
Time and time again Welcome Churches has been encouraged by the way the Church has stepped up to be at the forefront of welcoming those seeking refuge in the UK. After the rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban in August 2021 approximately 20,000 people arrived in the UK, almost overnight, and the UK church mobilised to welcome Afghan families and provide practical help. Amidst the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, we have once again seen stories of hope emerging from the UK church as they welcome refugees into their communities.
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It is now about four months since Russian troops invaded Ukraine on 24 February 2022. Since then, many Ukrainians have fled the war. According to UNHCR, more than 8 million people have left the country. More than 5 million refugees have been registered across Europe, of which Poland alone has taken in more than 1.2 million. Many others fled to Romania, Russia, or Germany.
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The reversal of Roe V Wade in the United States of America has had its knock-on effects in Europe. For some it is a time of rejoicing, namely for all who campaign for the rights of the preborn child. Others see it as a threat to their “freedom”. For us Christians it should be a time for prayer and concern.
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It is our pleasure to inform you that the English version of the Week of Prayer 2023 material is now available on our website.
The Week of Prayer 2023 will take place from 8 – 15 January 2022 under the theme “Joy.” There is joy in togetherness. In a world where loneliness is more and more rampant, we can celebrate the great deeds of God together. Joy in and through fellowship.

The Instituto Solidare “Solidarity Institute” of the Baptist Church in Coqueiral is an initiative that works with poor and marginalized communities in Recife, a city in Brazil’s Pernambuco state where around 126 people died and thousands were displaced due to rains that caused major floods and landslides last month.
Located on the banks of the Tejipio River, the community has been frequently flooded, making the church there a refuge and care facility for people affected by the floods.

Hope 2022 is getting closer and closer, and we are delighted to see how the multi-day program is getting richer each week. Hope 2022 is about great people with great stories, and that’s why our program in October focuses on how God moves people to transform our continent through their personal stories. With this newsletter issue, we are thrilled to announce that Mirela Popaja-Hadžić from Sarajevo will be our co-host during HOPE 2022.
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