And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.

James 3:18 (NRSV)

Prayer from the Uniting Church in Australia, UCA President, Rev Sharon Hollis 

We pray for the people of Ukraine,

We lament the violence that has come to their country

We ask for comfort for those who mourn, hope for those who despair and compassion for all who suffer.

We plead for an end to violence and aggression in their land

We pray for the people of Russia,

We give thanks for those who protest for peace and pray for ongoing courage

We ask for a change of heart in those who commit acts of aggression and war against their fellow citizens and neighbours

We pray for Russians who will suffer because of sanctions and war

We pray for leaders around the world

We pray that world leaders might work for an end to war and for establishing of peace

We seek wisdom for those who are making life and death decisions about how to respond to violence and threats of violence

We ask for courage for those who campaign for peace.

We pray for aid workers and journalists

We give thanks for the willingness of aid workers to work in situations of war and unrest in order to meet the needs of others

We ask for safety, wisdom and compassion for all working to alleviate suffering and heal the wounded

We pray for journalist and media organisations reporting the situation in Ukraine and Russia, may they report truthfully and compassionately.

We pray for peace

We lament violence around the world 

We plead for the ceasing of violence and the establishment of peace

The UCA National Assembly has provided other Prayer Resources here: https://uniting.church/praying-for-peace-in-ukraine/ 

“Prayer and knowing the whole world is praying for this is very important.” Fr Simon Ckuj

Sovereign God,

We pray for the nation of Ukraine, its leaders and people.

We pray that you would make your presence known to them at this time of strife.

We pray for their protection and for an end to the Russian invasion.

We pray for the innocent, the frightened, the dispossessed, and those who have lost loved

ones, homes and family.

We pray that you would bless the endeavours of those who work for peace and an end to

this conflict.

Have mercy, we pray, on Ukraine.

May your peace rule in the hearts and minds of all.

Continue to stir up the leaders of the world to work together for the good of all.

We pray this in the name of Jesus, the

Prince of Peace. Amen.

“As Christians, our response to a crisis must be rooted in prayer. We invite you to join with us in praying for an outpouring of the Spirit of God, that the world may once again choose peace.”

You can find liturgical resources on the Church of England website 

"This is not the world that Christ envisioned for the human race! This is not the teaching of our holy Gospels! The pursuit of war in our faith and conscience does not fit! It is the duty of every Orthodox Christian to bleed for peace!

From faraway Australia, we join our prayers with those of Metropolitan Epiphaniy of Kyiv and All Ukraine, and with the prayers of all the Ukrainian people." 

The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew fraternally calls on the Local Orthodox Churches, as well as all Christians, but also every person of goodwill, in unceasing prayer for the Ukrainian people and for the prevalence of peace and justice in Ukraine.

Shocked by the invasion of the armed forces of the Russian Federation in the territory of Ukraine … the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew telephoned Metropolitan Epiphanios, Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, expressing his deep sorrow at this blatant violation of any notion of international law and legality, as well as his support to the Ukrainian people struggling “for God and country” and to the families of innocent victims.

His All-Holiness condemns this unprovoked attack by Russia against Ukraine, an independent and sovereign state of Europe, as well as the violation of human rights and the brutal violence against our fellow human beings and, above all, against civilians.

He prays to the God of love and peace to enlighten the leadership of the Russian Federation in order to understand the tragic consequences of its decisions and actions, which can even be the trigger for a global military conflict.

He calls on the leaders of all states, European institutions and international organizations to work for a peaceful settlement of this critical situation through candid dialogue, which is the only means of resolving any problem and facing any challenge.

God of love, justice and peace, we pray:

for political and military leaders, upon whose word lives are saved or taken; we pray that they will truly understand and appreciate the weight of moral responsibility they bear

for a swift end to military action and a renewed effort from all parties with a stake in this conflict to address the tensions between them through good-faith dialogue, genuine attempts to understand each other’s concerns, and flexibility in negotiations

for Ukrainian people and foreigners still in Ukraine who are most at risk while hostilities continue

for soldiers involved in this conflict and their families at home

for humanitarian organisations as they mobilise to meet people’s essential needs, and

for people displaced by conflict and for people of goodwill offering them shelter.

From leading worship in a bomb shelter, to providing food for those fleeing their homes, to comforting the traumatised, The Salvation Army is working around the clock to support those impacted by war.

“Pray for peace in this troubled time.

Pray for the safety of those who are fleeing and already displaced.

Pray that there will be adequate hospitality from neighbour countries.

Pray for faith and courage for every Christian, especially our officers (pastors) and soldiers.

Pray for the de-escalation of the battle so that the threat of life is no longer a reality.

Pray that leaders will find a way to dialogue and find a peaceful decision.”

Australian Salvation Army Officer Kelvin Pethybridge- from Chisinau, Moldova

This is the “national spiritual anthem” of Ukraine, МОЛИТВА ЗА УКРАЇНУ.  

This version on YouTube has a video with views of many different parts of the nation.   https://youtu.be/e4rW6cxRT_M