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churches as cooling centers - the Arizona Faith Network![]() Earlier this month, Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold, Week of Compassion’s Associate Director for Domestic Disaster Response, spent a week in Arizona, visiting congregations and partners, and participating and leading at the annual meeting of National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Assisting in Disaster). A significant focus during her visit was connecting with Rev. Katie Sexton, Disciples pastor and Executive Director of the Arizona Faith Network, “an interfaith organization building bridges across diverse Arizona communities to work for the common good.” Storm Season Update5/22/2024 ![]() With repeated severe weather and tornadoes across the plains, midwest, and south; flooding and windstorms in Texas; and other weather-related impacts across much of the U.S., the needs of our neighbors are great. Week of Compassion is connecting with Regional and local church leaders in affected areas and working with ecumenical partners to assess damage and coordinate response. YOU can respond and help in a number of ways: ACT Alliance in Ukraine5/9/2024 ![]() A core value at Week of Compassion is 'integrity'. We are grateful for partners and networks who hold to that core value, too. ACT Alliance eagerly shared the results of an external evaluator's assessment of the first two years of response in Ukraine. Week of Compassion will continue to share stories of the needs and concerns of impacted communities, and the long-term strategies for response. As the conflict moves into its third year, social services, psychosocial care, and community acclimation are key focal points. The images here provide a two-year impact report 'by the numbers'. Week of Compassion remains grateful for our partners through ACT Alliance, and for the important and creative ways they serve the world's most vulnerable people. That We Might Have Life5/7/2024 supporting students displaced in the Middle East Crisis
Celebrate Service4/23/2024 National Volunteer Week 2024![]() Volunteerism empowers individuals to find their purpose, to take their passion and turn it into meaningful change. When each of us, in our own way, answers the call to make a difference, we make progress in solving our most persistent problems, and create stronger communities and a more just society. - Points of Light Foundation, on the 50th Anniversary of National Volunteer Week Week of Compassion connects volunteers to opportunities across the life of the ministry. We give thanks for the wide variety of people who are part of disaster relief, long-term recovery, and refugee response in congregations and communities. Refugee Response Gathering4/18/2024 join this online event May 7![]() Is your church active in refugee response? Are you curious how you and your church can connect? Does someone at your church remember ‘doing this once’, but you know you haven’t been part in a while? On TUESDAY MAY 7 @ 7:00pm EDT, join Rev. Alan Dicken (Assoc Dir for Immigrant & Refugee Response) at this special Week of Compassion online gathering of Disciples engaged in refugee response ministry. Discover local needs, and connect with others who care about vulnerable persons. This is a chance to support, re-engage, and stir curiosity about refugee response. Refugee resettlement engages congregations and individuals who are ready to welcome refugees, preparing to serve even before a crisis is present. Week of Compassion provides support and resources, connections to resettlement experts, and accompanies you as you do the work to be ready when family resettlement is needed. As the November U.S. election nears, the concerns of refugees and immigrants will continue to make news. Be aware of the needs in your local community (in election season and out), and see how your congregation can be part of faithful welcome and true hospitality. For more information about the May 7th meeting - and the meeting link! - contact Alan Dicken. Better Together4/16/2024 marking Memorial Blvd's 50th Hike Against Hunger![]() In February, Pastor Linda Tobias, of Memorial Boulevard Christian Church in St Louis MO, wrote a letter: We believe we are “Better Together.” This catchy slogan emphasizes the power of collaboration and unity. We believe that coming together as a community of believers strengthens our collective efforts and provides an opportunity of working together, step by step, taking a stand against poverty, hunger, and injustice in the world. With that, Pastor Tobias invited sibling congregations from St Louis and surrounding areas to join with MBCC for the 2024 Hike Against Hunger, the church’s 50th outing to raise awareness and support for the ministry of Week of Compassion. Fifty years ago, Elvera (Armstrong) Parks approached Memorial Boulevard’s pastor, Rhodes Thompson, to see if the church would sponsor her on a walk she was taking part in. The idea developed that MBCC would create its own event to raise an offering for Week of Compassion, and the MBCC Hike Against Hunger was born. |
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