In addition to the practical benefits of preparation, communities of faith know advance planning and preparation helps us help others.
In critical moments, days, and months after a crisis, established plans save precious time and resources, and make responses more efficient.
In critical moments, days, and months after a crisis, established plans save precious time and resources, and make responses more efficient.
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Week of Compassion is 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. |
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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un recurso de las iglesias en ICDCPR
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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 excerpt (3:05 to 3:28) from the National Faith + Climate Forum 2025, Caroline Hamilton-Arnold co-leads a conversation on congregational preparedness. Carol Devine (Green Chalice) offers closing remarks, and the Disaster Preparedness Checklist she mentions can be found here. |
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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.
