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! [...]Read More
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 [...]Read More
We Belong Here, Get Used to Us
A Reflection By Dr. Sunny Sue Chang JonasI had the unique opportunity to once talk with the governor of the Gyeonggi province (where Seoul is located), who is a colleague of my dad’s. He essentially offered during our shared meal, a chance for my husband and I to live in Korea for a short time, to [...]Read More
The Cause of Justice is in our Hands
A Message from President & CEO, Cecilia WilliamsLast week, in my home city of Minneapolis (Minnesota), a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all three charges in the murder of George Floyd. It was an unprecedented moment, as for the first time in modern Minnesota [...]Read More
How Solidarity with Neighbors led to their Collective Liberation
Along with at least 4.5 million Texan families, Lisa lost water and power during the unprecedented snowstorm in March. She is a pastor at Gateway Church in Pflugerville, Texas, where they launched this Easter. Lisa has been connected with CCDA for 5-6 years and has worked in community development [...]Read More
How Much Cultural Discomfort Can You Put Up With?
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