Updates

Week of Compassion updates are the quickest way you can find out how the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and its partners are responding to emergencies and disasters, as well as ongoing, long-term humanitarian needs, throughout the world. They are available by e-mail, and you can register right here to receive them electronically. We encourage you to share these updates in your congregation and with your friends as you have opportunity and occasion. A 36" x 48" interactive map poster is available from the Week of Compassion office and provides an excellent space to feature current updates at your church. Call (317.713.2442) or e-mail Elaine at ecleveland@woc.disciples.org to receive a complimentary copy.

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Around the World - Around the Year

The Gathering of Shepherds: A Christmas Update - Wednesday, December 19, A.D. 2007
It's Time to Register for the Souper Bowl of Caring! - Wednesday, December 12, A.D. 2007
Needs from Cyclone Sidr Larger Than First Thought - Thursday, December 6, A.D. 2007
Study Reveals Dramatic Rise in Natural Disasters - Thursday, November 29, A.D. 2007
GMP Offers Thoughts on Recent Trip to Middle East - Monday, November 19, A.D. 2007
Highlights from the WOC Fall Meeting - Thursday, November 15, A.D. 2007
Floods Ravage Southern Mexico - Thursday, November 8, A.D. 2007
Wildfire Recovery Underway in Southern California - Thursday, November 1, A.D. 2007
Firestorms Rage Across Southern California - Wednesday, October 24, A.D. 2007
An Opportunity for Transformation - Thursday, October 18, A.D. 2007
Insecurity in Darfur Hinders Relief Work - Thursday, October 11, A.D. 2007
Third Quarter Response Fund Report - Thursday, October 4, A.D. 2007
Extensive Flooding Sweeps Across Africa - Thursday, September 27, A.D. 2007
Week of Compassion Helps to (Re)Build a Village - Thursday, September 20, A.D. 2007
Quakes Rock Sumatra, Indonesia - Thursday, September 13, A.D. 2007
WOC Director Offers Reflections from Visit to Darfur - Thursday, September 6, 2007
WeekEnd of Compassion: where the End is just the beginning! - Thursday, August 30, A.D. 2007
Quake Recovery Underway in Peru - Thursday, August 23, A.D. 2007
Earthquake Rocks Peru - Thursday, August 16, A.D. 2007
Worst Flooding in Living Memory Across Asia - Thursday, August 9, A.D. 2007
Iraqi Refugee Crisis Worsens Day by Day - Thursday, August 2, A.D. 2007
Disciples Approach Halfway Point of Recovery Initiative - Friday, July 27, A.D. 2007
2007 Compassion Response Fund Report - Thursday, July 19, A.D. 2007
WOC Director Visits Flood-Stricken Kansas - Thursday, July 12, A.D. 2007
Floods Continue to Wreak Havoc across the Midwest - Friday, July 6, A.D. 2007
Fire Destroys North Carolina Church - Thursday, June 28, A.D. 2007
Floods Ravage Southern China - Wednesday, June 13, A.D. 2007
Strong Earthquake Strikes China - Thursday, June 7, A.D. 2007
Iraqi Refugee Crisis Grows - Thursday, May 31, A.D. 2007
Kansas Mission Station Established - Thursday, May 24, A.D. 2007
Tornado Recovery Begins in Kansas While Flooding Threatens - Thursday, May 10, A.D. 2007
Tornado Devastates Kansas Town - Monday, May 7, A.D. 2007
Disciples Support Healing Efforts at Virginia Tech - Thursday, May 3, A.D. 2007
Day for Darfur - Wednesday, April 25, A.D. 2007
CWS Issues Appeal for Nor'easter - Thursday, April 19, A.D. 2007
Shock and Sorrow Shroud University Campus - Wednesday, April 18, A.D. 2007
WOC Director Returns from Tsunami Recovery Visit - Thursday, April 12, A.D. 2007
Do This In Remembrance of Me - Maundy Thursday, April 5, A.D. 2007
Quake and Tsunami Strike Solomon Islands - Tuesday, April 3, A.D. 2007
Self-Sufficiency for Young Women in Sierra Leone - Thursday, March 29, A.D. 2007
One Family's Story in Port Arthur - Thursday, March 22, A.D. 2007
Desperation Continues in Sudan - Thursday, March 15, A.D. 2007
Storm Systems Sweep Across the U.S. - Thursday, March 8, A.D. 2007
Long Term Recovery Organizations Key to Response - Thursday, March 1, A.D. 2007
WOC Director Visits Hurricane Area - Friday, February 23, A.D. 2007
2007 Week of Compassion Offering Observance Begins - Friday, February 16, 2007
Tornadoes Rip Through Central Florida - Tuesday, February 6, A.D. 2007
Join the Disciples Souper Bowl of Caring Team - Thursday, February 1, A.D. 2007
Aid to U.S. Midwest Continues - Thursday, January 25, A.D. 2007
Wicked Winter Weather Wallops U.S. - Thursday, January 18, A.D. 2007
Disciples Hurricane Response Moves Ahead - Thursday, January 11, A.D. 2007
Growing Crisis Along Somali Kenyan Border - Saturday, January 6, A.D. 2007

Updates from 2006

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Phone: 317.713.2442
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Elaine Cleveland
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