Kyiv - Big City

About

Big City is the second Presbyterian church established in Kyiv. It was originally planted in the Solomianskyi Region of the city but is now meeting in the Seminary building at Holosiivskyi.

Big City Church is currently without a pastor. The majority of their leadership, as well as many who were in seminary to study for the pastorate, have been drafted and are unable to serve their church while they are serving their country. They have also lost many members who fled the country or who moved to be close to their spouse on the front line. Still, they continue to meet on Sundays to worship and Holy Trinity’s Pastor, Ivan Bespalov, serves by administering the sacraments.

The congregation feels very worn, but strives to live faithfully and testify to Christ’s goodness.

Updated for June 2026

Pray for

Our congregants who are ill
Olekandr and Denys who are undergoing military training
Repentance to salvation of our friends and relatives
Us as we work to legally register the church and also sell the church office property
For the protection of our church, homes, and most importantly our members from drones and missiles.
The mental and spiritual health of our church members who feel exhausted.
For Kateryna to easily adapt to her new job especially as she is still feeling weak after a bout of food poisoning.

Praise for

God’s protection of each of our members during the war.
Kateryna finding a job – due to illness she is still waiting to start pending training exams.
Sergii finding a job with an increased salary!
Our member Tetiana who is a refugee in France but has secured a good job and was able to get medical care for a recent problem.
God providing us with people to preach, despite the fact that our pulpit is vacant. We are very Thankful for God’s provision and care for us.