An Excerpt from Becoming All Thingsby: Michelle Ami ReyesI know it’s hard to embrace someone else’s cultural values. Whether it’s their noise level, the smell and look of their food, their communal gatherings, the way they look at you, talk, dress, or act, another person’s way of life often feels [...]Read More
In Solidarity with our API/AAPI Siblings
Dear CCDA Family,Our hearts and bodies, souls and spirits are still aching following the deadly, abhorrent and racially motivated attacks last week in Georgia. We cry out even now; we mourn and grieve for the families and communities affected by this evil terrorism. Each precious life was [...]Read More
Does God See Us?
Does God See Us?Processing as an Asian American Practitionerby Christina FoorGrief. That is where I am sitting today as I hear the news of the murders at Atlanta spas and see another young, white, male terrorist taken into custody. I read that he was just a guy that “loved God and guns” and am numb. [...]Read More
Women Who Reimagine
In honor of Women's History Month, we want to celebrate remarkable women within the CCDA family who inspire us daily and were nominated by their peers. Drawing from our #KC2021 Conference Theme, we asked these women to Reimagine, and here's what they said: [...]Read More
The Church as a Warming Station
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