Events
2023 annual gathering
CCA’s 53rd Annual Gathering: September 15-17, Charleston, WV
Each year, CCA membership gathers in a different state in Central Appalachia to learn, celebrate, worship together, and rejuvenate for another year of working for justice in the mountains.
cherokee Educational retreat
“An Introduction to the the Cherokee People: A Journey to Decolonization and Allyship”
March 12-17, 2024
Cherokee, NC
For five days, participants will attend presentations by Cherokee tribal members on a variety of topics centered around Cherokee culture and history with the goal of moving towards decolonization and allyship.
Cross in the mountains
Each Lent, one of our State Chapters hosts an ecumenical Stations of the Cross prayer service correlating social, economic and environmental injustices in Appalachia with each step along Jesus’ road to Calvary. Click “Learn More” to see what’s been done over the years.
Projects
abuse in appalachia
A regional resource on clergy sexual abuse, tracking news and information on the investigation of Michael Bransfield and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and other Appalachian dioceses.
the Appal project
CCA initiated the Alliance of People Protecting Appalachian Lands (APPAL) to assist the boards of directors of 5 (five) land trusts across WV, KY and TN. We help this informal network of friends ensure their lands will be forever protected from sale, extractive industry, and any development not consistent with their intended purposes. Contact us at cca@ccappal.org if you would like to include your lands and be part of the alliance.
Appalachian speaker network
Looking for a speaker to work with your parish, school, class, conference, or organization regarding Appalachian issues, social justice, or ecology? CCA can help connect you with someone to fit your needs. Contact us at cca@ccappal.org and we will do our best to help.