Churches invited to join global prayer chain for Ukraine and the end of the war

Bywwedderburn

[World Council of Churches] Churches across the world are ready to join a world prayer for Ukraine on Aug. 24. Hosted by the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, the global prayer chain will ask for a just and lasting peace – that God will stop the war and that light will overcome darkness.

The prayer will be held on the day when Ukraine, during ongoing Russian military aggression, will celebrate its 34th Independence Day. An online prayer calendar allows churches and individuals to sign up for prayer times, and the prayer website lists prayer needs and provides other resources for reflection and sharing.

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