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“How sweet it is when we can gather together! It is like oil, running down Aaron’s beard…” (Psalm 133:2)I have been a 2nd grade, Kindergarten, and Music teacher for 7 years, served with refugee youth ministries for 5, and have been in administration as a principal, assistant principal, and MTSS/case …
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AAPI month invites us to witness, celebrate, and connect with our Asian and Pacific Islander family. Meet the core group of leaders from our AAPIs in CCDA affinity network; they are committed to bridging and engaging in multilayered contexts. I hope you enjoy reading through these highlights and …
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By Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas and Mrs. Ruth CleghornLent. Can we begin by acknowledging the irony of a liturgical season that emphasizes longing and a waiting for the triumph of resurrection, “...at such a time as this” (Esther 4:14)? I recently was deeply blessed by a Lenten reflection that …
I chatted recently with a friend, “Kristine,” who came back to teach and live in a western suburb of Chicago after visiting her home (not in America) and finishing her doctorate. We had a great time talking about work, church, family, names, etc. Our conversation reminded me of the honor it is to …
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"Things are constantly changing- and you do have to set aside your list of things that need to get done for whoever is right in front of you. You have your list of things to do, and at the end of the day, you might not have done any of those things because of the people who came through the doors. …
