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This edition of eNews is dedicated to prayers and resources for Ukraine.

If you have any stories about the work you may be doing to support refugees please email communications@europe.anglican.org.

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Diocese in Europe and USPG: Ukraine Emergency Appeal

The Diocese in Europe and USPG have launched a joint emergency appeal to support humanitarian work both in Ukraine and with refugees fleeing into neighbouring countries.

Donate here.

Prayers from the Bishops

A message from The Rt Rev Dr Robert Innes to the Diocese.

Watch here

A prayer for peace in Ukraine from The Rt Rev Dr David Hamid.

Watch here

Resources

Vigil with Prayers for Peace in Ukraine

This simple 30-minute service will include prayers, music, readings and a reflection or some information from a part of the Diocese directly affected by the crisis.

All are welcome to join. Do let people know. The link will be the same each week.

When: March 16th, 2022 17:00 London 18:00 CET

Every week on Wednesdays, until April 13th 2022

Joining Details:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87224945786

Meeting ID: 872 2494 5786

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More resources are available here

Testimonies

Escaping Ukraine

"We bought a generator, - important for us as we live outside the city and our water supply is a well with water pumped up by an electric pump, - and slowly stocked up with food and fuel."

"But, I had a lot of pressure from family outside Ukraine to leave, so I bought a ticket for the evening of the 24th. The invasion began in the early morning of the 24th."

Read Alan's story here

Community Kitchen Helping Refugees in Brussels

Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees who have fled the war are now travelling further West across Europe. This week, hundreds are queuing outside a Reception Centre at Porte de Hal in Brussels. The queue which includes many children, moves very slowly.

Read more here.

Our chaplains in Warsaw and Budapest talk about working with refugees

"Traumatised. That is the sort of word one would use about everybody; both the refugees and people supporting the refugees. They are traumatised..."

Listen here

Headlines

Bishop's Lent and Easter Appeal: Aid to Ukraine

"These people are our Brothers and Sisters" said Bishop Robert, who has launched his Lent and Easter Appeal to support our efforts with USPG.

The appeal will help to get aid to people in Ukraine and those who have fled from the war both now and in the longer term.

Read more here.

Archbishop of Canterbury supports Emergency Appeal

“Just because we can’t do everything, it doesn’t mean we should do nothing at all” said Archbishop Justin Welby, in a video where he voiced his support for our appeal.

Watch his full video here.

Prayers Across Europe for Peace in Ukraine

Over 11,000 people watched our 'Prayers Across Europe for Peace in Ukraine' livestreamed event. Our Churchwarden in Kyiv, Christina was one of the paticipents at our pan-diocesan service. She said ‘Please pray for us as we are standing here for our land and for our roots. The battle for Kyiv has begun; it is fierce and intensive. Pray for us.’

Watch the full recording here.

Chaplaincy News

A rare Eucharist with Seafarers in Istanbul

‘It was a rare honour to celebrate the Eucharist with the Captain and crew of the Namura Queen at the port of Yalova, Istanbul on Friday 4 March.

Read more here

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Blogs & Articles

TWR-UK Interview
Bishop Robert tells Dave Piper from TWR-UK about the impact the war in Ukraine is having on all Christian people across the region.

BBC Radio Merseyside interview
Bishop Robert reflects on the events of the last two weeks in Ukraine

St Margaret's, Budapest featured in Church Times
"God is weaving Putin’s evil act ‘into the tapestry of his purpose in the world’ says refugee priest"

Bishop Robert Tweet
"At a dark time, my spirits are lifted by the public recognition of these wonderful people."

Bishop David Blog
"Loving God, may we reach out in solidarity to our brothers and sisters in need"

Anglican Communion call for peace in Ukraine
Anglican Communion welcomes UN call for peace in Ukraine