For there shall be a sowing of peace; the vine shall yield its fruit, the ground shall give its produce, and the skies shall give their dew Zechariah 8:12a (NRSV)ShalomShalom is more than just peace, more than just unity; it’s a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and …
Women to Learn From This Women’s History Month
At CCDA, we celebrate the insights, experiences, and contributions of women not just during Women's History Month but all year long.We invite you to learn from the legacy of women at CCDA this month through these workshops. …
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A Lenten Call to Return to Jesus
Faith leaders unite across traditions to advocate for justice, compassion, and the vulnerable.As the sacred season of Lent begins, over 100 national faith leaders from diverse Christian traditions have issued a powerful call to return to the teachings of Jesus in a time of deepening moral and …
Black Practitioners to Learn from in 2025
CCDA is committed to celebrating Black voices, not just during Black History Month but today and every day.We are so grateful for all of the Black CCDA practitioners who pioneer so much of the work in community development, teach us about God in new and refreshing ways, and call us to live to higher …
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Becoming a Violence Interrupter
This blog post is part of Locked in Solidarity, CCDA's national awareness and action week on mass incarceration.What do we do when interrupting violence isn't an option? When the act has already been committed and the perpetrators are being punished? This is where I find myself: incarcerated. My …
Interrupting Violence: Locked in Solidarity 2025
By Rev. Kevin Burns and Rev. Dr. Kevin RiggsThis is an excerpt from the Locked in Solidarity Preaching Guide, which is part of CCDA's Locked in Solidarity Bundle. Click here to download the bundle and get resources to help you and your community become "Violence Interrupters."I was arrested in July …
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Becoming a Pro-Black Organization
This is an excerpt from the 2024 Conference workshop Becoming a Pro-Black Organization: A Healing-Centered Framework for Equity. Click here to download this workshop from the CCDA store.You know that line in every city between the haves and the have-nots? Cornerstone CDC is right on that …
#ccdaAdvent: Love Beloveds
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 the implications of Christ’s coming for our communities. What lessons may we draw …
