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 for April 2026

Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support. Your faithfulness is a great encouragement to us.

Pray for

  • Protection from ongoing attacks
  • Strength and wisdom for our pastor Serhii
  • Peace for Ukraine
  • Finances to cover the great needs of the mercy ministry
  • Recovery for Christina, who delivered via c-section and is now the mother of three wee boys.

Praise for

  • Our continued ability to still gather for worship, serve others through practical mercy ministry, and witness new people joining the faith.
  • The safe, healthy delivery of Clement – Elder Mark and Christina’s newest son.
  • Elder Mark’s successful pre-defence of PhD dissertation
  • God’s continued faithfulness to us and to our church.
Worship service in Kharkiv
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!