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Ukraine: Preaching the gospel brings us hope Bishop Pavlo Shvarts of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine on “accepting one’s human limitations”
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts Council urges concerted peacebuilding processes in statement
Poland: LWF opens two centers for refugees Cash-assistance for 56,000 families fleeing war in Ukraine
Ukraine: LWF provides cash assistance for refugees in Poland Enrolment centers in six locations to reach at least 60.000 vulnerable families
LWF scales up response to Ukrainian refugee crisis Priorities include humanitarian work and supporting member churches on front lines of welcome for refugees
European churches call for commitment to all refugees Easter statement from Christian leaders welcomes Ukraine response, calls for solidarity with all seeking protection
Ukraine: “I don’t want to sit around until the war is over” Ukrainian refugees welcomed by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover