TH Fellows at CCDA!

The Christian Community Development Association’s annual conference has been inspiring, training, and connecting CCD practitioners for close to 40 years. This past November, six Fellows journeyed to Grand Rapids, Michigan for amazing speakers, workshops, worship and networking sessions.

Write event creators: “Shalom is more than just peace, more than just unity; it’s a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and harmony. It speaks to a state of right relationship with God, with one another, and with creation; where nothing is missing and nothing is broken. This conference explores how we can work together with Christ and our community to actively craft Shalom in this time marked by division and injustice where many are fearful. We will delve into the conversations necessary to confront systemic issues while simultaneously building bridges of understanding and working toward genuine reconciliation. It is not a passive peace, but an active pursuit of justice. Cultivating shalom requires us to acknowledge the brokenness in our world and within ourselves. It calls to listen to the voices of the marginalized, to challenge oppressive structures, to create economic opportunities, and to work towards a future where all people can experience the fullness of life that our Maker intends. This conference will equip us as Christ followers with the tools, inspiration, and connection to creatively live out Shalom in our communities.”

Fellows actively participated in plenaries, workshops and site visits and came back to UVA inspired to connect Shalom themes with their academics and their weekly service as well as their vocational discernment. Enjoy photos below!