“As we walk with Jesus, he sends us to where he has already been at work—among the poor, the suffering, the immigrant, and all who are cast aside.” - Robert Chao Romero, Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity #weareccda

"Compassion constitutes a radical form of criticism, for it announces that the hurt is to be taken seriously, that the hurt is not to be accepted as normal and natural but is an abnormal and unacceptable condition for humanness.” - Walter Brueggemann #weareccda

Divine companion, You are a God who rejects self-sufficiency even in your own personhood. That you exist in a multitude—in a sacred community not only with the cosmos but also within yourself—is a mystery to us. From Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley #weareccda #ccdaprays

Check out these upcoming network events! 9/25 - Women of Color 9/26 - Locked in Solidarity 9/30 - Education Equity 10/1 - AAPIs in CCDA 10/14 - Reducing Gun Violence 10/17 - DMV Local Network Launch ccda.org/events #weareccda #ccdanetworks

Politics have become a tense dividing line in churches, communities, and even around family dinner tables. How does one navigate these conversations when disagreements feel powerful enough to destroy relationships? 👇 ccda.org/product/peacek… #weareccda #ccdaPDX #ccdaResources

Join CCDA Member JenDina Bowers for Leadership Wellness: My Way Days Self-Alignment! This workshop is designed to help leaders restore and maintain their mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness while doing meaningful work. Learn more at skyinfiniti.com.

Having conversations about race, culture, biases, and immigration within communities is difficult. Especially as the nation has experienced heightened racialized tragedies and injustices. ccda.org/product/talkin… #weareccda #ccdaResources

King Jesus, who is the ultimate practitioner of reconciliation would you show us how to embrace our identities for the flourishing of our communities From “Communal Stories for Community Thriving” by Chandra Crane ccda.org/communal-stori… #weareccda #ccdaPrays

Join Samuel and Tatiana on Wednesday, November 5th, from 9am-3pm for their preconference event titled: "Sacred Work: Mental Health, Justice, and the Call to Care for BIPoC Youth." No prior mental health training is required — we hope to see you there! ccda.org/precon

It's time for a GIVEAWAY! 🎉 You have a chance to win: 📚 1 copy of You Were Never Meant to Lead Alone by E. K. Strawser 📚 1 copy of From Dropout to Doctorate by Dr. Terence Lester Enter at ccda.org/giveaway! Winners will be notified by email by 10/1. #weareccda

"I think that the Brown Church has a 500 year history of passionately following Jesus...and at the same time fighting against the worst of social injustices and racism..." Robert Chao Romero On the podcast 👉🏾 ccda.org/podcast #brownchurch #ccdaPodcast #weareccda

CCDA member @EthanDaly shares what drew him to CCDA, and his answer was simple: People Places Principles Learn more about CCDA and how you can get involved at ccda.org/getstarted #weareccda

The CCD philosophy isn’t a formula; instead, it is a framework developed by people dedicated to loving God and their neighbors. ccda.org/ccd-principles/ #weareccda #ccdphilosophy

We're tired in this season, but we don't have to work in our own power. We can rely on God and our communities to help us continue in the work of seeking the flourishing of our neighborhoods. zencastr.com/CCDA-Podcast1 #weareccda #ccdaPodcast

Dios de amor, fuente de toda bendición, te damos gracias de todo corazón por la vida—la vida cotidiana, la vida eterna y la vida abundante. By Rev. Dr. Alexia Salvatierra #weareccda #ccdaprays

What does it mean for a church to be engaged with its neighborhood? Discuss what it means for a church to be rooted in place, and learn from the survey findings from our Congregational Health Assessment. ccda.org/product/measur… #weareccda #ccdaResources #ccdaPDX