Welcome to #ccdaAdvent.In the midst of darkness, oppression, and marginalization, Christ entered the scene of the first Advent and paved the way for our communal wellbeing. This Advent season, we invite you to consider the implications of Christ's coming for our communities. What lessons may we draw …
#ccdaAdvent: Waiting With Joy
Welcome to #ccdaAdvent.In the midst of darkness, oppression, and marginalization, Christ entered the scene of the first Advent and paved the way for our communal wellbeing. This Advent season, we invite you to consider the implications of Christ's coming for our communities. What lessons may we draw …
#ccdaAdvent: Waiting With Hope
Welcome to #ccdaAdvent.In the midst of darkness, oppression, and marginalization, Christ entered the scene of the first Advent and paved the way for our communal wellbeing. This Advent season, we invite you to consider the implications of Christ's coming for our communities. What lessons may we draw …
The Harmony Way
By Dr. Randy Woodley, an excerpt from his book Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred EarthThe harmony way is a way of living that undergirds all of Native American history, religion, traditions, ceremonies, stories, philosophy, and relationships. Referred to by different …
Lessons Learned Over 110 Years
Pastor Matt currently serves as one of the CCDA Economic Empowerment Network Connectors.I love to joke when I introduce Star of Hope Ministries that we’ve been around for 110 years...but I haven’t been there that long. My kids roll their eyes and groan, but it gets a chuckle from the audience EVERY. …
¡Interesante!
by Rev. Joanne Solis-Walker, Ph.D¡Interesante! If I were asked to select one word to describe large portions of my journey as a Latina within theological education, it would be: Interesante or for the non-Spanish speaker, Interesting. I have had many rewarding opportunities as an administrator …
Connecting Kingdom to Community
by Lydia Lucas, in collaboration with Chasing JusticeI am from El Barrio of New York City, and am of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. Though I have been in the nonprofit field my entire career, I never imagined that I would be at a faith-based organization that served people experiencing …
Unity is God’s Dream
"Jesus has this super eloquent prayer to God the Father and is praying for unity. And we really believe that - that that's the dream of God." -Bryson Davis, Akron CCDA Local NetworkWatch today's highlight as CCDA member Bryson Davis shares insights on how the theme of unity has ignited the Akron …
