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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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Gillian Maganda
Sep 22, 2020
Unsung Heroes: Betty
CMSI is blessed to have as part of our family, countless individuals throughout Ireland who are passionate about mission, who continue to...


Roger Thompson
Aug 6, 2020
The Call To Overthrow
One of the things I most value about CMSI is our heritage as those who take a stand against injustice. The CMS movement that began in...


CMS Ireland
Jul 2, 2020
Keeping Church At The Centre During Covid
First Responders In CMSI, we believe that local churches throughout the world are called to be first responders to the needs of their...


Gillian Maganda
May 27, 2020
Shyogwe Stories: Joseph
Following yesterday's update from Rev Viateur, I wanted to share more from Shyogwe Diocese in Rwanda. We received a message last week...


Gillian Maganda
May 26, 2020
Shyogwe Stories: Viateur
It's been great to receive regular news and updates from our partners in Shyogwe Diocese, Rwanda as they continue to find creative ways...


Gillian Maganda
May 22, 2020
Gillian's Week Nine Reflections
There have been some positive outcomes of being forced into new ways of working. One has been the opportunity to communicate more often...


Linda Abwa
May 21, 2020
The Saints Next Door
In April, Paul Elie of the 'New Yorker' magazine, wrote an article about Pope Francis's response to Coronavirus. In it he quotes a...


Roger Cooke
May 19, 2020
United In Prayer
In the 'pre-Covid world', the CMSI Staff Team gathered round the table every Monday morning for coffee/tea, for devotions and to discuss...


CMS Ireland
May 19, 2020
Megan's Staff Devotions
The CMSI Staff Team continues to meet (virtually) every Monday and Thursday to pray together and to stay connected. As part of...

Jenny Smyth
May 15, 2020
Theological Welding
Sometimes people ask us about life as a Mission Partner: ‘What is it like to live in another culture?’ ‘How do you manage for food,...


Linda Abwa
May 6, 2020
Bursting Forth
The theme of my last blog was 'Staying with the global Church after the crisis is over'. Since I wrote it, the mask-sewing Mothers’ Union...


Gillian Maganda
Apr 30, 2020
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...


Linda Abwa
Apr 22, 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...


Jenny Smyth
Apr 16, 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 10, 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...


Linda Abwa
Apr 7, 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
Mar 31, 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...
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