Hope from the Edges September 2026

Watch the latest stories of what God is doing in Brazil, DR Congo and the UK.

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

A tribute to Abelino Apeleo

Chile's first indigenous Anglican bishop was longstanding friend and inspiration

Honduras: mourning a loss

CMS partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson have had several groups of visitors over the summer from churches in the US, supporting Proyecto Alas’s work among children at risk. They recently received news that the leader of one of the groups, who had visited several times and become a dear friend of the project over the […]

Colombia: earthquake

An earthquake in western Colombia on Monday has killed at least 265 people, and another 500 are still missing. Pray for comfort for all those who have lost loved ones and homes, and for the country as a whole as they rebuild following this tragedy.

Colombia: female genital mutilation

Praise God that Colombia recently made female genital mutilation (FGM) illegal – the first country in Latin America to do so. Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson works with Orchid Project to end the harmful and needless practice in every country where it is still practised. Pray for the efforts of Ann-Marie and others to continue to […]

Ecuador: new place to meet

Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos supports the congregation at Cuenca Christian Church (CCC), where her husband, mission associate Johnny Pinos, is pastor. CCC moved premises only a few months ago, but is once again looking for a new location, as the current landlord has other plans for the building where they currently meet. Pray […]

Guatemala: Casa de Gracia

Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre, who support young people and families through the local church, have recently been connecting with a new ministry called Casa de Gracia (House of Grace). This ministry seeks to provide a safe, supportive home for young adults who have no family to support them as they transition into independent […]

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 […]

Indigenous inspiration

A unique theology training centre is equipping a new generation of leaders to transform Latin American communities.

Joyful news for prisoners in Brazil

Chapel services given the go-ahead in Florianopolis