Ukraine: situation critical

On Monday 21 November there were many missile strikes in Kyiv and across Ukraine and the situation in Kyiv is now critical due to the continued Russian strikes against the energy infrastructure systems. Against this backdrop, snow has arrived and temperatures are now below freezing, making the situation even more desperate. The Tabernacle of the […]

Ukraine update 11 Nov 2022

Our people in mission in Ukraine, Alison, Valery and Anya are currently travelling to the east of the country with a  team of about 20 people to distribute humanitarian aid and provide spiritual comfort. Please pray that all will go well in terms of logistics and continue to pray for all Ukrainians suffering from the […]

Ukraine: power struggles

Power cuts are a big problem now in Ukraine; our people in mission there tell us it’s harder to get around as public transport is extremely limited. Pray for an end to the destruction of electricity supplies and other important infrastructure. Continue to pray for an end to the violence and pray that all Christians, […]

Ukraine update 13 Oct 2022

As we continue to pray against violence and especially for churches and all people in the occupied territories in Ukraine, we can also give thanks for the faithful ministry of mission partner Alison Giblett and her church, Tabernacle of the Living God (TLG), led by local partner Valery Alymov. The church celebrates its fourth anniversary […]

Frontline photos: Ruin restorers in Ukraine

Our people in Ukraine see themselves as Ruin Restorers. Here are some firsthand photos of their recent work in villages near Kyiv.

Ukraine: caring for those in need

Mission partner Alison Giblett and local partners Valery Alymov and Anya Manchuliak continue, with their church, to support people in and around Kyiv affected by the war. This includes practical help from work on buildings/clearing rubble to helping a resident to harvest vegetables. Teams are also following up with children who came to the camps […]

Ukraine: why I chose to stay

Mission partner Alison Giblett shares why she chose to stay among her community in Ukraine even as violence swept in

Anya Manchuliak, Ukraine

Coordinates church and ministry connections, develops partnerships with other churches and missions, trains youth and shares the gospel.

Valery Alymov, Ukraine

Sharing Jesus with others, preaching the gospel, making disciples and planting churches.

Alison Giblett, Ukraine

Providing spiritual and material care to those in need through my church and the Genesis ministry (helping people with destructive behaviours)

Ukraine update 22 March

The place in western Ukraine where CMS people in mission have been staying with dozens of fellow church members is viewed as a temporary refuge centre. Our colleagues report that due thousands more of people arriving in the area from Mariupol, Chernihiv and Kharkiv, they are being encouraged to move to a new location: “So […]

“We are doing what we can”

As refugees seek safety in countries on Ukraine’s western border, our partners offer welcome and care.