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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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Blessings Through Remote Connections
One of the many consequences of Covid-19 for CMSI's work has been the postponement of our 2020 teams and short-term placements. The...
Gillian Maganda
Apr 30, 2020


Staying - to close the gap
Yesterday, the head of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning about the impact of Covid-19 on food shortages in some...
Linda Abwa
Apr 22, 2020


Finding new opportunities
The gift of a large legacy some years ago has enabled CMSI to send support to some small Christian organisations working with children....
Jenny Smyth
Apr 16, 2020


Green Shoots Of Hope
I was passing through the lobby in a hotel in Juba and noticed the displays on the occasional tables. Not the expected flower...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 10, 2020


Clearing The Way
‘When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. 46 “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will...
Linda Abwa
Apr 7, 2020


Lessons In Reciprocity
As a Partnership Coordinator, one of the things I often try to convey about CMSI’s approach is the reciprocity of partnering with each...
Linda Abwa
Mar 31, 2020


South Sudan Update
These are critical days for South Sudan. Tomorrow (22nd February) is the deadline set for launching the new Government of National Unity....
Jenny Smyth
Feb 21, 2020


Come to the table
Rev Patti Johnston has been a good friend to CMS Ireland for many years. She is a priest from Albany Diocese, USA and also chair of the...
CMS Ireland
Oct 7, 2019


Finding Refuge in Yei
On Sunday 21st September, Bishop Hilary made an announcement at Immanuel Cathedral in Yei, South Sudan, appealing for any available...
Linda Abwa
Sep 26, 2019


Cutting loose
What do you get when you let an office-worker out for the day? This is not the start of a corny joke but a wee glimpse into my working...
CMS Ireland
Aug 19, 2019


Celebrating with Cecil
At the recent CMSI staff day away, we were delighted to be joined by Rev Canon Cecil Wilson and his wife Barbara. Cecil, CMSI's former...
Roger Thompson
Jul 1, 2019


'Outside In' Winners Announced
One of the best - and worst - parts of my job happens every year in late May and early June, when the Children's Resource competition...
CMS Ireland
Jun 20, 2019


Stepping into Zambian Seminary
The Director of the Church Of Ireland Theological Institute, Rev Canon Maurice Elliott, is currently spending time with Keith and Lyn...
CMS Ireland
May 6, 2019


Pope urges Leaders to 'Stay in Peace'
At the conclusion of a two-day spiritual retreat for the leaders of South Sudan, hosted by Pope Francis with Archbishop Justin Welby in...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 12, 2019


Marvellous and maddening
'Marvellous and maddening, full of secrets and surprises, peopled with the whole spectrum of humanity... This is Cairo, my home. Please...
Jenny Smyth
Oct 12, 2018


The Upper Room
This week, the CMSI staff team spent some of their lunch breaks upstairs in the conference room at the Dargan Road offices in Belfast....
Roger Cooke
Oct 1, 2018


Keeping our focus
From time to time someone in the office will share an image or story with the rest of the staff that connects to the work we do. Last...
CMS Ireland
Aug 17, 2018
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