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Disciples congregations who join the Circle of Compassion strengthen the work and witness of Week of Compassion for generations to come.
The goal is for 100 Disciples churches to establish a named fund of at least $10,000 each, within the Week of Compassion Endowment Fund, held in care at the Christian Church Foundation. Once
established, Week of Compassion receives annual distributions from the fund in the name of
the congregation, in perpetuity. This distribution is included as part of the congregation’s
denominational giving record, increasing the church's annual Week of Compassion support.
The term 'circle of compassion' was inspired by an African pastor who spoke about compassion
moving as a circle. Sometimes we give, and at other times we receive - but most of the time we
cannot tell the difference. We are blessed in both the receiving and the giving, and so the circle continues.
The ways in which congregations contribute are as exciting and varied as the churches themselves: whether making a tithe from a capital campaign; inviting gifts from individual donors in the congregation; transfers from current permanent funds the congregation already holds; honoring a pastor’s anniversary or retirement; celebrating a church member for whom Week of Compassion has been especially important; or holding a special fundraising event above and beyond the regular Special Offering.
The possibilities are endless! Contact us to learn more about becoming a Circle of Compassion congregation!
The goal is for 100 Disciples churches to establish a named fund of at least $10,000 each, within the Week of Compassion Endowment Fund, held in care at the Christian Church Foundation. Once
established, Week of Compassion receives annual distributions from the fund in the name of
the congregation, in perpetuity. This distribution is included as part of the congregation’s
denominational giving record, increasing the church's annual Week of Compassion support.
The term 'circle of compassion' was inspired by an African pastor who spoke about compassion
moving as a circle. Sometimes we give, and at other times we receive - but most of the time we
cannot tell the difference. We are blessed in both the receiving and the giving, and so the circle continues.
The ways in which congregations contribute are as exciting and varied as the churches themselves: whether making a tithe from a capital campaign; inviting gifts from individual donors in the congregation; transfers from current permanent funds the congregation already holds; honoring a pastor’s anniversary or retirement; celebrating a church member for whom Week of Compassion has been especially important; or holding a special fundraising event above and beyond the regular Special Offering.
The possibilities are endless! Contact us to learn more about becoming a Circle of Compassion congregation!
Why join the Circle?
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University Christian Church has always had a heart for Week of Compassion. We were honored to be asked to join the Circle of Compassion and support its important work in ever widening that circle of love. We can count on Week of Compassion to faithfully carry on Christ's work of love and care where ever it is needed, and we are grateful to be part of it.
- Rev. Cyndy Twedell (retired) University Christian Church, Fort Worth TX Memorial Boulevard Christian Church has supported Week of Compassion with an annual Hike Against Hunger for more than 40 years. With the Hike, the special offering and God’s help, we’ve given {almost $700,000} to Week of Compassion. It has truly been a blessing. We chose to give $1,000 to the Week of Compassion Circle of Compassion because we want to see this life-giving ministry grow for our sisters and brothers around the world. We hope to continue to make contributions of $1000 until we have raised $10,000. What a JOY! - Rev. Margaret Pride (retired) Memorial Blvd Christian Church, St Louis MO Week of Compassion has long been a beloved offering for the members of Battery Park Christian Church. We’ve been especially proud of being a part of the Circle of Compassion and our contribution to it. It has been important to so many in our congregation to reach out to those in need, especially in times of disaster and for development purposes providing for longer relief and a vision for the future. Each year we look forward to the report that tells us how much our Circle endowment has earned to support this ministry. - Rev. Rachael Woodall Battery Park Christian Church, Richmond VA When our small church received a large gift, we knew immediately that we needed to share a portion of this gift with our neighbors in need in Seattle and around the globe. By joining the Circle of Compassion, we partner with Week of Compassion to extend God's love and mercy, where it is needed most, for many years to come. - Rev. Monica Greenberg (previous pastor) Northwest Christian Church, Seattle WA |
We honored Pastor Janet Long’s 25th anniversary here by collecting a major gift for Week of Compassion, a cause for which we all share a passion. Soon after, we were invited to consider becoming a Circle of Compassion congregation. Already on our way to the commitment of investing $10,000 in a permanent fund, it was an easy decision. The 'From Our Doorsteps…' fund is already in place at WACC to make local grants to address the needs of friends and neighbors; we viewed this as an opportunity to create a '… to the Ends of the Earth' fund with Week of Compassion to address the needs of neighbors far beyond our own. - Washington Avenue Christian Church, Elyria OH One of the traits of Pershing Avenue that I most admire is its ability to make the impossible seem possible. When asked to serve on the Week of Compassion board, I challenged the church to join the Circle of Compassion, putting our compassion into action - $10,000 seemed daunting for a small congregation. But we remember standing on our campus the morning after Hurricane Charlie barreled through. Damage, debris, trees and power lines down, impassable roads, our leaders strategizing how to connect with members across the city - when my cell phone rang: “Lindy, this is Week of Compassion….how can we help?” The Circle is PACC’s touchstone to tell the story, to help our words become action, to extend God’s compassion through us, so that others’ hearts might move from being troubled to finding peace. - Rev. Melinda Wood Pershing Avenue Christian Church, Orlando FL At Community Christian Church, every time we gather together, we remember those who lack a safe place to gather, who spend their days hungry, and who struggle more than we can imagine. As a church, we hope to show Christ’s light through generous support of Week of Compassion. This is how we put our prayers in motion. - Rev. Sarah Taylor Peck Community Christian Church, North Canton OH |
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