As a Partnership Coordinator, one of the things I often try to convey about CMSI’s approach is the reciprocity of partnering with each other as members of the global Church. I have seen this in the life-changing visits that link parishes pay to their partners: when individuals have the opportunity to experience their faith in their partner’s context, they very often move into new spaces of devotional and church life. I have occasionally seen it when a visiting Global Partner

On Sunday, Archbishop Zechariah Masimango Katanda, began his address to all the churches of DR Congo with 1 Thes 5:16-18 - “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The Archbishop asked his clergy to stop gatherings and church services while encouraging their parishioners to instead observe Lenten activities in their home worship. He said; “Remember that prayer feeds hope and solidarity. We know very

In light of the rapidly developing response to COVID-19 and following last week’s closure of the Church Of Ireland Theological Institute (CITI), CMSI has cancelled its upcoming Shine event and postponed the society’s Annual General Meeting. Shine – CMSI’s annual members’ day, which included the AGM – was due to be held at CITI, in South Dublin, on Saturday 28th March. Last Thursday’s decision by the Irish Government to close all schools and colleges meant that the venue for S

CMS Ireland will hold its Annual General Meeting at 2pm on Saturday 28th March 2020 in the Church Of Ireland Theological Institute, Dublin. All CMSI members ('Stars') are welcome to attend - as are those who are happy to sign-up as members on the day. The AGM forms part of Shine – our Annual Members’ Day – which also includes an annual review in the morning and a shared lunch. The AGM provides an opportunity to look back over the past year in the life of CMSI, as well as loo