During his five-week STEP placement at Cairo cathedral, Revd Mike Buchanan of Rathfarnham Parish wrote a daily blog. On June 5th, he shared a wonderful story of meeting two young women who had experienced a miraculous encounter of their own... “This morning marked my first time preaching—not a word I am particularly fond of—in the Cathedral at the 10:30 AM service. While I have celebrated alone here before, and even served alongside the bishop, today was my turn to go entirel

Following a fruitful week of fellowship and teaching at the New Wine Conference in Sligo, Andrew and Joanne share key updates on their home assignment, critical prayer requests for South Sudan, and upcoming travels in Scotland. From encouraging developments in local Community Health Empowerment (CHE) training to urgent updates regarding drought and economic challenges in Ibba, here is a look at what God is doing and how you can stand with the Quills in prayer. Hi everyone, W

After a stressful journey of delayed flights and lost luggage, the 3 medical students from QUB arrived safely at Kiwoko Hospital in Uganda. Immediately they were embraced by a remarkably warm and welcoming community. Join Holly, Carrie and Sophie as they reflect on the halfway mark of their elective placement, where they are witnessing first-hand how faith and world-class medicine seamlessly intersect. We thank God for our safe arrival to Kiwoko Hospital. It was a stressful

Stepping into Nairobi for the first time has been an incredible experience. It is a city full of energy and life. The streets are constantly buzzing with brightly painted matatus (privately owned minibuses), boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) and tuk-tuks weaving their way through the traffic. At first, it feels wonderfully chaotic, but there is a rhythm to it all that quickly becomes part of the city’s charm. One of the things that has stood out to me most, however, is the people

Hi everyone, We are so grateful for your continued partnership, prayers, and support as we journey through a busy season of ministry and link visits. God is moving in so many different ways across the communities we serve, and we wanted to share a few key updates and prayer needs from overseas. Community Health and Fellowship in Ibba Down in Ibba, the Bishop has been heavily involved in a vital campaign to raise awareness about Ebola and Monkeypox, focusing on how communities

Joanne and Andrew send their thanks for everyone's continued prayers and support after a busy couple of weeks. They recently enjoyed encouraging link visits to Bangor Abbey, St. Columba's, and Christ Church Primacy. As a couple they also attended a New Wine Prayer Ministry Training in Dollingstown alongside CMSI’s Linda Abwa, where they were uplifted by stories of God’s work through prayer ministry in Ireland. Other recent highlights included a lovely visit to the Colebrooke

Rev Mike Buchanan: May 20th 2026 This morning after a light breakfast, I met with Bishop Mouneer in his office. Although retired now for several years, he is the author and the driving force behind the Centre of Christian-Muslim Understanding and Partnership, and it appears that he hasn't really slowed down at all. By its very nature, the Centre is built on friendships and trust, and this is very important to the Bishop. During his time as head of the Diocese, the Bishop buil

A short story from CMSI Local Mission Partner, Seme Peter. Here, during holidays, children usually go to the village to rest, to learn, and to feel at home. The day they finished their exams, my daughter and my younger siblings came to me with joy and one wish: “Take us to the village. We want to stay with grandmother.” They imagined a place full of stories—learning how to dig, laughing in the fields, living the life I once knew. I agreed, but deep inside, I knew the truth wo

As the conflict intensifies in eastern DR Congo, neighbouring Burundi has received a huge influx of refugees, with over 66,000 Congolese (mostly women and children) currently gathered in Busuma Camp (see map). Our Partners in the local Diocese of Gitega are already actively engaged, providing both pastoral and humanitarian support. This Appeal will strengthen that response by delivering urgently needed nutritious food to address malnutrition, together with blankets to improve