In February this year the Appletree Group of churches held two services to mark one year since the invasion of Ukraine, and at those services sunflower seeds (the national flower of Ukraine) were handed out for people to grow in their gardens, and many of you have sent in photos of the beautiful sunflowers that have since grown from those tiny seeds. We continue to hold the people of Ukraine in our hearts and we pray for a just end to all conflict. 

A Prayer For Ukraine

Comfort those who fear for their lives and the lives of their loved ones.

Change the hearts of those set on violence and aggression.

Fill earthly leaders with great wisdom to find paths to peace.

Please, Lord, come and have your way in the world.

May your will be done here, on earth as it is in heaven.

May your peace reign now and always.

We lift this prayer to you, our God who is able to do more than we can ever ask or imagine.

In the name of Christ our Saviour. Amen.