This post is part of CCDA's Mental Health Awareness Month. CCDA has a plethora of options to increase your mental health support, and we are constantly adding new resources to help you and your community flourish. Join us for an event, complete the Mental Health Survey, or download the Mental …
Trees as Stabilizers: An Earth Day Reflection
This post was originally published by CCDA Org Member Kinship Plot as part of their Lenten devotional series. We hope that these words encourage you as you reflect on the earth and our relationship to it. In our increasingly mobile world, trees offer a beautiful model of stability. Rooted in …
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Resurrection, Renewal, and Refuge: An Easter Reflection
This year, we invited two members of CCDA's Immigration Network to reflect on what Easter means to them, one an immigrant and the other a refugee. We are grateful for their stories and the opportunity to learn from them as we remember Christ's resurrection. By Raquel Leal-Alvarez Immigration …
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An Invitation to Rest for “Such a Time as This”
While sabbath was not something I had previously heard much about, I felt God inviting me into practicing sabbath as I deepened my relationship with Him in 2020. Now, a big part of my work is to create sabbath spaces for other people and support people in developing their own sabbath rhythm through …
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Shalom in Grand Rapids
Scott Overpeck is joined by Justin and Nate Beene of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation to discuss their work in Grand Rapids, MI. They share how they are pursuing Shalom, working toward community flourishing with their neighbors, and seeing God move in their city. They also offer some …
Shame and Reconciliation: Where Are You Really From?
We are excited to partner with CCDA Org Member Arrabon for their six-week Lent Devotional series. In the midst of a world marked by disorientation, division, and pain, this devotional will guide you along the path toward reconciliation and healing. Each week, you’ll be led through prayer …
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CCDA 2025 Conference Theme: Shalom
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) Shalom Shalom is more than just peace, more than just unity; it’s a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, …
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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