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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.
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Back to school
At the mid-point of our time in Burundi, I had the privilege of being able to spend some time in a few local primary schools (as a...
Emily Lowden
May 18, 2023


Confirmation in Gitega
Last Friday I travel led with Bishop Aimé Joseph and Madame Bénigne for a confirmation in Gitega Diocese. It was a five hour round trip,...
Roger Thompson
May 15, 2023


Beyond the green lungs of the city
As part of his on-going placement in Ethiopia, Michael Kenning is gaining experience in ministry at St Matthew’s Parish, Addis Ababa....
Michael Kenning
May 15, 2023


Navigating the day-to-day with us, in Burundi
It's been a fruitful few days here in Matana diocese, Burundi. Roger left us on Tuesday on his way to Gitega, and we were given the day...
Johnny Lowden
May 15, 2023


Ruzizi River
This past weekend, I went with a very friendly Clément Ninziza for lunch at a rather flash hotel along Lake Tanganyika. It was great to...
Keith Scott
May 10, 2023


Hello from Burundi!
It is our third full day here, and today we have been blessed by beautiful sun! It is currently the rainy season, which can make travel...
Emily Lowden
May 9, 2023


Rock-Hewn Churches
Michael Kenning, as part of his ongoing placement in Ethiopia was able to take time to visit, Lalibela and the world famous Rock-Hewn...
Michael Kenning
May 9, 2023


Heading to Heathrow
I said a short prayer as the BA flight took off from Belfast City noting a young woman sitting across the aisle who was doing the same,...
Roger Thompson
May 5, 2023


The Best Laid Plans…
Sometime plans go astray: nowhere in the world more than in Africa. Things just happen and everything you planned to do goes out the...
Keith Scott
May 4, 2023


One body, one Spirit
On the 26th April I had the privilege of visiting two churches in the refugee camps of Sherkole and Tsore; St John’s and Holy Emmanuel....
Michael Kenning
Apr 27, 2023


Ruminations and Reflections
South Sudan Passing the free magazine stand in Heathrow Airport, I lifted a copy of The World of Interiors to peruse during the final leg...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 25, 2023


Complete Unity
I have been pondering for sometime now the theme of unity and oneness within the body of Christ. We find in the gospel of John chapter 17...
Billy Smyth
Mar 28, 2023


Children of God
Patti reflects on a domestic scene that illuminates a right relationship with God. Patience set her chair next to her father and kept...
Rev Patti Johnson
Mar 14, 2023


Sunday in South Sudan
It was a beautiful morning – roosters crowing and birds chirping with the first light. A regular Sunday in South Sudan. A quick wash...
Rev Patti Johnson
Mar 14, 2023


Reflections from Dave Malsan
– seeing South Sudan for the first time. This is my first time coming to South Sudan, first time in Africa, first time where I do not...
Dave Malsan
Mar 13, 2023


Ashes to Ashes
On Sunday I had a message from Bishop Moses of Maridi Diocese South Sudan saying: “Pray for Archdeacon Wilson Misa of Manguo Archdeaconry...
Linda Abwa
Feb 23, 2023


“I will build my church”. Mt 16: 18
Since arriving in Maridi, I’ve met many people and had many conversations. One conversation, with a young man I met last week, stands out...
Dean Geoff Wilson
Jan 26, 2023
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