Durham Congregations in Action
(DCIA)

In a spirit of reconciliation and with gratitude for the gift of diversity, DCIA seeks to engage and empower people of faith to create a community of justice and peace through our common prayers and acts of compassion; and with prophetic courage to act as advocates for the dignity and well-being of all persons, recognizing that behind every human face is the face of God.

DCIA is an interfaith, inter-racial organization of 58 congregations. Every member congregation has three representatives, including clergy, who serve as their liaison to the organization.

DCIA ministries address the following areas of concern: Hunger, poverty, health care, homelessness, peace and reconciliation.

Printable DCIA Trifold Brochure

The next DCIA assembly meeting will be Tuesday, June 16, 11:45 am at Judea Reform, 1933 West Cornwallis Road. The topic will be Durham Economic Resource Center and Employment Crisis. Agenda is http://dcia.org/docs/jun09agenda.htm. May minutes: http://dcia.org/docs/may09mins.htm. 

YO:Durham The Year of Opportunity for Durham Teens will redirect high-risk youth from current hazardous pathways and afford them an opportunity to shape their future in positive ways. Based on a successful Boston, MA program, YO:Durham will serve youth who are at risk of criminal involvement and/or academic failure or suspension. Many hundreds of teens in our area are at risk and several community groups have identified helping teens turn their lives around as a pressing and immediate need. This program is an attempt by DCIA to address this growing problem. Details see http://www.yodurham.org.

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DCIA history and accomplishments.

DCIA Bylaws.

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Each  congregation is asked to contribute an amount between one-half and one percent of  its previous year’s budget. No congregation is refused membership for inability to donate at these levels.  Congregations also agree to recruit at least five percent of their active adult members to be volunteers in DCIA-sponsored programs.

Durham Congregations in Action
504 W. Chapel Hill Street
Durham, N.C. 27701-3102
(919) 688-2036
DCIA@dcia.org

Office space provided by Duke Memorial United Methodist Church

 OFFICERS

Rev. Spencer Bradford,
Durham Mennonite

 

  Executive Director
 Church

 

Chuck Byrd, President
Westminster Presbyterian Church

 

Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, Vice President
Covenant Presbyterian Church

 

Joe Hensley, Secretary
St. Luke's Episcopal Church

 

Bob Newlin, Treasurer
Parkwood United Methodist Church

 

Rev. Pebbles Lindsay-Lucas, Past President
First Chronicles Community Church

 

  

Susan Blackmon, YO:Durham Director

 Miriam Valle, Office Secretary

 

Other members of the Board

Lisa Salzman (on leave)

Rev. Joe Harvard
Rev. Larry Bowden

Kaaren Johanson
Doris Smith Hank Eichin
  Olive Joyner

Last updated 1/6/2008 questions and suggestions to webmaster@dcia.org