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Today is election day in the United States. Millions of Americans have already cast their votes and have taken part in this consequential election. And millions more will be voting at polling places today, exercising this important right.At CCDA, we believe that civic engagement is important on …
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Election season is in full swing, and the final day of voting is on Tuesday, November 5th, less than one week away. CCDA is passionate about pursuing justice, and one way that we can do justice is by engaging civically. This includes voting.During this important time, there can be a lot of …
Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) has received a $1.1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish the CCDA Flourishing Congregations Initiative.The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to …
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On October 9th, Hurricane Milton ripped across Central Florida, devastating the West Coast of the state which had already taken a massive beating from Hurricane Helene only two weeks before. Throughout Florida, we are still dealing with receding floodwaters that are overwhelming river water basins …
In A Different Mirror, Ronald Takaki writes about the landing of the English Pilgrims to what we now think of as New England in the early 1600s. Upon reaching the continent’s shores, the new arrivals found the Indigenous Americans were being decimated by viruses like smallpox, diseases that arrived …
CCDA is an association of Christians who partner with God and others to bring shalom to our neighborhoods. We love being good neighbors and providing tools, resources, and opportunities to do so. September 28th is National Good Neighbor Day, and we invite you to celebrate this holiday! Do …
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Peace is something we all long for in our lives and communities, but it doesn't always come easily. No matter the circumstances we find ourselves in, we can be those who pursue peace. We can be the peacemakers in our families, neighborhoods, churches, and communities. In a time of deep divisions, …
CCDA National Conference workshops are an amazing space for individuals and teams to learn and grow personally and professionally. This year may be our best workshop year yet! We are hosting the most workshops we’ve ever had and we are adding a new workshop track: Rural Christian Community …
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