A tribute to Abelino Apeleo
Chile's first indigenous Anglican bishop was longstanding friend and inspiration
Chile: state of catastrophe
In north-central Chile, floods and mudslides due to heavy rains have claimed at least five lives, and several more people are missing. An additional 99,000+ people are isolated and a state of catastrophe has been declared in the Coquimbo region and the province of Huasco. Pray for stamina for rescue teams, and for the thousands […]
Latin America: new mission manager
Give thanks for CMS’s new mission manager in Latin America, Alonso Silva. Based in Santiago, Chile, Alonso will be drawing on his 20 years of experience as a missional leader and pioneer practitioner to help lead CMS’s work and support CMS people in mission in the region. Pray for God to use Alonso powerfully in […]
Chile: wildfires
Please pray for people in central and southern Chile, where wildfires have killed at least 20 people. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds of houses have been destroyed. Give thanks for donations and the many volunteers working together to cook and distribute food, offer basic healthcare and clear debris. Pray […]
Chile: theology training
Caroline and Dick Seed, usually based in Cape Town, South Africa, equip theological educators across Africa and beyond. Currently they are in Chile supporting leaders of the Centre for Pastoral Studies (CEP) to deliver teacher training. Please pray for good communication, for the CEP staff to have the confidence to deliver the teaching, and for […]
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 […]
Did you catch Bishop Alf Cooper on Songs of Praise?
Long-serving CMS mission partner featured on BBC show
A glimpse of heaven
What happens when 80 followers of Jesus from multiple indigenous people groups gather for fellowship, food and dreaming for the future?
Indigenous People’s Declaration shows clear intent
Congress charts a path forward for indigenous groups in Latin America
