The city of Bucha near Kyiv in Ukraine hit the headlines when horrific scenes of bodies on the streets were reported as a massacre following the invasion of Russian troops. One place that has remained a lifeline to those devastated by this tragedy is Bucha Baptist Church. As a result of their practical and spiritual ministry to the community their services are full to capacity every week.  Miraculously the building is still standing despite missiles narrowly missing the church.

The ministry of hospitality brings comfort, peace and hope to the heart, mind and soul of those who have been uprooted.

While the UK imposes sanctions on Patriarch Kirill for supporting the war in Ukraine, the World Council of Churches rejects a ban and hopes to see “dialogue and encounter”.

Some countries, especially in Africa, depend on Ukrainian grain. Urgent measures need to be taken to avoid the catastrophic consequences of the war in Europe.

June should have meant the start of the summer holidays for the young Ukrainians. But almost two out of every three children have been wrenched out of home, school and playground.

Spanish evangelicals launch a campaign to raise awareness about a practice that offers young women “easy money” but leads to situations of coercion and abuse.

Both Ukrainian and Russian mothers have turned to magic and the occult and bought amulets, protection letters, special icons, to stave off evil forces and protect their sons fighting in the war.

72 Christian leaders from 22 European countries gathered for 24 hours in Krakow focused on the Ukraine war and refugee crisis.

The heart of the Ukranian Christian church missionary enterprise is to cross borders instead of erecting them and we in the rest of Europe must support them.

A Finnish journalist and a Swedish theologian say most Christians agree it is time to leave military neutrality. “But our ultimate trust is in the living, almighty God”.

The Baptist Union of Spain has been in Ukraine monitoring the delivery of humanitarian aid. Amid the need and pain, “the churches there are experiencing a revival”, says Daniel Banyuls.

Today is Europe Day. For a generation, the ‘peace narrative’ meant little. For millions of new Europeans, war was not part of their story. Yet suddenly, all that changed in February.

“The award recognises the impressive work carried out for over thirty years by around forty collaborators. We thank God for all”, said the Bible Society in a statement.

Since the conflict began, Israel has received over 1,500 Jews from Ukraine, where around 43,000 Jews live.

Shibboleth describes the cultural markers which separate “Us” from “Them”. How do the missionally-minded navigate this landscape of shibboleths?

The missionary had gone to the city to help with the evacuation. He worked for a Christian organisation that is helping Ukrainian orphans.

Matias Radziwiluk, director of a Bible Institute in Ukraine, explains the key role of the church in responding to the humanitarian and spiritual challenge.

Our missionary task as Christians and civic leaders must include a mission to the military. Where this need is overlooked, war crimes will continue.

Ukraine Connect has already matched over 90 individuals with a host. It has more than 400 refugees seeking for a place and over 245 potential offering homes.

You can tell most of them are not religious people. But now, everybody prays. They say, “We have no hope besides God”.

The Christian musician won five Grammy Awards. “I believe there is a plan for our lives, we are here for a reason”, Batiste said before the gala.

The Kyiv Slavic Evangelical Seminary in Kyiv has confirmed his body was found in the city where Russian troops have been accused of war crimes against civilians.

Brutal killings are denounced by the Ukrainian government and human rights organisations as Russia retires from occupied regions.

The act of consecration by Pope Francis will include this prayer: "O Mother, hear our prayer. Star of the Sea, do not let us be shipwrecked in the tempest of war. Queen of Heaven, restore God’s peace to the world".

It is the first increase in the last 20 years, says the UN. The conflict in Ukraine is further aggravating the situation.