Some folks have been asking about places to contribute to relief efforts in Ukraine. Just want to put out a warning that fake charities have been popping up online that look like they will benefit Ukraine but will actually send your money who-knows-where.
Two sites that we know we can trust are Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran World Federation. Links to their Ukraine-specific donation pages are below.
Love and Peace,
We pray for all people
whose lives are in peril in Ukraine.
We pray for the vision to see and the faith to believe
in a world emancipated from violence.Heal the wounds of mind, body and spirit that will occur due to the violence in our world.
Help us to devote ourselves to the task of making peace in our own neighborhoods and around the world. No one is hidden from your love.
Help us be home to others.
Help us manifest your love and peace to the world.
(Prayer from Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Their website lists more ways you can help.)