2022 brought unprecedented growth for CCDA. Nationally, we had the honor of making space for CCDA members and practitioners to contribute their gifts, talents, wisdom, and friendship to strengthen and edify each other. We are continually inspired by our members! Together, we are seeing people and [...]Read More
God Enters the Weariness
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 what wellbeing meant for the community of first Advent. What lessons may we draw [...]Read More
Pastoral Challenges & Opportunities In Gentrifying Neighborhoods
EPISODE SUMMARYTaken from their workshop at the 2018 CCDA National Conference, Matthew Watson, Nikki Wiggins, & Justin Fung teach us about Pastoral Challenges & Opportunities In Gentrifying Neighborhoods.EPISODE NOTESTaken from their workshop at the 2018 CCDA National Conference, Matthew [...]Read More
Follow the Women
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 what wellbeing meant for the community of first Advent. What lessons may we draw [...]Read More
Urban Gardens Are Community Assets
EPISODE SUMMARYOn today's episode: Jesse Chang, Raw Huang, and Tim Yee help us understand how an urban garden connects us all to the community. [...]Read More
A Sustaining Strength to Finish the Race
By Ron SpannDevotionalBreath PrayersAbout Ron SpannRon Spann is a retired priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan. He was a charter member of CCDA and served as secretary of the Board for its first 3 years. He also contributed to writing a chapter on co-op housing in Jill Shook's book, "Making [...]Read More
Waiting on the Lord amidst Urgent Needs
By Jerilyn SandersDevotionalWhat’s the difference between waiting on God and just being overwhelmed by all the things I feel like I should be doing? I can’t sit on the sidelines doing nothing, but continual frenzied activity is a recipe for burnout and breakdown. As I’ve pondered this, I think [...]Read More
What Youth Teach us about Wellbeing
By Dr. Yulee LeeDevotionalBreath PrayersAbout Dr. Yulee LeeDr. Yulee Lee is a scholar-practitioner of organizational and change leadership. She currently assumes the position of Chief Operating Officer at Stuff You Can Use, where she oversees team culture and business operations. [...]Read More