“I was a stranger and you welcomed me’ (Matthew 25:35).

As we continue to watch with horror the pounding of Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, the Government ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme offers the potential for a number of individuals and church communities to provide profound hands-on help for some of those fleeing for their lives. The Church of England is urgently drawing up resources to help us think through the implications of the scheme (including issues relating to safeguarding); and we are also doing work on the ground here in Guildford, not least in response to queries about vicarages. 

Meanwhile thanks for all that you are already doing in response to the tragedy unfolding before our eyes. All our praying, giving, lobbying and planning is precious in God’s sight, as we see the face of Jesus in the desperate faces of those seeking our help.

+Andrew.