All Ukraine articles
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OpinionPutin rigged the Russian election but God is still in control
Democracy is a fragile thing, says Tim Farron MP. Christians must value it, engage with it and pray for change
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OpinionWhy church leaders get Ukraine wrong
Church leaders are wasting their time when they call for Ukraine to negotiate or for Russia to retreat. There’s a reason why they aren’t being listened to, explains John Heathershaw
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OpinionMatt Redman pens hymn to fund Bible translation in Ukraine
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Stuart Hine’s classic hymn, Matt Redman has recorded a new, star-studded version of ‘How great thou art’ to raise money for Ukraine, the country that inspired it
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Real Life‘Russian rockets could kill us. So we’re translating the Bible in bomb shelters’
As the war continues in Ukraine, life is indescribably hard for the millions still living there. But bringing the word of God to people in their heart language is more vital than ever, says Steven K*, however dangerous
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OpinionA light in the darkness: Why we need the hope of advent
The world may seem dark this advent, but that’s even more reason to turn to Jesus, the light of the world. He illuminates the darkness and lightens our load. That’s something worth celebrating, says Rev George Pitcher
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ReviewsHoly Russia, Holy War?
The Ukraine war is not only a geopolitical war with Russia, but actually a war within Orthodoxy itself. So argues Katherine Kelaidis in her new book Holy Russia? Holy War? Her rather fatalistic assessment of the situation is tinged with hope for change, says Paul Valler
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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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Opinion‘Only Jesus’: The Christian faith of Mykhaylo Mudryk
Mykhaylo Mudryk’s tattoos tell one very clear story. Chelsea’s latest signing is (literally) wearing his faith on his sleeve
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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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Opinion4 boys died in the frozen lake tragedy. 4 migrants died in the channel. Will Christians grieve all, or just some?
Christians must not let distance or disinterest prevent us from being the good Samaritan this Advent, says George Pitcher
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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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Interviews‘Life is about to get harder…but God will send renewal’ Mark Sayers on Covid, war and politics
What if in the midst of political instability and rising living costs, God is up to something exciting? That’s the belief of Mark Sayers. Tim Bechervaise caught up with the Aussie church leader, podcaster and writer to find out more
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Opinion‘Ukraine needs half a million Bibles’ - how demand for God’s word has soared amid war
Many people in Ukraine are hungry for God’s word – but they don’t want to read it in Russian. Now, a new Ukrainian language version is reaching more people than ever
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OpinionObstructing Ukrainian refugees is a cynical political manoeuvre and our government should know better
Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are commodifying refugees for personal political survival and it’s an abomination, says Rev George Pitcher
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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
