The following statements, stories and reflections have been shared on the Baptist Times area of our website

 

'It brings us great joy to introduce you to Ukrainian cuisine'  Ukrainian families attending Shipley Baptist Church marked the first anniversary of the invasion by Russia with a Ukrainian meal - and shared their thoughts on how the war 'has changed everything' More ... Baptist Times Discerning God in the darkness  I found God at work among the Baptist churches in Ukraine as they live up to their high calling and become a light in the darkness, writes Alan Bain, a retired vicar who has worked with church teams in the country since 2007 More ... Baptist Times Hosting a Ukrainian guest - reflections from Esther and Charles Dunn Reflections from Esther and Charles Dunn who opened up their home to Ukrainian refugees through the government’s 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme and the Baptist Union’s Partnership with CitizensUK More ... Baptist Times Supporting Ukrainian refugees through clothes and community  Pershore Baptist Church has teamed up with others to set up a free clothing bank for Ukrainian refugees – and is keen to develop contacts across the country with people doing similar, or wanting to do so More ... Baptist Times 'Justin spoke to me like a brother-in-Christ. He really understands what’s happening in Ukraine'   Ukrainian Baptists heartened by visit from Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in a meeting co-ordinated by British charity Dnipro Hope Mission More ... Baptist Times 'Not enough to be well-intentioned - we must also be well-informed'  Sanctuary Foundation launches free online training to support those welcoming Ukrainians to the UK More ... Baptist Times 'Ordinary people bringing extraordinary hope' The charity Dnipro Hope Mission (DHM) works with church partners in Eastern Ukraine - and wants to highlight the different ways people are using their gifts in the war More ... Baptist Times The witness of Baptist churches in the Russia-Ukraine War   And what you can do to support them. Joshua Searle on the "silent heroes" bringing light and hope to local communities throughout the whole of Eastern Ukraine More ... Baptist Times How Baptist churches in Ukraine are responding to war  “Huge initiatives of practical help, prayer… and homecooked pies” More ... Baptist Times CTE Statements on the conflict in Ukraine The Presidents of CTE and the Fourth Presidency Group made two statements on behalf of the whole of Forum at their meeting 14-16 March 2022 More ... Baptist Times Ukraine: where is God?  A short reflection on the atrocity of the invasion of Ukraine. It's not intended as an all-embracing answer, just some thoughts about where God is in all of this... By Nick Lear More ... Baptist Times Ukraine Baptists: responding to the war 'with compassion and open hearts'   Baptists in Ukraine continue to respond to the war in their country 'with compassion and open hearts', according to the European Baptist Federation (EBF) More ... Baptist Times 'Register support for Ukrainian refugee programme'  UK churches - including Baptist churches - are being encouraged to register their support of a UK sponsorship programme for Ukrainian refugees More ... Baptist Times 'Simplify the visa programme for all Ukrainian refugees' London Baptists Team Leader Phil Barnard joined ecumenical partners calling for change in the the government's approach to the Ukraine crisis More ... Baptist Times An open letter to His Holiness, Patriarch Kirill, Moscow   From Baptist minister the Revd Dr Keith Clements, former General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches More ... Baptist Times Ukraine: 'pray for those facing discrimination based on their colour, ethnicity, or faith'  The Racial Justice Advocacy Forum calls for coverage, prayer and action for Black and Brown peoples facing racial discrimination amidst the invasion of Ukraine More ... Baptist Times Baptist Union Core Leadership Team Pray and Stand with Ukraine The Core Leadership Team (CLT) of the Baptist Union of Great Britain join with the statement made by the European Baptist Federation (EBF) in denouncing the horrific and unprovoked Russian attacks on Ukraine. More ... Crisis in Ukraine  In the light of current events in Ukraine, David Kerrigan, author of Prince of Peace in a World of Wars, reflects on how Christians might respond to such shocking and alarming events… More ... Baptist Times 'Ukraine crisis: crying out for God’s protection and justice for the vulnerable' Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch an invasion of Ukraine has been met with widespread condemnation and sorrow, as well as renewed calls for prayer More ... Baptist Times ‘Praying for peace and protection from war’  Baptists in both Ukraine and Russia are fervently praying into the increasingly tense situation on their borders – and Baptists around the world have been encouraged to do likewise. More ... Baptist Times