The Crisis in Ukraine and Ways to Help

Dear Ones,

As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, the humanitarian crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of a sovereign nation becomes more dire by the day. It is so easy to feel helpless in the face of such monumental, potentially world-altering events. But we are a people who pray, who are united in our common prayer, who believe that prayer does change things. So I ask you to continue to join me in praying for the people of Ukraine, for their protection and safety in the midst of this terrible war and unprovoked aggression.

I would also like to direct your attention to a number of statements, prayers, and reflections from others within our church about this conflict, as well as resources and ways that you can support the Ukrainian people during this time of crisis.

Blessings,
+Greg

Statements:

• Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine
• A Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine by Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color
• Call and Prayer for Averting Conflict (Episcopal Church Executive Council)
• A Faith Vigil for Peace in Ukraine (The Episcopal Church and Friends Committee on National Legislation)
• An Interfaith Call to Peace for Ukraine (Presiding Bishop Curry and Other Interfaith Leaders)
• Statement on Russian divestment from Episcopal Church CFO Kurt Barnes
• Joint Statement from Archbishops of Canterbury and York
• Episcopal News Service Digest of Statements

• Episcopal Relief & Development (Donation Page)
• Episcopal Relief & Development (Resources for Congregations, including bulletin inserts)
• Episcopal Relief & Development (Bulletin Inserts – Part 2)
• Mission to Seafarers, Seattle
• World Central Kitchen
• Amnesty International
• UN High Commission on Refugees
• UNICEF
• Médecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders
• Voices of Children (A Ukrainian Charitable Foundation working with children traumatized by armed conflict)
• Sunflower of Peace (Provides first aide medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines of the conflict)
• Save the Children
• CARE
• International Medical Corps