In addition to the practical benefits of preparation, communities of faith know advance planning and preparation helps us help others. In the critical moments, days, and months after a crisis, ​established plans save precious time and resources,  and make responses more efficient.
We are excited to be part of networking congregations for disaster preparedness and response:
With a registry of willing congregations and a library of vetted resources, Willing to Respond helps us connect with you and introduce you to congregations and organizations ​in your area.

​Willing to Respond also provides your congregation with training, tips, and tools to reduce your risk and be ready to help
​your neighbors when disaster strikes.

Click the Willing to Respond button, or email us for more information.

RESOURCES

Invite us to lead Preparedness Training for Congregations and Regions (in-person or virtual).

also available as fillable Word document​
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​​IMAGINE WITH ME

With General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens, Week of Compassion's Caroline Hamilton-Arnold joins colleague Carol Devine (Green Chalice) for an important conversation (25min) about community preparedness and the realities ​and impact of climate change.
RESILIENCE IN ACTION: Building Prepared Faith Communities
​(click 'watch on YouTube' in the image above)
In this video excerpt (3:05 to 3:28) from the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025,
​Week of Compassion's Caroline Hamilton-Arnold co-leads a session on congregational preparedness. Carol Devine (Green Chalice) offers concluding remarks, and the Disaster Preparedness Checklist she mentions can be found here.
HELP AND HOPE
Disaster Preparedness and
​Response Tools for Congregations

Personal stories and practical tools ​for disaster preparedness. Published by Chalice Press, in partnership with Week of Compassion and Church World Service.
NOT IF, BUT WHEN
Disaster Preparedness for
Churches and Leaders
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(video in Korean translation)
Email every other week with updates on responses, stories from partners in the field, and insights into the mission and vision of Week of Compassion.
​Find additional resources on the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) website.