Weave & Cleave

Creating communities of belonging

We had an amazing
2025 Conference!
A recap is coming soon.

TFC

In this video, you’ll learn more about the Creating Communities of Belonging Project.

Click here for the 2023 conference video.

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When Julie was in high school, she came home from school to find her mother was gone. That traumatic experience changed her life, and although she didn't know it yet, Jesus was creating divine appointments in which she would begin to know Him, trust Him, and draw closer to Him.

Julie's career path helped to grow her faith. She began as an interior designer, and just as she visualized the beauty of a space's transformation, she began to see the same potential in the hearts of those around her. She worked in church ministry for several years, then in 2018, Julie moved to Arizona and became the Director of a prison ministry. Now she serves as the Director of Programming at House of Refuge Sunnyslope in Phoenix, AZ.

Listen in as we talk to Julie about leadership, what it means to lead with a trauma-informed lens, and what she envisions for House of Refuge Sunnyslope. With beautiful honesty and humility, Julie shares the wrestlings of her faith and God's revelations to her in the midst of her questions. This episode mirrors the heart of the Weave & Cleave movement and the Great Commission.

Connect with Julie: julieann@refugesunnyslope.com

Learn more about House of Refuge: https://www.refugesunnyslope.org/

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2024 Conference Recap!

Our 2nd annual Conference for Weave and Cleave “Creating Communities of Belonging” was a success! It was a time of learning, connection, and joy!

Arizona Governor’s Trauma Awareness
Month Proclamation!

We announced the proclamation at our 2024 Weave and Cleave “Creating Communities of Belonging” Conference.

The Faithful City has renewed its trauma-informed care movement with a new phrase “Weave and Cleave,” creating communities of trauma-transformed co-journeyers,  that allow us to overcome the effects of trauma and live resilient lives of hope, love and service to others.

REGULATE, RELATE & REASON

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REALIZE, RECOGNIZE, RESPOND & RESIST

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CHALLENGES, CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS

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WEAVE AND CLEAVE AS BELOVED

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CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION

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VENTILATION & VALIDATION

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REGULATE, RELATE & REASON 〰️ REALIZE, RECOGNIZE, RESPOND & RESIST 〰️ CHALLENGES, CONCERNS & CELEBRATIONS 〰️ WEAVE AND CLEAVE AS BELOVED 〰️ CONNECTION BEFORE CORRECTION 〰️ VENTILATION & VALIDATION 〰️

Collaborating with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, TFC launches the “Creating Communities of Belonging” project to support faith communities in building safe spaces and relationships where people experience being connected before being corrected, share struggles in the context of compassionate relationships, and raise hope and resilience for the future journey together.

Give to TFC

We are grateful for your generosity, it makes an impact. TFC is a 501(c)3 charitable, non-profit organization so your gifts are tax-deductible.

Contact us.

The Faithful City

P.O. Box 7607
Tempe, AZ 85281

Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo MSW

thefaithfulcity@gmail.com
thefaithfulcity.org
(480) 703 - 6993

Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo

Our founder

Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo, the founder of The Faithful City (TFC), has led ministries and social services at Arizona State University and the Phoenix metropolitan area for over two decades. He holds a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and a Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree.

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