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Video: Romanian church’s hotel ministry houses Ukrainian refugees

Video by Francisco Litardo for UM News.

Romanian church's hotel ministry houses Ukrainian refugees

A hotel and ministry center run by The United Methodist Church in Romania hosts numerous programs to help Ukrainian refugees, as well as the rest of the community. A UM News video produced by Francisco Litardo with additional images by Mike DuBose.

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