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Advent Silence
In Matthew chapter 11, we read the following words from Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest....
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Roger Cooke
- Nov 25, 2021
Turning the world upside down
I’m a big fan of maps. I’m partial to a leaf through a decent atlas and I’d far rather follow some pre-printed map sheets than use...
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Jenny Smyth
- Aug 17, 2021
Living Legacies
‘..impacts beyond those that were anticipated’ Thus begins a report from Shalom Reconciliation Ministries (SRM) which received funds from...
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Linda Abwa
- Jul 9, 2021
South Sudan - ten years on
On 9th July 2011, then President, Barack Obama congratulated the new nation of South Sudan saying ‘Today is a reminder that after the...
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Linda Abwa
- Jun 8, 2021
Fond farewells and warm welcomes
CMSI link parish members, stars and staff met on Zoom with Archbishop Mouneer Anis on 24th May. Gillian Maganda who, along with husband...
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Gillian Maganda
- May 29, 2021
Everyone Is Needed
In a celebrity-driven age like ours and even in our churches, it’s easy to applaud and celebrate those who work up front, or those who...
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Gillian Maganda
- Apr 8, 2021
The God of Bricks and Beans
Kiwoko Hospital (KH) is a community based hospital located in the Anglican Diocese of Luweero, central Uganda. Born in 1987, it has grown...
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Roger Thompson
- Mar 30, 2021
Small Beginnings – Huge Impacts
….the bible study group at St Mark’s, they are not a big group.... but the transformation they have made in Kayole is tremendous!
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Linda Abwa
- Mar 29, 2021
Take action for Vaccine Justice
The arrival of 132,000 doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine into Juba, South Sudan on 25th March is certainly something to give thanks for....
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Jenny Smyth
- Feb 16, 2021
Lent: a time for lament; a window of hope
Lament: The passionate expression of grief or sorrow. As we enter the season of Lent, amidst an ongoing pandemic, lockdowns, isolation...
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Jenny Smyth
- Jan 28, 2021
So Full Of Life
100,000 deaths in the UK attributable to the pandemic…a shocking statistic. Yesterday morning, Dan Walker interviewed Archbishop Justin...
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Roger Cooke
- Dec 18, 2020
In The Midst: A Reflection On Hope
In my recent hunt for inMission cover images, I re-discovered this painting. It hangs in the National Gallery in London, which is where I...
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Jenny Smyth
- Dec 16, 2020
Give and see what happens
There are many ways to bring a smile to someone. My phone kept buzzing as WhatsApp photos arrived. First a carpenter’s workshop with some...
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Linda Abwa
- Dec 14, 2020
Advent Hope: The Painful Wait
On 7th December, we received the following news from Eastern DR Congo:* “On Friday more people were killed … so far it’s 20 people...
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CMS Ireland
- Oct 30, 2020
Connected, Equipped, Transformed
In September, the CMSI staff bade a fond farewell to Rachel Brittain, who moved on to embrace new opportunities after 16 years on the...
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Jenny Smyth
- Oct 26, 2020
Worlds Apart
Updating policies is not my favourite task. Complying with protocols is a matter of great self-discipline! However, with the ever...
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Roger Cooke
- Oct 19, 2020
Telling A Different Story
Decorating to dispel Last Friday, I saw my first new Christmas tree of 2020. It was 15th October. The clocks have yet to change, but the...
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