Week of Compassion 2026 Special Offering

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)

This fall, the Week of Compassion Board of Stewards gathered in San Diego, at the edge of a border where human lives and holy stories meet. There, they were reminded that displacement is not only about geography; it is about loss and resilience, faith and rebuilding. Whether caused by poverty, violence, persecution, or disaster, displacement reveals both the deep wounds of the world and the courage of those who refuse to give up home.

Whether rebuilding after a flood, responding to disaster, helping build a more equitable world 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. 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.

Week of Compassion is a ministry of the whole Church, serving vulnerable communities throughout the world. Any time and anywhere we respond to a need, we bear witness to the unity of the Lord’s Table, faithfully sharing the gifts that we have received as an expression of Christ’s love. As we work with partners, we represent the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) commitment to unity, allowing our resources and responses to reach farther, growing our impact on a global scale.