In light of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Immigration Advice Service is offering Ukrainian nationals free immigration advice regarding their options to come to the UK. For anyone affected, all they need to do is visit their website here: https://iasservices.org.uk/visa-concessions-for-ukrainians-in-the-uk/ and fill out the contact form. A member of their team will then be in touch within 24 hours. For more information about Immigration, see their website, http://www.iasservices.org.uk A Prayer for Peace The ‘Prayer for Peace’ has been produced in response to the invasion of Ukraine, with members of the Scottish Church Leaders Forum, including Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, standing in solidarity with all those who face the perils of war and the fear that ensues when the bonds of peace are broken. Living God, Creator and giver of life to all people: We ask that you would hear our prayer for peace amongst the nations And for ending of conflict in Ukraine. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Living God, Who shall judge between the nations: We ask that that you would lead the nations in the paths of peace And that the dividing wall of hostility would be broken down. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Living God, Who has inspired faith across the ages: Grant peace in the midst of war And bring harmony to the commonwealth of nations. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Living God, Who gave his only Son that we might have life: We ask that you would pour out your Holy Spirit And inspire in us hope that peace will be renewed. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Signed by: Most Rev. Mark Strange, Primus, on behalf of the College of Bishops, Scottish Episcopal Church Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly, Church of Scotland Most Rev. Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Roman Catholic Church Lt. Col. Carol Bailey, Secretary for Scotland, Salvation Army Adwoa Bittle, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) Rev. Dr David Miller, Moderator, United Free Church of Scotland Rev. Neil MacMillan, Moderator, Free Church of Scotland Rev. Paul Whittle, Moderator, United Reformed Church (Scotland) Rev. Martin Hodson, General Director, Baptist Union of Scotland Rev. Mark Slaney, District Chair, Methodist Church (Scotland) Rev. Thomas R. Wilson, Chair, Congregational Federation in Scotland |
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