Welcome to #ccdaAdvent.In the midst of darkness, oppression, and marginalization, Christ entered the scene of the first Advent and paved the way for our communal wellbeing. This Advent season, we invite you to consider the implications of Christ's coming for our communities. What lessons may we draw …
Our Souls Restored: Practicing Silence and Cultivating Joy
by Rev. Michaele LaVigneThis is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2 here.As community development practitioners, we recognize the need for holistic development of people and places. Yet we are often at risk of forgetting that we need to think holistically about ourselves as individuals, as well. …
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Joy
Finding Joy In Tribulationby Ivoire Morrell 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-4 (NIV)When many of us think of joy, we picture events that bring us …
