When we arrived in Kathmandu and had our first team discussion, one of the team reminded us about the commissioning service and the importance of walking slowly.  I thought that this was what I was doing, but there were other plans in store. Walking from the Guesthouse to SDSS on the first morning I stepped off a high kerb (with a foot and a half drop), went over on my ankle and fell over.  I was quickly back on my feet, and although it was sore was okay to carry on.  We arri

After a tiring 24-hour journey from Dublin to Kathmandu, stopping off in Heathrow and Dubai, the team of 8 arrived in Tribuvan airport to encounter what was to be the first of many challenges to our habitually fast-paced way of doing things…..queuing for visas. Whilst we had thought we’d been smart by applying for these online before setting out, we discovered that somehow the Electronic Travel Authorization forms we’d all printed out, complete with ID photo, were not valid,

It’s the end of the visit, and the ten days have just flown past. It has been busy, with every day fully occupied. We have seen something...

It has been an honour and privilege to visit Burundi to represent Armagh Mothers’ Union. Thank you to the Diocese of Gitega for your...

Having been in Uganda on 6 occasions and once in Kenya I can honestly say that in Burundi, as on previous visits to Africa, I have...

transforming encounters with God and one another   This year’s annual theme, ‘Meeting Points’, is an opportunity to look out rather than...

The Armagh Diocesan team arrived in Bujumbura Airport safely on Friday afternoon. We were met by the Rev Arsène who, after packing the...

CMSI Mission Director Jenny Smyth to retire CMS Ireland's Mission Director, Jenny Smyth Delegates at the annual Ignite Conference for...

Seme Peter, CMSI Local Mission Partner We were all encouraged to receive this lovely devotion from Local Mission Partner Seme Peter and...

Born in the midst of the chaotic Mau Mau uprising in April 1954, Lucy Kibuku Irungu began her life amidst resistance, resilience, and...

It is over a month since the world heard of a much celebrated Peace Agreement for the Democratic Republic of Congo (...

Matthew Allen Recently, Emma had the opportunity to talk with her dear friend, Matthew Allen, about CMS Ireland's approach to mission. As...

As a mission society of over 200 years, we have a rich and varied history. Many of our historical roots are deeply valued and so it was...

We are back in Ireland, and Clemetine Dushimimana - head of the Mothers’ Union in the Shyogwe Diocese - wrote to us yesterday: “We truly...

Good afternoon. It is lovely to see you all here today, to worship with you, to give thanks for God’s blessing on the work of CMS Ireland...

You are all very welcome here this afternoon for our AGM. You are a vital part of the CMS Ireland family , and your presence today,...

We arrived safely on a Wednesday morning and drove from the capital Kigali to the Shyogwe Diocesan compound an hour to the west. The...