UK: office staff

We give thanks for the chance for CMS office staff to spend time together and build each other up at CMS’s all-staff picnic this week. Pray for this time together to enable office staff to continue to work together smoothly to support mission at the edges around the world.

UK: election

Please pray for the UK following the general election on 4 July. Pray for the future prime minister to be open to God’s leading in his role and be guided to make decisions that clearly benefit the nation.

South East Asia: safety and settling in

Please pray for mission partners B and M – for protection for B as he travels next month, for B’s visa for Ireland to come through and for the family as they settle into life in Ireland for their home leave.

Yes! Anglican Inspiration

A new book by CMS member Maurice Sinclair helps us reflect on our own place in God's missional plans

Bloomin’ mission!

Old mission partners never really retire, says David Sharland, who served for decades in east Africa... and now by the Irish Sea.

Cathy Ross on Loved, Called, Gifted podcast

Hear what Cathy has to say about women in mission and 'pious domesticity', including the hidden stories of women missionaries.

Tiger, cow or horse? Enterprise at the edges

Enterprise can be a kingdom blessing for those on the edge, says CMS first year MA student Jerry Marshall

“Truth gathering” – an intercultural worship journey

Rev Ruwani Gunawardene narrates a personal journey into the Asian Satsang style expression of worship

Creation and Advent

What does it mean for Jesus to be born into a world of ecological collapse?

Cleaning up the cleaning sector

Maritza has gone from being treated like a machine to being seen for her worth as a person.

Beauty / brokenness

The contrasts on show while walking in the local park help Anna and Chris Hembury reflect on how God sees us.

What happens in a Community Shed?

One member of Carlisle's Community Shed tells Garry Ion their story of new-found confidence and belonging.