Williams Chapel’s story reflects broader themes in African American history—collective labor, faith as resistance, reverence for ancestors, and the enduring power of community. As preservation efforts continue, the church and cemetery remain living symbols of resilience, dignity, and hope.
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Connect to leaders living with marginalized communities.
Being a part of our association allows you to connect with, learn from, and contribute to our CCDA family across the United States, living with marginalized communities.
Catalyze your community’s assets.
As a member, you will gain access (often free!) to resources and training opportunities around the best practices in Christian Community Development.
Experience God’s shalom together.
We partner alongside God and our neighbors in the places they are already working to bring shalom to our communities – aspiring to make them places where nothing is missing and nothing is broken. We do this with networks nationwide and annually at our national conference.
Advocacy by CCDA Members in Minnesota
As followers of Jesus, we believe faith must be lived out publicly. Loving God compels us to stand with our neighbors and to speak when dignity is threatened and to be loud when communities are harmed.
Advocacy by CCDA Members in Florida
CCDA member Megan Ginn represented CCDA at a press conference calling for compassion, dignity, and respect for due process while affirming the God-given dignity of immigrants as vital members of our communities.
