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 …
Exploitation and Extraction
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 …
Celebrating National Good Neighbor Day
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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Five Resources for Peacemaking
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, …
Responding to Life’s Seasons
What is your favorite season? Don't limit yourself to weather seasons like summer or fall. If you're a sports fan, you might say that your favorite season is football season. Or your favorite season may be Girl Scout Cookie season. Or maybe even Hallmark movie season. My favorite season is fall …
Reflections From the Southern Border
For one week in August, a group gathered at the Southern Border for an event hosted by CCDA's Immigration Network and Abara, a CCDA organizational member. During this immersive and educational experience, participants were invited to listen, learn, and reflect on what they can learn from the border, …
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5 Ways to Explore Portland While at Conference
We’re excited to have this year’s CCDA National Conference in the beautiful city of Portland! Whether you're already registered or still deciding, here are the five experiences you won't want to miss. These highlights showcase the vibrant spirit and community-focused initiatives that define our …
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Stop Grasping for Power – Start Reaching for One Another
On October 13th, after six days of navigating bomb shelters in Jerusalem, I arrived at Logan International Airport. As I shuffled toward customs I watched the sunrise over Boston. I resented its beauty because it increased the weight of privilege: I was relieved to be out of a war zone and ashamed …
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