Special Offering 2026 : A NEW WAY

When he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. So many gathered around that there was no longer room for them, not even in front of the door, and he was speaking the word to them. Then some people came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. And when they could not bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after having dug through it, they let down the mat on which the paralytic lay.When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Child, your sins are forgiven.” (Mark 2:1-5)

​Whether rebuilding after a flood, finding safety after conflict, or recovering from economic hardship, Week of Compassion is finding A NEW WAY – a way rooted in relationship, equity, and hope. Together, we are strengthening the church’s long-term capacity to respond and accompany, wherever people are displaced or in need.

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In our 2026 Special Offering Resources, we are sharing stories and glimpses of hope. The gifts you give make an impact around the world, ensuring that vulnerable communities are held at the center of the work, and strengthening congregations and partners to respond. 

In moments when we’re most uncertain, when the usual path is blocked or can’t even be seen, we rely on each other. Like the friends who join together and make a way where there was no way, determined that their friend would see Jesus (Mark 2:1-5), in this work we share, God is opening new ways. Our task is to walk them faithfully – together, with imagination, courage, and trust in the One who makes all things new.

Today we launch the theme for the 2026 Special Offering:
A NEW WAY
The Week of Compassion Special Offering is suggested for February 15 - 22, 2026.

STANDING ORDERS of print material for the Week of Compassion
2026 Special Offering begin shipping in late December.

To review your congregation's Standing Order, to make changes,
or to create a new order, please visit our Materials Order page.
Deadline for Standing Orders: Friday, December 5
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With the Planning and Resource Guide and other print material included with your Standing Order – along with the 2026 Special Offering video from SALT+, releasing in January – AND the wide variety of worship, study, video and social media resources that will be available for download on the 2026 SPECIAL OFFERING page – we look forward to the creative ways you lift up the ministry of Week of Compassion and encourage your congregation's Special Offering.

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