Series Description

Our Radical Imagination Series is designed to challenge and expand your understanding of Christian Community Development philosophy & praxis. Join us as we learn from practitioners who are pushing the boundaries of what development looks like in their communities and expect to radically imagine what community flourish can look like for you and your neighborhood.

Schedule

September 7, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Mutual Aid is a kinship network that has existed for centuries. Come learn from Brandon & Erica Wrencher, from the Wrencher Collaborative & Good Neighbor Movement, ways current communities are living a collective reliance grounded in biblical foundations.

September 14, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Community Care & Safety honors life and its sanctity by creating community safety and spaces for second chances within the substance use recovery community. Join Kenny House in exploring unique ways we can offer care and safety for our community & neighbors.

September 21, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Community Defense is a community organizing model for people facing charges, their families, & communities to impact the outcomes of cases and transform the landscape of power in the court system. Join us to learn more about participatory defense and courtroom advocacy as a force to impact  mass incarceration.

September 28, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Create and promote stories that inspire while honoring the life and dignity of people, their experiences, and the storyteller. Join Angelica ‘Lica’ Acosta Garnett and Nate Ledbetter to integrate ethical standards into your practices.

October 5, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Art can illustrate our creativity, imagination, lived experiences and serve as a vehicle for social change. Join artist, activist, and professor Mark Menjivar to learn how creative conduits can foster community connections and impact.

October 12, 2022 – 1-2:30pm EST

Food justice has a wholistic view of the food system. It views access to nutritious & culturally centric food as essential human rights & fights for equal access to land, technology, farm workers’ rights and agroecological practices. Join Micheál Newman-Brooks as she teaches from her expertise within food justice and security.

Speakers

FAQ

How do I register for classes?

Registration is closed as the series has ended. Visit ccda.org/events for our current series offerings and be on the lookout for Radical Imagination classes in our Online Institute soon! FREE for members – Become a member today at ccda.org/membership!

What is included in the Radical Imagination series?

• 1.5 hour sessions of teaching and conversational learning
• Opportunity to engage directly with speakers during each session

Who is this course for?

Anyone interested in challenging and expanding their understanding of Christian Community Development philosophy & praxis.

Other questions?

Contact Mary Beth at [email protected]

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