Restart Together
A space for quiet, care and deeper conversation. Even after long separations, stress and difficult experiences, married couples can renew their closeness, mutual care and joy in being together.
Learn moreA retreat for military families
One more family.
Time together.
You can give a couple four days for conversation, support, and renewing their relationship. Help more families take part in ReStart.
$500an opportunity for
one more family
Let’s make room for one more family
Time left to give
End of October 28, 2026 · Kyiv time
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01 / Why ReStart
After separation and strain,
hear each other again.
ReStart is a four-day retreat for married couples where one spouse is a service member or veteran. Participation is free, with advance registration.
Supporting families through the challenges of war.
Long separations, constant strain, and different experiences of war can make communication between spouses difficult. Everyday responsibilities and worries can leave little quiet time to talk about what matters and give each other their full attention.
ReStart aims to create a caring space for rest, honest conversation, and renewed emotional closeness. We want to help couples grow in understanding, recognize the value of their relationship, and find support for their life together.
Our gatherings are grounded in biblical principles. Participants will have the opportunity to hear the Gospel. We talk about the hope God gives through the Gospel and how His love can sustain families through difficult times.
Seminars and professional consultations
The program includes family seminars and meetings with family counselors, professional psychologists, and psychotherapists. Couples can discuss their relationship, communication difficulties, and challenging experiences, receive professional support, and give attention to renewing their emotional connection.
Creativity and support
Art therapy sessions and creative activities complement conversations and counseling. Creating together offers couples another way to express feelings, share their perspective, and spend time with each other.
Time just for two
The program makes room for rest, personal conversations, and time just for husband and wife. A comfortable retreat setting in the Carpathians offers a few days away from everyday responsibilities to focus on each other.
- Location
- On a comfortable retreat property with a spa in the scenic Carpathian Mountains.
- Provided by the organizers
- Accommodation, meals, and family counselors
02 / Your gift makes a difference
Every $500 —
one more family.
Even $100 helps. Smaller gifts add up to fund another couple’s participation in this four-day retreat.
$1001/5 of a familyOne fifth of an opportunity for a family.
Five gifts of $100 add up to $500, enough to increase the number of families by one.
$2501/2 of a familyHalf of an opportunity for a family.
Two gifts of $250 add up to $500, and one more couple can join the retreat.
$500A whole familyAn opportunity for a whole family.
Based on the estimated cost of $500 per family.
Based on the organizers’ budget estimate: $500 per additional family.
What amount works for you?
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Give through Cru
This estimates the impact of a gift. You will select the amount on the Cru page.
03 / Make the next ReStart possible
Give a family
time together.
Your gift can be part of renewing a military family’s relationship. Thank you for helping us walk alongside them.
Give by the end of October 28, 2026, Kyiv time
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A few helpful details
Before you give
Can a gift of less than $500 help?
Yes. Even $100 contributes toward the cost. Gifts add up, and every $500 can fund one more family’s participation.
How can I contact the organizers?
Write to Vlodko and Chrystyna: volodymyr.tyshchenko@cru.org
Volodymyr and Khrystyna Tyshchenko
We are Volodymyr and Khrystyna Tyshchenko, missionaries serving families with Ukraine for Christ, part of Cru. We work with married couples, support military and veteran families and train teams in partnership with local churches. Our vision is to bring God’s life-changing truths to families in Ukraine.
Our vision
To bring God’s life-changing truths to married couples in Ukraine. We want couples to find hope in Christ and put God’s design for marriage into practice in everyday family life.
Our mission
We share the Gospel through gatherings that address real marriage needs in a way people can understand. We equip local leaders to serve families in their communities. In partnership with churches, we help couples pass on what they learn to others.
Events
Read together
Start with a subject that matters to your family today.
Listening to each other without rushing
A simple conversation structure for explaining a need, hearing your partner and agreeing on a next step.
Learn moreStaying connected in marriage while living apart
Practical agreements for couples separated by military service, work or displacement.
Learn more
Making time for two in an ordinary family week
Finding shared time without a large budget, an elaborate plan or waiting for perfect circumstances.
Learn morePractical resources
10 questions for a conversation for two
A short set of prompts for hearing each other and choosing one shared agreement for the week.
Learn moreAgreements for a time apart
A practical checklist on contact, decisions and daily responsibilities for couples living at a distance.
Learn moreGratitude and prayer for two
A simple, voluntary way to share gratitude and discuss your family’s needs.
Learn morePreparing a request for a family consultation
What to discuss together before reaching out and how to name a question for the first conversation.
Learn moreQuestions before marriage
Prompts for a private conversation about expectations, responsibilities, faith and future agreements.
Learn moreA plan for the first family-group gathering
A simple sequence for introducing a few couples and discussing a next gathering in your community.
Learn moreHelp us serve families
Your prayer and financial support help us hold family gatherings, train leaders, offer consultations, and serve military families.
Pray for families in Ukraine
Pray for couples facing separation, loss, and crisis, and for the people who serve them.
Support our ministry
You can choose a one-time or recurring gift on our Cru giving page.
Learning for families
Contact us to discuss a suitable learning format. Dates, location, and arrangements are agreed after your enquiry.
View morePreparation for marriage
Meetings for Christian couples with Volodymyr and Khrystyna Tyshchenko about shared life, expectations and responsibility.
Learn moreSeminars for married couples
Practical gatherings, workshops and talks on family subjects for couples and communities.
Learn moreOne-day family conferences
Themed gatherings for married couples that can be arranged with a church or local team.
Learn moreMentoring family ministry teams
Training and support for leaders who want to serve families in their cities and communities.
Learn moreFamily consultations
A personal conversation about your family and possible next steps.
Send a request
Leave your name and phone number in the form. You do not need to describe personal circumstances in the public request.
Arrange a conversation
We will contact you at the number you provide to discuss your request and agree on a suitable time.
Talk about your family
During the consultation, we will listen to your situation and discuss possible next steps together.
Moments from our ministry
Gatherings, learning together, and time for families. Photographs shared from our ministry.
