On September 2, from 1:30 - 2:15 PM CST, Attorney Sally Wagenmaker will be available to CCDA members to discuss questions regarding HR compliance during COVID. Sally is a partner at Wagenmaker & Oberly, a law firm serving nonprofit organizations across the nation with offices in Chicago and …
The Long Arc of Things: CCDA, Biblical Justice and the Imago Dei with Dr. Mary Nelson
The following is an excerpt from a conversation between Dr. Sunny Sue Jonas and CCDA founding member, Dr. Mary Nelson. I had the great opportunity to meet virtually with Dr. Mary Nelson this summer; we discussed things long past, and things very much present. She shared some of CCDA’s history …
Together for Hope’s Liminal Spaces for Rural Ministries
by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas Rural spaces no longer include only multi-generational, homestead-owning families. They include a different sort of marginalized population—one that feels financially and vocationally in transition. This has been true for a while …
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Ministry Spotlight: New Community Church
After years of doing urban ministry, a 2010 conversation with gang-affiliated teens led Darryl and Stephanie Answer to contemplate what it would look like to live in a neighborhood, follow Jesus, get to know their neighbors, join what’s already going on, and see what the Spirit does. In 2011, they …
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Home Away From Home
by Alma L. Cárdenas- Rodríguez Some of the most memorable moments for me growing up happened en la sala (living room), where the family would gather together. We would welcome those who had made their way from Mexico to reconnect with family members and find home in a new place, or to …
Reflections on Juneteenth
By Vola RanaivosonCohort 8 Member Last year when I sat around the dining room table with my roommates and discussed our plans for Juneteenth, I realized I didn’t know much about this celebration. At first, I chalked it up to being a U.S. immigrant from Madagascar. However, I am a 33-year-old …
Immigration Prayer Requests
Do you have a specific prayer request regarding immigration? Submit it here in the comments for us to pray for you at our virtual prayer meeting! …
5 Reasons to register for Conference today (number 4 is my favorite)
Every year CCDA gathers people like you from all around the world together to share stories, learn from one another and have a great time. Even in the midst of the pandemic, you pivoted with us and we all had a great experience together. This year, as we gather safely and in accordance with local …
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