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Vy joined Week of Compassion in 2014, and continues leading the ministry in responding to the unique challenges of this time.
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. Caroline enjoys rock climbing, reading, and exploring the many art galleries and museums in Houston, where she lives with her family. |
Rev. Courtney Richards
Interim Communications and Development Manager courtney[at]weekofcompassion.org 317-203-9787 |
Courtney comes to Week of Compassion as a lifelong Disciple. Week Of Compassion was one of the earliest ways she knew a ‘church’ bigger than her own and the ways God calls us to be active hope-bearers in every place and every way the world needs it.
A graduate of Angelo State University (BA) and Brite Divinity School at TCU (MDiv), Courtney’s natural instincts in ministry rest in relationships, connection between individuals, communities, and God’s call to be alive and at work in the world; the spiritual gift of hospitality, and all the ways we offer sacred welcome, especially with ecumenical and multifaith partners; and creative expression, both offering it and encouraging it as a faithful witness to the good news of the gospel. Courtney is newly married to Brad Lyons (president & publisher at Chalice Press/Christian Board of Publication) and a new resident of St Louis. Now that the boxes are unpacked!, she’s glad to get back to reading, family movie nights, local hiking trails, cooking, and road trips with great playlists and company. |
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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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