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Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Kharkiv
Pastor Sudakov and his family

About

The Church in Kharkiv had a thriving ministry, especially among university students and young families. By God’s mercy, their ministry work and service continue –  even under constant attack from russian forces.  Just a few miles from the front lines, Kharkiv is daily shelled and experiences difficulties getting supplies.

 

After briefly relocating their entire church to the relative safety of Western Ukraine, church leaders felt called to resume ministry in the city of Kharkiv. However, not all of the congregants could return.

The Kharkiv church is very active in taking supplies donated through Crates For Ukraine to frontline regions. Humanitarian distributions allow familes to receive basic necessities that many can no longer find in shops or afford if found.

 

Despite constant shelling,  the congregation meets faithfully each Sunday. The church is very close to buildings that have been bombed, but praise God, He has preserved the church, both physically and spiritually.

Updated October 20th for November 2026

Pray for

  • The families of the children and civilians being killed in Kharkiv. On October 19th, a missile hit a park, killing women and children. Apartment buildings are also being hit and civillians are being killed. Former allies have limited the ability of our military to defend ourselves from attack. The entire country is weeping for these lives lost and asking the Lord for his mercy.
  • Our church to be faithful and persevere in our ministry activities.
  • Wisdom in how to manage the great need for mercy ministry activities in light of limited funds and limited workers.
  • A safe winter in our city
  • Wisdom and courage of world leaders to make real steps in pursuing righteousness and stopping this war.

Praise for

  • Our lives being preserved despite constant shelling and drone attacks
  • Still having access to water and electricity despite attacks on critical infrastructure.
  • Being able to gather for worship every week
  • Being able to help others and proclaim the goodness of the lord, even in these difficult times.
  • Being able to help over 50 families with vital supplies for winter, like sleeping bags, warm clothes, powerbanks, etc.
  • Our church and mercy ministry have been able to steadily continue to support about 200 families each month with food and necessity packages costing $25 per bag. Thank you to everyone who donates to help provide us with many of the humanitarian items we distribute.
Worship service in Kharkiv
Sharing a meal together
One of our smaller members getting a care package. We also have clothes and bags with food and basic necessities.
The conference enabled by the arrival and encouragement of our brothers from the West.
Small groups meet throughout the week
Christmas Outreach activity
A home visit to distribute humanitarian items
Delivery of humanitarian aid
Praise God we can continue to gather and worship!

An excerpt from a letter from the church in Kharkiv

September 23, 2026

Dear brothers and sisters,

By God’s mercy, during the last several weeks we have not experienced the kind of massive missile and drone attacks on Kharkiv that we faced earlier. We are very thankful to the Lord for these quieter weeks.

At the same time, the danger has certainly not disappeared. FPV drone attacks have become a regular threat. Almost every day there are several such attacks in and around Kharkiv. Just last night, two cars were destroyed, and tragically one person was killed. So even during a relatively quiet period, the reality of war remains very close to us.

As winter approaches, there is also growing concern about Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. We are trying to prepare as wisely as we can, including purchasing fuel and other necessary supplies in advance. Attacks on logistics and large warehouses have also contributed to shortages and rising costs. Fuel prices have increased significantly in recent weeks, and this affects the price of almost everything else because goods have to be transported across the country.

We see the consequences very clearly through our mercy ministry. The needs remain enormous, while poverty and financial pressure on ordinary families continue to increase. Many people are anxious about what this coming winter will bring, especially if there are prolonged interruptions to electricity, water, and heating.

We are trying to do what we can to prepare, while ultimately trusting in God’s providence and care for us. We are especially preparing our Winter Project, through which we hope to provide practical assistance to vulnerable families during the coldest and most difficult months. Please pray that the Lord would provide everything necessary and give us wisdom to use these resources well.

With gratitude in Christ,
Mark