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Vy joined Week of Compassion in its 7th decade, and in 2019 will continue leading the ministry as it celebrates 75 years.
With a Master of Divinity from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in religious studies and environmental sciences from Texas Christian University, Vy served on the staff of Church World Service for more than five years before accepting the call to serve Week of Compassion as Executive Director. In 2014, Vy was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr Award, a recognition of great achievements for justice contributed by Disciples in the Northern California-Nevada Region. Vy brings many years of experience building relationships between churches, volunteers and partner organizations; and has a passion for bringing people together around the table. That passion for the table carries over into Vy’s home and family life, where he and his wife, Linh Bui--along with their son-- enjoy gardening, cooking and sharing meals with friends and family. They live in the Bay Area of Northern California. About the work of Week of Compassion, Vy says “the ecumenical landscape is changing, and the work we do in development, relief and refugee support require greater collaboration with partners and churches. It’s an exciting time to serve in this ministry, and to continue to bring hope and care to those who need it most.” |
Rev. Caroline Hamilton-Arnold
Associate Director for Domestic Disaster Response caroline[at]weekofcompassion.org 203-772-8597 |
Caroline's passion is connecting people with the creative, re-creative power of the living God through stories and faithful action, and she believes a life of faith is about becoming part of God’s ongoing work in the world. As the Associate Director for Domestic Disaster Response, Caroline helps Disciples in the United States and Canada prepare for and respond to natural disasters. She holds a Master of Divinity from Claremont School of Theology and a BA from Texas Christian University, where she studied English, religion, and political science. Caroline enjoys rock climbing, reading, and exploring the many art galleries and museums in Houston, where she lives with her family. |
Rev. Erin Wathen
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications erin[at]weekofcompassion.org 623-742-5349 |
After 15 years in congregational ministry, Erin joined the staff of Week of Compassion as Associate Director for Marketing and Communications. Erin served churches in the Kentucky, Arizona and Kansas City Regions, and has served in multiple Regional and General Church leadership roles.
A graduate of Transylvania University and Lexington Theological Seminary, she recently earned a post-graduate certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Rockhurst University. In addition to working for Week of Compassion, Erin is also a writer and has published two books--one of which was a Publisher's Weekly Book of the Year in 2018. Erin lives in Louisville, KY with her family where they enjoy music, the outdoors, and just generally being in the Bluegrass state again. |
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After retiring from a 40 year career in banking, Suzie joined the Office of the General Minister and President. She worked for Disciples Communication Ministries for eight years until she joined Week of Compassion, wanting to learn much more about the mission arm of the denomination. Suzie and her husband Bruce live on the southside of Indianapolis and enjoy vacationing with their family especially at the beach.
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