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Church leaders and Christian charities are urging people to pray for Ukraine this weekend
This weekend, churches and Christians from across the UK and Ireland are encouraged to come together in an act of witness to pray for the people of Ukraine and for an end…
Family Says Ukrainian-American Pastor Taken by Russian Forces Has Been Freed: ‘Prayer Does Make a Difference’
According to his family, a Ukrainian-American pastor who was reportedly taken captive from his home by Russian forces on March 19 has been freed. In a Facebook post on Monday, Dmitry Bodyu’s…
‘You Have Not Been Forgotten’: Former Missionary’s Passionate Message to Ukrainians
As Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the suffering there has touched millions across the world. Dr. Rodger Murchison has traveled to Ukraine several times for mission work. Since the war began,…
Church leaders plead for action to address the rising cost of living
Church leaders are urging the UK and Scottish governments to urgently tackle the cost of living crisis as food, energy and fuel prices soar. In a joint appeal, the Church of Scotland,…
Pastor arrested in Ukraine as risk of Christian persecution grows
A pastor is reported to have been arrested in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol. According to the charity Release International, the pastor, who is an evangelical, was taken away and there have…
Archbishop of York may offer rooms in his palace to refugees from Ukraine
The Archbishop of York is considering offering part of his official residence to refugees from Ukraine. Most Rev Stephen Cottrell lives at Bishopthorpe Palace near York. In a statement to the Premier,…
Ukraine’s Evangelical Seminaries Plea for Help
One month ago, Taras Dyatlik gathered in Moldova with friends and partners for another 10-day round of mundane seminary meetings. Serving as regional director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia for the…
Christian charity ‘concerned’ for chaplains in Ukraine as a church in Mariupol is bombed
A Christian charity has shared their concerns after a church in Mariupol, Ukraine was bombed. Christian maritime charity Sailors’ Society (CMCSS) is worried for Society chaplains in Ukraine, as Russian forces have…
Kiev’s mayor invites Pope Francis to the capital to make peace call
The Vatican has revealed that the mayor of Kiev had issued a formal invitation for Pope Francis to visit Ukraine’s capital earlier this month. On Tuesday, a Vatican official said Vitaly Klitshko…
Archbishops applaud the refugee sponsorship program
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are welcoming the announcement of a government scheme to provide accommodation for refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. Tens of thousands of displaced people could benefit…
Russian Evangelical Leader Apologizes to Ukrainian Christians
In the highest-profile statement yet of its kind, the leader of the Russian Evangelical Alliance has announced his “bitterness and regret” over decisions taken by his government. Will it be enough to…
Priests from Ukraine may be granted British visas in order to assist people fleeing the country’s crisis
Ukrainian priests are due to be granted British Visas to let them provide pastoral care for those escaping the country to the UK. The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy in London allowed permission to…
Church leaders in London are urging the UK government to accept Ukrainian refugees as soon as possible
Church leaders in London are calling on the government to allow refugees from Ukraine to enter the UK as quickly as possible. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Bishop…
‘Hatred is being sown between our peoples’: Russian church leaders urge for a ceasefire in Ukraine
Hundreds of Russian church leaders have taken a stand against their country’s invasion of Ukraine. Dozens of prominent Russian Evangelical church leaders have signed a letter that condemns the “senseless bloodshed” taking place. …
Archbishop of Westminster expresses his support for Ukrainian refugees who will be welcomed in the UK
The Archbishop of Westminster is encouraging people to fast and pray for Ukraine as Russian forces continue to bomb the country. The invasion is into its eighth day; the UN predicts the…
Biden Urges Congress to Follow Jesus’ Words: ‘Serve Rather Than Be Served’
Acknowledging the deep divisions within Congress, President Biden spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday and urged Democrats and Republicans to get to know one another personally, saying faith can bring…
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson: One of Northern Ireland’s most senior politicians on the future of the country and how his leadership is grounded by his Christian faith
The man who could become the most senior politician in Northern Ireland has told Premier how his approach to politics and leadership is grounded by his Christian faith. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson took…
