UK: Connect and Pray for Africa

Pray for a powerful time together at CMS’s Connect and Pray event on this Monday evening, 2 March, where supporters are invited to come together online and pray for CMS’s work in Africa. Pray for strong internet connections, particularly for those joining from Africa. To sign up, go to: churchmissionsociety.org/pray-africa

UK: Community Shed Carlisle

We give thanks with mission partner Garry Ion for a huge answer to prayer! Following the closure of Carlisle’s Community Shed in October 2025, the local community was able to raise money to start the project up again. Garry and the Community Shed team are now in the process of setting up in a new […]

Living your faith in public

If you’ve been thinking of booking your place on the Faith in Public course then don’t wait any longer. Spaces are filling up.

What’s the point of church?

Do we see the church and its ongoing life as “a discerning conversation”, asks Paul Bradbury

Webinar: Dreaming from a place of lament

Cathy Ross explores lament as the catalyst for healing and something new.

South West Hub: final module for 2025 cohort

Tina Hodgett celebrates a wonderful final module in the company of South West pioneering students.

UK: men on the margins in Carlisle

Over the past five years, mission partner Garry Ion has been supporting people on the margins, especially men, through practical work in Carlisle’s Community Shed. At the end of October, the Shed closed down, making it harder to come alongside people in the community who need support. Pray for conversations around relaunching the Shed, particularly […]

Pioneer graduation celebration 2025

Students praise unique learning community and experienced guides

Fringe dweller – coming soon!

New book by Jonny Baker and David Cotterill features 40 reflections on Jesus' encounters at the edges.

Tanzania: ongoing peace

Mission partners Festo and Grace Kanungha, who previously served in Tanzania, ask for prayer for the nation following recent political unrest in connection with the country’s general election in October. Please pray for the country to remain peaceful and for wise and good leadership.

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 […]

Shine Your Light at Christmas

CMS backs nationwide campaign to take Christmas message into public spaces