This liturgy was written collectively by the 2025 CCDA National Conference Attendees. Father, thank you for the openness to press into lament, while still having joy because of your Holy Spirit. May our movement for shalom come from the cries of our ancestors, who also carried the same …
When SNAP Stops, We Step Up
On November 1, millions of families will lose access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) because of the government shutdown. You can view here the estimates by state of how many might lose …
Manna for the Movement: Jeremiah 6:13-16b
Welcome to Manna for the Movement, short devotionals from the CCDA community to encourage you to meet with God today, wherever you find yourself on your journey. This series focuses on the theme of Shalom—a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and harmony. It speaks to a …
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Flourishing Congregations in North Carolina
Lynette McIntosh-Madrigal is joined by James Harrison, Crystal Heilig, and Marcia C. Wilson to discuss how their churches are doing ministry with their communities. They are all members of different AME Zion churches in North Carolina who are also part of CCDA’s Flourishing Congregations Initiative. …
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Manna for the Movement: Isaiah 65:17-25
For the next two weeks, every Thursday, this series will focus on the theme of Shalom—a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and harmony. It speaks to a state of right relationship with God, with one another, and with creation, where nothing is missing, and nothing is …
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Hero Capes and Camouflage
The following is an excerpt from Enough for Today: Forty Reflections for Surviving the Wilderness by Donna Barber. Enough for Today releases on December 9, 2025, and is available for pre-order now. “While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation],at the right time Christ …
Manna for the Movement: Psalm 125
Welcome to Manna for the Movement, short devotionals from the CCDA community to encourage you to meet with God today, wherever you find yourself on your journey. For the next three weeks, every Thursday, this series will focus on the theme of Shalom—a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, …
Loving our Unhoused Neighbor
John Hull is joined by Dr. Terence Lester to discuss their work with people experiencing homelessness. They share stories about the unhoused population, highlight the importance of proximity and listening to the community, and share practical ways we can love our neighbors who don’t have an …
