In this ministry highlight, I sat down with Pastor Will, who is part of World Impact, a CCDA organizational member. He shared about the World Impact ministries in Charlotte, NC (our Conference City) and on what wellbeing looks like for him and the organization. William “Will'' Francis is the [...]Read More
“We Cry Justice” Book Club
Dr. Mary Nelson & Yvonne Rogers share their key takeaways from the CCDA Book Club on "We Cry Justice" this summer. Both share their convictions around activism as a product of faith and share their experience of going to the Poor Peoples' Campaign March in June. Plus - you'll want to hear the [...]Read More
Why Amiee civically engages…
This post is part of our Civic Engagement Series for August Recess. CCDA member, Amiee Kellogg, shares with us her journey as a practitioner who chose to civically engage and what it has meant for her and her community. What does civic engagement mean to you? It means being involved in [...]Read More
Immigration Advocacy from Charlotte, NC to the Border
By Angelica "Lica" Acosta Garnett I was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia. At age 17, after graduating from high school, I moved to the United States with my parents and two sisters. I left all of the people I had ever known, my culture, my traditions, my language and my home to move to this [...]Read More
Disability Justice
"Disability Curatives" An excerpt by Dr. Amy Kenny "God told me to pray for you,” she says. Her words linger like cloying perfume in a claustrophobic space. “God wants to heal you!” She is undoubtedly thrilled with this opportunity. I’ve been here before. It never ends well. This woman does [...]Read More
Reflections from Buffalo, NY
A Reflection from Marie Moy, a CCDA member in Buffalo, NY who works for the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition. @ecrjc716 "I don’t know how to explain how I feel. It’s like there is a weight on my chest preventing me from breathing deeply. Buffalo is the “City of Good Neighbors,” and [...]Read More
5 AAPI leaders in CCDA you need to know
AAPI month invites us to witness, celebrate, and connect with our Asian and Pacific Islander family. Meet the core group of leaders from our AAPIs in CCDA affinity network; they are committed to bridging and engaging in multilayered contexts. I hope you enjoy reading through these highlights and [...]Read More
When He Calls You By Name, an Easter Reflection
by Rev. Christine Youn Hung He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?” Thinking he was the gardener, [Mary] said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” (Jn 20:15) Imagine Mary’s bone-tired weariness during the days leading to and following [...]Read More