Ukraine: respite for soldiers

Alison Giblett, serving in Kyiv, asks for prayer for a respite ministry for soldiers being run by her church, particularly for respite for active soldiers when away from the frontline. Respite needs include physical care, such as relief for backs and muscles, nutrition and spiritual support. Please pray for the chaplains as they stand alongside […]

Spain: new roof for spiritual retreat

Miranda and Tim Heathcote celebrate the success of a fundraising event that took place at the end of April, raising funds that will go directly towards building a roof over the outdoor meeting and reflection space at their spiritual retreat in Spain. The lack of a roof severely limits the use of this space. Please […]

Carlisle: a grand re-opening

Mission partner celebrates a community-led Community Shed

Ukraine: giving thanks for all things

As a Christian, how do you hold on to the hope of God when there's devastation all around?

Ukraine: for lasting peace, and true hope in the meantime

Mission partner Alison Giblett, who provides spiritual and material care to those in need through her church in Kyiv, asks for prayer for all those caught up in the war to seek God for their strength and peace, and ultimately for an end to the war, and lasting peace. Give thanks for army chaplains from […]

Czech Republic: Easter outreach

Mission partners Lea and Petra Williams lead the Anglican congregation in Brno and Lea also supports a student ministry. Building on their successful outreach at Christmas, Christians studying at local universities will be handing out Easter eggs and gospel tracts at Easter. Please pray for boldness and for encounters at each university campus that lead […]

Czech Republic: integration for Ukrainians

Based in Brno, mission partners Lea and Petra Williams lead their local Anglican congregation. Petra also works with an organisation called Vesna, supplying clothing, toiletries, and household essentials to people in need – particularly Ukrainian refugees. As Petra supports Ukrainian women to enter the workforce, pray for them to grow in confidence and the skills […]

UK: mission and migration

CMS’s Acts 11 Project exists to facilitate a sustained conversation on the implications of migration for Christian faith and mission. Pray for the Acts 11 team as they pursue possible partnerships and plan events to encourage people not just to think more deeply on this topic, but to engage others in their churches and communities […]

Ukraine: an unwanted anniversary

On the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we share an update from Alison Giblett, CMS mission partner in Kyiv

Ukraine: four years of war

Tuesday 24 February marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A recent update from mission partner Alison Giblett paints a devastating picture of fear, freezing temperatures and lack of power across Kyiv and the wider country. Ask God for breakthrough, for lasting and trusted peace for Ukraine. Pray for Alison’s protection as she continues […]

Spain/North Africa: ministry house rewiring

Following an unusually wet winter in Spain, it has become clear that the wiring in Miranda and Tim’s ministry house in Spain needs a complete overhaul. Pray for obstacles to be removed so that this work can be completed quickly and easily so that mission workers across the Middle East and North Africa can continue […]

Ukraine: restoration of power, renewed hope

Pray for people in Ukraine, particularly Kyiv, where deadly Russian attacks are targeting the country’s energy sector amid freezing temperatures and 200+ repair crews are working to reconnect people to the grid. Where repair crews are exhausted and ready to give up, pray for God to break through and restore their spirits as well as […]