A Refuge in Ukraine

On this episode of The One Pebble Podcast, Kristine and Harris sit down with Pastor Yura Fedoryuk from Zolotonosha, Ukraine. In this poignant conversation, Pastor Yura describes what living through war has been like, and how his young church family has been providing physical and spiritual support to refugees. 

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Yura Fedoryuk is a pastor, husband, father, and visionary leader from Ukraine. Together with his wife Nina and children (Emiliya is 14 and Benjamin is 10), Yura leads Open Heart Church in the city of Zolotonosha — a young and vibrant Christian community that seeks to help people open their hearts to God's love and become true disciples of Jesus. Their vision is to transform families and impact their city through Christ’s love. Open Heart Church was planted just 4 years ago. Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Yura and his church have been actively serving their local community — providing spiritual care, humanitarian aid, and hope to families affected by the war. Open Heart Church continues to grow as a place of healing, restoration, and purpose. He travels to the U.S. to build relationships with churches and partners who want to support what God is doing in Ukraine.