UK: healing from chronic fatigue

Mission partner Dave Bookless asks for prayer for his wife Anne, who has been struggling with ME/chronic fatigue. Pray for Anne to recover enough to return to the work she loves as rector of St Mary’s Norwood Green, where there are so many opportunities. Pray particularly for wisdom about a phased return and plans to […]

UK: people in mission gathering

Give thanks for this week’s conference near Northampton for people in mission currently in the UK. Pray for all the people in mission who attended to come away feeling refreshed and equipped for what’s next. Those attending as part of their preparation for short-term placements will continue with training in Birmingham: pray for God to […]

Hope from the Edges February 2025

Watch our latest good news stories from the Middle East, DR Congo and Cumbria!

Sharing skills, community and Jesus

Mission partner Garry Ion reports on Carlisle’s Community Shed, from seasonal crafts to a former prisoner sharing his faith.

UK: potential change to visa rules

Please lift up CMS people in mission past and present who may be affected by a changes to the rules around a British citizen bringing a non-British spouse to the UK. On 20 January, parliament is set to debate what level of income a British citizen needs to earn to apply for a visa for […]

Pioneer open days and evenings 2025

Start imagining where your journey could take you.

Celebrating a ‘first’

Harvey Kwiyani shares the excitement and possibility heralded by our first African Christianity graduates

Running community

MA graduate Nik Stevenson combines walking, running and online ministry in Yorkshire

Hope from the Edges January 2025

Watch our latest good news stories from South Asia, Ecuador and the UK!

UK: Christmas message from Bishop Martin Gordon

We give thanks that mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, DR Congo, has been given the opportunity to preach at midnight communion on Christmas Eve from St Mary’s Warwick, and broadcast on BBC One. Pray for God to speak to people’s hearts through Martin’s message.

Worldwide: Christmas break

As CMS people in mission and staff celebrate Christmas, please pray for a restful time with family and friends for those who will see them, and a meaningful time of celebrating the coming of Jesus for all. For those in countries where there is persecution, pray for safety. Pray for fresh vision for how God […]

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.