Supporting Ukrainian refugees is a colossal task, but here’s how our church welcomed a family of 17
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Brian Whittaker2022-03-29T16:18:00
Associate pastor Brian Whittaker, along with the Christians in his church, has moved heaven and earth to support 17 Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK. Despite the sacrifices required, he says the church must respond to this humanitarian crisis
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