Thanksgiving Resources Mark Charles: The Myth of Thanksgiving and Racial ConciliationThis Land Belongs to No One: Thanksgiving Prayer Honoring our Ancestors and Native Peoples’ LandMark Charles & Soong-Chan Rah: Unsettling Truths5 Recipes From Indigenous Chefs to Add to Your Thanksgiving [...]Read More
Hurricane Ida Support
We reached out to our members and friends who were in the path of Hurricane Ida and asked what we could be praying for them about and how we could be supporting them. Below you will find a list of organizations associated with CCDA affected by the storm, as well as prayer requests we received. [...]Read More
Immigration Prayer Requests
Do you have a specific prayer request regarding immigration? Submit it here in the comments for us to pray for you at our virtual prayer meeting! [...]Read More
How Solidarity with Neighbors led to their Collective Liberation
Along with at least 4.5 million Texan families, Lisa lost water and power during the unprecedented snowstorm in March. She is a pastor at Gateway Church in Pflugerville, Texas, where they launched this Easter. Lisa has been connected with CCDA for 5-6 years and has worked in community development [...]Read More
Does God See Us?
Does God See Us? Processing as an Asian American Practitioner by Christina Foor Grief. That is where I am sitting today as I hear the news of the murders at Atlanta spas and see another young, white, male terrorist taken into custody. I read that he was just a guy that “loved God and [...]Read More
Women Who Reimagine
In honor of Women's History Month, we want to celebrate remarkable women within the CCDA family who inspire us daily and were nominated by their peers. Drawing from our #KC2021 Conference Theme, we asked these women to Reimagine, and here's what they said: [...]Read More
Opportunities to support Texas post-winter storm
We reached out to CCDA members and organizations in Texas after the brutal winter storm 2 weeks ago and asked for ways in which our association could help. You will find a curated list here - all the initiatives/organizations below are members of CCDA or affiliated with members of CCDA in some way. [...]Read More
Addressing issues of Justice, Incarceration, and ReEntry through Innovation and Partnerships
By Charles Cheek, CCDA Hampton Roads Local Network Connector The Hampton Roads Christian Community Development Network's focus on addressing Justice System issues is multi-layered and is developed around partnerships and assisting in developing and supporting existing resources where needed. [...]Read More