’s mission around the world.

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Mission on the Margins: Multiply Pioneer Mission
Saturday 17 October, 9am

Gather with other pioneers to celebrate stories of hope, explore theology that sustains, and share practical wisdom

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Connect and Pray: Africa
Tuesday 20 October, 6pm

Join together online to pray for CMS work in Africa

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Human, Holy, Artificial: Mission and Pioneering in the Age of AI
Tuesday 10 November, 10am

Explore the emerging landscape of AI through the lens of mission and pioneering

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The Assembly 2026
Tuesday 17 November, 9.30 am

Reimagining Spirituality in a Post-Colonial World – two vibrant days of listening, sharing, celebrating, ideating, exploring.

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More events coming soon…

Pioneer Mission Training open days

Get a taste of our unique learning community and all the options available for pioneer mission training with CMS. From February to July, we have open days in person in Oxford and open evenings online. Join us!

Pioneer open daysMore about pioneer training

Open days 2026–27

Choosing where to study is a big decision, so meet our team for yourself and find out what makes Church Mission Society Pioneer Mission Training a unique place to learn and grow.

Open day events (online, UK times):

  • Tuesday 3 November 2026, 7.30–8.30pm
  • Tuesday 2 March 2027, 1–2pm
  • Tuesday 20 April 2027, 7.30–8.30pm
  • Tuesday 15 June 2027, 1–2pm
  • Tuesday 20 July 2027, 7.30–8.30pm

Or in person at CMS House in Oxford: 10.30am to 2pm

  • Tuesday 20 April 2027, 10:30am to 1pm

There is also an opportunity to visit Cuddesdon for those considering ordination in the Church of England.

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Local groups

Want to connect with others near you who share your enthusiasm for mission? Many groups organise their own events.

Click the drawer icon on the top left to get a list of places. Click on a place name or a map marker to see contact details of local groups.

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