This post is part of CCDA's Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish.Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download the Mental Health …
From ‘In the Community’ to ‘With the Community’
Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal is joined by Pamela Evans and Pastor Jermaine B. Armour of Saint Luke AME Zion Church in Wilmington, North Carolina. They share stories of hope, discuss how they are partnering with God and their neighbors to see their community flourish, and reflect on their journey from …
Continue Reading about From ‘In the Community’ to ‘With the Community’ →
Trees as Stabilizers: An Earth Day Reflection
This post was originally published by CCDA Org Member Kinship Plot as part of their Lenten devotional series. We hope that these words encourage you as you reflect on the earth and our relationship to it. In our increasingly mobile world, trees offer a beautiful model of stability. Rooted in one …
Continue Reading about Trees as Stabilizers: An Earth Day Reflection →
Resurrection, Renewal, and Refuge: An Easter Reflection
This year, we invited two members of CCDA's Immigration Network to reflect on what Easter means to them, one an immigrant and the other a refugee. We are grateful for their stories and the opportunity to learn from them as we remember Christ's resurrection.By Raquel Leal-AlvarezImmigration has …
Continue Reading about Resurrection, Renewal, and Refuge: An Easter Reflection →
An Invitation to Rest for “Such a Time as This”
While sabbath was not something I had previously heard much about, I felt God inviting me into practicing sabbath as I deepened my relationship with Him in 2020. Now, a big part of my work is to create sabbath spaces for other people and support people in developing their own sabbath rhythm through …
Continue Reading about An Invitation to Rest for “Such a Time as This” →
Shalom in Grand Rapids
Scott Overpeck is joined by Justin and Nate Beene of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation to discuss their work in Grand Rapids, MI. They share how they are pursuing Shalom, working toward community flourishing with their neighbors, and seeing God move in their city. They also offer some …
Shame and Reconciliation: Where Are You Really From?
We are excited to partner with CCDA Org Member Arrabon for their six-week Lent Devotional series. In the midst of a world marked by disorientation, division, and pain, this devotional will guide you along the path toward reconciliation and healing.Each week, you’ll be led through prayer …
Continue Reading about Shame and Reconciliation: Where Are You Really From? →
Creating Belonging Through Language
Sarah Callen is joined by Emanuel “Ricky” Padilla and Dra. Itzel Meduri to discuss multilingualism. They share the history of language weaponization and hierarchy in America, which led to the signing of an Executive Order in 2025 designating English as the official language of The United States. …
Continue Reading about Creating Belonging Through Language →
