The 24th of February will be the one year anniversary of the war in Ukraine. We have seen how the invasion by Russian forces is destroying the homes and the freedom of Ukrainian people to lead their own lives.
We are inviting churches and denominations across Britain and Ireland to join together in an act of witness to pray for Ukraine on Sunday 26th of February, for an end to the conflict and for all those affected by the terrible impact of war.
This act of witness will stand in solidarity with national services being organised with Churches Together in Britain & Ireland, Churches Together in England and the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church on the 24th of February. This ecumenical service will have voices from across the UK, including our Ukrainian community.
I would like to invite your churches and networks to take part in a moment of prayer either in your Sunday worship or in your community. If you had an opportunity to share this information through your communications, I’d be very grateful.
We have a number of resources that we would invite you to use on the 24th of February, including a prayer and a placard which you can use to share your moment of solidarity on social media. You can also use the hashtag: #WePrayForUkraine in any social media posts. You can download your resources here: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/prayer-ukraine#
Together as Christians in these islands and with our sisters and brothers in the churches of Ukraine, we pray for an end to the conflict and for peace in our world.
For more information visit our website: Ukraine – Christian Aid.
Thank you for your support,
Best wishes,
Darren Staunton
Church Engagement Fundraising Officer, North West
[Gr. Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside]
Also covering Cheshire, Staffordshire and The Wirral until March 2023