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

In the heart of Ibba, South Sudan, a community is proving that faith isn't just about the building you sit in—it’s about the resilience of the people inside it. On Sunday, April 19th, St. Luke’s Parish held a vibrant fundraiser with one singular, urgent goal: to finally put a roof on their new church building. The journey to this point has been a literal trial by wind and fire. A Series of Hardships The story of St. Luke’s over the last two years has been one of incredible pe

One of the main priorities that CMSI has is to be involved in supporting activities that strengthen the core ministry of our Global Partners, by resourcing communities, facilitating training and fostering deep, transformative partnerships. We are thrilled to highlight a beautiful example of this mission in action through our connection with Christ Church Lisburn. Currently, the parish is standing in the gap for the global church by supporting two dedicated students (Ordinand

In Northern Ireland, we know all too well that "tradition" isn't just about what we do—it’s about who we are. Sometimes, even crossing the road to engage with a different background can feel daunting. We often find it difficult to navigate the nuances of our own local cultures, let alone those from further afield. Our partners at All Nations Ministries are stepping into that gap with a beautiful model of mission, learning to love across every border. Crossing cultures isn't a

Reflections from Oriel Hosford’s placement in Province Of Alexandria - visiting a school for refugee children run by the Diocese. Notes compiled by Gillian Maganda - CMSI Personnel Manager. What does it look like to give your "second life" to others? After surviving a broken back, Rasha, the principal of Happy Child Nursery, made a promise: to spend her life serving. Today, in the heart of Maadi, she and her husband (a priest and engineer who fixes every broken desk and door)

I’ve had an incredible first few days here. We spent a creative morning beading jewelry and keyrings with the children for the local market—I even picked up a few gifts for my students back home! It was also a privilege to hand over a parish donation from Crosshaven Parish. These funds are going directly toward handwriting supports and a brand-new sensory room for El Manarah school. A few highlights: School Visits: We toured the Episcopal language school! Despite large classe