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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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Extreme weather causes destruction in Olo and Ibba, South Sudan
On Easter Tuesday we received greetings from Bishop Tandema Obed of Olo Diocese, South Sudan. However, in spite of his joy over how many...
Linda Abwa
Apr 4, 2024
DRC: Learn more, pray more
This week we received further difficult news from Eastern Congo. Bishop Bahati, of Bukavu Diocese, explained that the violent attacks in...
Linda Abwa
Mar 4, 2024
Apply now! Down and Dromore Team to South Sudan 2024
This team is a fresh opportunity for those who have heard about Down and Dromore's CMSI Diocesan link with Maridi, to take part in this...
CMS Ireland
Dec 1, 2023
Stirred up to joy, sacrifice and hope
The Templepatrick Presbyterian Youth Team presented their reflections to church members who had supported them in their visit to Arua,...
CMS Ireland
Sep 20, 2023
Peace for all
On this international day of peace we remember the life of Raymond. As a young man looking towards building a business, Raymond trained...
Linda Abwa
Sep 20, 2023
Simplicity: living by faith
Amidst the daily hustle of our lives, we often neglect the enchanting beauty of simplicity. This resonated with me on our team's recent...
CMS Ireland
Jul 28, 2023
Football, school improvements and Holy Communion in Kindu
Archdeacon Patrick Bamber sent this update on the first week in Kindu with the team of three from CMSI link parish of Calry. We have been...
Patrick Bamber
Jul 28, 2023
The Unseen Mission
Billy Abwa is one of the team leaders for the young people's group from Templepatrick Presbyterian Church who are presently visiting CMSI...
CMS Ireland
Jul 17, 2023
A rich welcome in Madi West Nile
The team from Templepatrick Presbyterian Church arrived safely in Arua, Uganda, a week ago. Holly is the youngest member of the team and...
CMS Ireland
Jul 17, 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
Living Lights – our new theme
At the start of September, CMSI launched its annual theme for 2022-23, ‘Living Lights’. The purpose of having an annual theme is to help...
CMSI Communications
Sep 27, 2022
Communicating across differences
'Lovely morning!' It sounded really incongruous in the sand and heat of the pyramids on Thursday morning. Tourists from far and wide with...
Patrick Bamber
Aug 31, 2022
Joy and Sorrow in Maridi
Bishop Moses described the centenary celebrations in Maridi at the end of March as "colorful with mixed activities such as worship...
Linda Abwa
Feb 25, 2022
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...
Linda Abwa
Jul 9, 2021
Greetings from Bishop Levi Marandulu
On his eighth day as the third Bishop of Yei, Jenny Smyth and Linda Abwa were delighted to be able to speak to Bishop Levi via Zoom. It...
Linda Abwa
Jul 2, 2021
BATC on lockdown after one week of new term
Bishop Allison Theological College is the theological training college of Yei Diocese, South Sudan. Although the original campus remains...
Linda Abwa
Jun 9, 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...
Linda Abwa
Jun 8, 2021
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