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Roslyn Hernández is joined by Dewy Bill and Delaney Hornby from Mending Wings to reflect on the importance of Indigenous youth leadership development. They discuss some of Mending Wings’ programs, the power of faithful presence, and how they are seeing God move in their community. Learn more …
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Rev. Rachel Pierce is joined by Susann Brown and Chief Stephen R. Adkins of the Chickahominy Indian tribe, and Chief Frank Adams of the Upper Mattaponi Indian tribe. They share about their rich history, their relationship to the city and land of Richmond, and how they collaborate together to see …
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Roslyn Hernández is joined by Carol Bremer-Bennett, the U.S. Executive Director of World Renew. Together, they discuss asset-based community development around the world, the process of connecting with their Indigenous heritage, and the importance of listening to the wisdom of elders. They also …
By Dr. Randy Woodley, an excerpt from his book Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth The harmony way is a way of living that undergirds all of Native American history, religion, traditions, ceremonies, stories, philosophy, and relationships. Referred to by …
by Corey Greaves With Indigenous eyes, I am keenly and uncomfortably aware that Western Christianity has morphed into individualism and a sense of superiority with regards to the rest of creation. It seems to me that Easter, as with many things in Western culture, has become compartmentalized. …
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By Rev. Breana van Velzen Devotional Breath Prayers About Rev. Breana van Velzen Now executive director of Durham Congregations in Action, the Rev. Breana van Velzen was present at the intersection of faith and justice on behalf of Duke University Chapel from 2017-2022. …
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"Things are constantly changing- and you do have to set aside your list of things that need to get done for whoever is right in front of you. You have your list of things to do, and at the end of the day, you might not have done any of those things because of the people who came through the doors. …
Thanksgiving Resources CCDA Online Institute Course Videos Resources in our Store Blog Posts Other Resources What resources have you found helpful as your listen to the Indigenous Community? Comment below! …
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