by Roy RhodesImpact Temple Church occupies an old warehouse that's been repurposed into a church. The brick structure is quite solid, and six years of renovations have transformed the building into a fairly versatile space. So, for the second year in a row, we have served as one of two [...]Read More
Opportunities to support Texas post-winter storm
We reached out to CCDA members and organizations in Texas after the brutal winter storm 2 weeks ago and asked for ways in which our association could help. You will find a curated list here - all the initiatives/organizations below are members of CCDA or affiliated with members of CCDA in some way. [...]Read More
How to Support Asians and Asian Americans in the Face of Violence
How to Support Asians and Asian Americans in the Face of Violenceby Dr. Joyce del RosarioMy social media feed has a string of reports of new uprisings of violence against Asians and Asian Americans. I was recently part of a panel gathered by an Asian American United Methodist group to discuss our [...]Read More
Addressing issues of Justice, Incarceration, and ReEntry through Innovation and Partnerships
By Charles Cheek, CCDA Hampton Roads Local Network ConnectorThe Hampton Roads Christian Community Development Network's focus on addressing Justice System issues is multi-layered and is developed around partnerships and assisting in developing and supporting existing resources where needed. Our [...]Read More
A Rock In a Weary Land
A Rock in a Weary LandThe churches call to action an Era of Mass-ReintegrationBy. Rev. Dr. Lori E. BanfieldExodus 13:17-18 NLTGod said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the [...]Read More
#ccdaAdvent: God dwells
CCDA invites you to explore how the themes in Ezekiel prepare us for the advent of the Messiah. Join us in a communal reflection on the very real ways the birth and incarnation initiated a revival during a season of waiting and darkness. If you have missed the others in this series, read the first [...]Read More
#ccdaAdvent: Love-soaked resurrection
CCDA invites you to consider what the hope of Advent can mean in the midst of a global pandemic, pervasive uncertainty, and agonizing loss. Drawing from Ezekiel 37, we explore life after the Breath of God revives the dry bones. Together let us explore how the themes in Ezekiel prepare us for [...]Read More
#ccdaAdvent: An army rises from the dry bones
Devotional written by: Lorenzo Watson, CCDA Staff"So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army."-Ezekiel 37:10-All at once, the bones in Ezekiel 37 represent the life that has passed and life that is still to [...]Read More