Prayer news

Prayer news

Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation

In the wake of the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who has been our patron since taking office in 2013, we join in prayer for the victims and survivors of abuse everywhere, especially in church settings. Protecting people from abuse is central to the whole mission of the Church. We pray that Archbishop Justin’s decision will prove a defining step towards making the Church a truly safe place.

Praying together

We have the joy of being a praying community online and offline. Here is today’s prayer from Prayerlines, our daily, printed prayer guide.

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Today’s prayer

“Devonport is a challenging place. Please pray that we are able to meet the needs of those we are in touch with, the families and especially those who use the Food Club,” writes Ruth Sayers, a mission partner and church worker in Plymouth. Pray for those who use the Food Club to find acceptance and understanding as well as provisions.

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Ecuador: rain

A recent drought has led to power outages due to the country’s high reliance on hydroelectric power. Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos asks for prayer for rain to replenish the rivers and hydroelectric plants. Pray, too, for the government’s plans for contracts for energy from other sources to be finalised in the coming months and […]

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Nepal: mental health training

Give thanks for the safe return of mission associates Claire and Ian Ferrer to the UK after nearly six weeks in Nepal teaching on mental health to various organisations all over the country. Pray for people to have gained understanding and knowledge about mental health and for them to be able to use this knowledge in […]

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North Africa: new placement

We give thanks with mission associates C and E for their new placement in North Africa and that their visas have been approved. Pray for this couple as they transition to their new location and prepare to officially take up their placement in the New Year. Pray for practical matters such as accommodation to fall into […]

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South Asia: training in schools

Mission associate Mary Fairfield recently travelled to South Asia to help train teachers and students at six different schools as they experimented with new approaches to activity-based learning. Pray that these new approaches will improve learning and help both teachers and students enjoy their school experience more.

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Uganda: training for young people

Judith Murungi, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, asks for prayer for upcoming 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy) training for young people in Nakasongola from 2–7 December. Pray for the participants to be motivated to discover their gifting and step into new opportunities.

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UK: pioneer students

Lift up CMS pioneer students who are graduating on 4 December – may they be able to have a joyous celebration in the midst of the busy pre-Christmas season. Please also pray for fresh energy in the last few weeks before Christmas for those students who have not yet finished their studies.

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Israel-Palestine and Lebanon: how to pray?

Mission partners Fiona and Joel, who are usually based in Jordan, help to guide our prayers

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Ukraine: 1,000 days of war

On Tuesday, Ukraine marked 1,000 days since the Russian invasion. Our local partners Valery Alymov and Anya Manchuliak, with mission partner Alison Giblett, invite us to pray: Valery and Anya have sent a video message here.

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Africa: training leaders

Mission partners in different areas of Africa report that teaching terms are coming to a close. In Uganda, Sarah and Simon Cawdell give thanks for training for lay readers trained this term at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Uganda. Pray for these leaders as they return to their churches equipped with more biblical […]

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Brazil: prison ministry

Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh and Katia Rocks are involved in prison ministry in Florianópolis, Brazil. They invite us to give thanks for men engaging with discipleship materials and to pray for Jesus to bring lasting transformation in their lives. They also ask us to pray that obstacles in running courses in the women’s […]

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DR Congo: Sunday school ministry

Give thanks for a gathering in Bunia to write Sunday school resources for the Anglican Church across Congo. Local partner Bisoke Balikenga and mission partner Martin Gordon participated in this first attempt to write coordinated resources for the whole church. Pray for the team putting together these resources, and for children in the churches to […]

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Peru: reaching people at the edges

Please pray for a gathering in Lima over the next week (24 November to 1 December) bringing together CMS people in mission and pioneers who are exploring ways to share Jesus with people who wouldn’t ordinarily connect with churches. As the group comes together from across Latin America to discern how to catalyse more creative […]

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