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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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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
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
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
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
Thank you from Yei!
There were great celebrations in Yei on Sunday 20th June when Bishop Levi Marandulu was consecrated and installed as third Bishop of Yei!...
Linda Abwa
Jun 25, 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
No strangers in our midst
As part of Drumbeg Parish's CMSI link Nigel Quinn completed a one month STEP placement with our Global Partners in Egypt, just before...
Linda Abwa
Apr 25, 2021
Covid-19 Appeal
As the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic begin to take hold in Africa and South Asia, CMSI has launched a special Response Appeal. We...
Roger Cooke
Apr 9, 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
Porridge, Partnership & Warm Welcomes
Nina Coffey is a CMSI Star and volunteer who has had an active engagement with our partners in Maridi Diocese, South Sudan in recent...
CMS Ireland
Oct 24, 2019
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
Peace and Reconciliation through Partnerships
Team member Patti Johnson, from Albany Diocese, shares her thoughts from the Peace and Reconciliation Conference. The team are spending...
Linda Abwa
Oct 24, 2018
Changing Education
Team member Carla shares some reflections from earlier this week. Listen dear friends to God’s truth, bend your ears to what I tell you....
CMS Ireland
Oct 21, 2018
You Inspired Me
Lyn does not often feature in these stories. We have an agreement: I do the blogs, Lyn deals with some of the other aspects of our link...
CMS Ireland
Aug 14, 2018
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