26, Executive Council passed a resolution that expressed “grave concerns about the escalation of tensions and military buildup along the border of Russia and Ukraine.” The House of Bishops issued a statement on March 21 condemning Russia’s aggression against its neighbor, “an independent, sovereign nation that has posed no threat to others beyond its borders.” The Episcopal Church has been vocal in its calls for peace and its prayers for the Ukrainian people since the run-up to Russia’s war against the country, which it invaded on Feb 24. “We need to raise our voices individually and collectively,” he said, “for humanitarian assistance, for wise military and diplomatic policies, for the support of the United Nations and, above all, we need to pray for the welfare, well-being and the souls of those in the direct line of conflict in Ukraine.” Mark’s Episcopal Church, urging those gathered to pray for the Ukrainians. Wesley Clark, the former NATO supreme allied commander, spoke at a March 13 interfaith service held at St. “I think everybody realizes what a terrible thing is happening there and we all want to do something, but as everyday people we don’t know what to do,” Julie Keller of the cathedral’s Bell Ringing Society told KTHV-TV. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Little Rock, Arkansas, held a special 20-minute bell ringing on April 10 to show solidarity with Ukraine. Lou Hays said in an interview with WVNS-TV. “The scope of the tragedy is almost unbelievable,” the Rev. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Wheeling, West Virginia, presented “ A Concert for Ukraine” on April 5.Īlso in West Virginia, Christ Episcopal Church in Bluefield organized an interfaith vigil March 27 in a downtown square for the people of Ukraine. On April 3, Trinity Episcopal Church in Grand Ledge, Michigan, hosted a vigil “for peace and for the safety and well-being of the people of Ukraine.” Dozens of people attended. Numerous congregations have hosted prayer services and vigils in recent weeks. As Russia ramps up the latest phase of its attack on Ukraine nearly two months into the unprovoked war, Episcopal congregations are showing their support for Ukraine in a variety of ways, from making Ukrainian-style Easter eggs known as pysanky to raising money for Episcopal Relief & Development and other agencies responding to the crisis. Andrew and Pyervozvannoho All Saints, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in Bucha on April 17. A woman lights a candle during the Palm Sunday mass at the Church of St.
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