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In CMSI, we get to hear lots of incredible stories: stories of God’s people engaging in God's mission; stories of lives transformed; stories of hope, renewal, light and love.
Our news and blog updates will give you a flavour of how God is at work in our world. Our monthly updates, inMission magazine and Link Letters from our Mission Personnel will inform and inspire you - and fuel your prayers.
We hope that these stories encourage you to connect, equip and transform.
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Voices of Hope from Kajo Keji Diocese
Bishop Emmanuel Murye Modi of Kajo-Keji Diocese has been using all means available to speak hope into the lives of those who have been...
Linda Abwa
Jul 15, 2020


Partnerships of Hope
In a world where ‘Zoom fatigue’ is now a real thing, last week stood out as an exception in the long Zoom-filled lockdown weeks so far....
Linda Abwa
Jul 9, 2020


Grace & Hope In Bukavu
67-year-old Mr. Bahizire lost his wife in floods in Bukavu Diocese at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. He was displaced into a...
Linda Abwa
Jul 7, 2020


Keeping Church At The Centre During Covid
First Responders In CMSI, we believe that local churches throughout the world are called to be first responders to the needs of their...
CMS Ireland
Jul 2, 2020


Update from Yei & BATC
Last week, Bishop Hilary sent us his thanks for funds gifted by Lisburn Cathedral for pastors in Yei Diocese who were struggling to feed...
Linda Abwa
Jul 1, 2020


North Kivu's Covid Response
Last week, we received some photographs from Bishop Isesomo of North Kivu Diocese in DR Congo, showing how the diocese has been using...
CMS Ireland
Jun 19, 2020


Compassion For Children In DRC
We recently heard from Mama Mbambu, who leads the Compassion For Children In Distress programme in Butembo, North Kivu Diocese, DR Congo....
Jenny Smyth
Jun 19, 2020


Responding to Covid in Nairobi
For those living in Kayole informal settlement in Nairobi, the last couple of months have been particularly tough. Closed borders make...
Linda Abwa
Jun 18, 2020


The Power Of Connection
Lynn Wilson is a CMSI volunteer who for the past few years (before lockdown) has been providing regular clerical support to the staff...
CMS Ireland
Jun 3, 2020


CMSI Partners Respond To Covid Crisis
Over the past week, we have been hearing how some of our Global Partners have been using the funds sent to them in early May as part of...
Roger Cooke
May 28, 2020


Shyogwe Stories: Joseph
Following yesterday's update from Rev Viateur, I wanted to share more from Shyogwe Diocese in Rwanda. We received a message last week...
Gillian Maganda
May 27, 2020


Shyogwe Stories: Viateur
It's been great to receive regular news and updates from our partners in Shyogwe Diocese, Rwanda as they continue to find creative ways...
Gillian Maganda
May 26, 2020


Gillian's Week Nine Reflections
There have been some positive outcomes of being forced into new ways of working. One has been the opportunity to communicate more often...
Gillian Maganda
May 22, 2020


The Saints Next Door
In April, Paul Elie of the 'New Yorker' magazine, wrote an article about Pope Francis's response to Coronavirus. In it he quotes a...
Linda Abwa
May 21, 2020


Updates From Uganda & Nepal
The last of our series of Global Partner Updates come from Uganda (Luweero Diocese & Madi West Nile Diocese) and Nepal (SD Church & HDCS)...
CMS Ireland
May 20, 2020


United In Prayer
In the 'pre-Covid world', the CMSI Staff Team gathered round the table every Monday morning for coffee/tea, for devotions and to discuss...
Roger Cooke
May 19, 2020


Megan's Staff Devotions
The CMSI Staff Team continues to meet (virtually) every Monday and Thursday to pray together and to stay connected. As part of...
CMS Ireland
May 19, 2020
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