All Ukraine war articles
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Magazine FeaturesApocalypse now: How the end times went mainstream
It’s no longer just the Church that prophesies the end of the world; scientists, academics and journalists are also warning of existential threat. So how should Christians respond to widespread secular fears of Armageddon?
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AdvertorialOpening Hearts and Homes
Showing Love and Support to Ukrainian Refugees through the SJOG Homes for Ukraine Scheme
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Magazine FeaturesA Church at war: Russian and Ukrainian churches are ignoring Christ’s prayer for unity
As the world marks 12 months of the war in Ukraine, Professor Nick Megoran discusses the impact of conflict on the Church
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Magazine FeaturesUkraine: Stories of hope amid heartache
This week marks one year since Russia triggered the largest armed conflict in Europe since 1945. As the war continues, Emma Fowle takes a look at the people and places still affected, and how the Church is helping
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Advertorial“Our whole village had been almost completely destroyed”
“It was once a flourishing, comfortable town, with cherry trees everywhere and welcoming, friendly people.” said Vyacheslav Orlov, who lives with his wife Olga and three children, two of whom are married.
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OpinionThe 4 biggest issues facing the Church in 2023
Contested cultural moments can provide great opportunities for a Church that bears a message of good news, says Peter Lynas
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ReviewsKXC's Tom Eccleshall: My top 8 songs
Tom has overseen worship at KXC, an Anglican church in King’s Cross, London, for the past twelve years. KXC have released a number of recordings and their songs are sung internationally
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News Analysis2022’s biggest Christian news stories
As the year draws to a close, Tim Wyatt looks at the most significant stories for the UK Church and beyond
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Real Life‘God is present whether we feel it or not’ - A Ukrainian Christian reflects on what Advent means to him
When living through conflict, the season of Advent takes on an even greater significance, says Taras Dyatlik
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OpinionWalking away from our hardline commitments to defence spending is unholy. Ukraine needs us
If supporting Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression is just, Christians must also back an adequately-funded military, argues George Pitcher.
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Real Life‘To our surprise, we’ve become a hub for Ukrainian refugees’
Six months on from the Russian invasion, churches, schools and organisations across the UK are working together to make a difference. Jennifer Ross gives us a snapshot of the good work happening in the Diocese of Rochester
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Regular ColumnistsWhen the news is full of darkness, I cling to this truth
For much of last year, the lightbox in my office displayed the words: “All shall be well.” The full quote from Julian of Norwich reads: “All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well”; the repetition resonant of the ...
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OpinionRowan Williams is wrong. Kirill should not be kicked out of the World Council of Churches
While the Russian Orthodox Church’s endorsement of the invasion of Ukraine is abhorrent, keeping communication open has a better chance of changing hearts and minds
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Real Life‘The Church is working as Christ intended’ Diary of a Christian aid worker on the Ukrainian border
Gwyn Williams has just returned from the Ukrainian-Romanian border. There, he saw the despair of people traumatised by loss, and experienced the joy of seeing the Church work together to show Christ’s love.
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Magazine FeaturesThe Ukrainian roots of Britain’s favourite hymn, ‘How great thou art’
One of the most popular hymns of all time, ‘How great thou art’ was inspired by a song that missionary Stuart Hine first heard in the Ukrainian mountains.
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Real Life‘Meeting the practical needs of Ukrainians is far easier than healing their emotional scars’
Over two million Ukranians have now crossed into neighbouring Poland. Christians there are meeting the practical needs of refugees and holding out hope to those fleeing war
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Opinion5 ways to defeat Putin’s plans without leaving your laptop
We are increasingly living in a ‘splinternet’, where citizens in countries like Russia, China and Iran are fed a completely different reality to the one we are presented with. Here’s how Christians can make a difference
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OpinionOur bad stewardship of the earth was threatening food supply long before the war in Ukraine
It isn’t just the war in Ukraine that is threatening our food supply and pushing up prices. God has given us a mandate to steward the earth well and it’s more important than ever that we look after it, says Tim Farron MP
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OpinionWhat Ukrainians need this Easter is not more happiness, but resurrection hope
Happiness might be in short supply in Ukraine at the moment, but Rev George Pitcher believes it’s hope that will make all difference
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OpinionThis Christian teaching suggests it's ethical for Ukraine to fight (and for us to arm them)
Can Christians ever justify war? Yes, says Prof Nigel Biggar. He explains the just war theory, a doctrine of military ethics, and how it applies to Ukraine, while encouraging us all to keep praying for peace
