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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God's call on Connie Czepiel’s life began as a teenager when the Lord began to break her heart for people suffering in other countries. With a passion for the medical field, Connie joined the Air Force, but God (and the military) had other plans. Connie was educated in finance - something she never anticipated. After a divorce, and as a single mother of three, Connie acquired work as a contracted finance manager, and it took her around the world. She could have chosen to wallow in hurt and bitterness. Instead, Connie decided to put her eyes on Jesus.

Today, at 76, Connie is an author in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina. She has plenty of stories to draw from as her humanitarian work has taken her to Madagascar, Vietnam, New Guinea, Nepal, Liberia and many more. She served with the Peace Corps in Botswana, and she's worked for organizations such as MAF, Mercy Ships, and Samaritan’s Purse. Needless to say, this is an episode of adventure and encouragement. Connie wants you to know this: it's never to late to pursue your dreams.

Listen in and be encouraged.

Connie's written four books. We encourage you to check them out on Amazon (“Wounded No More!” “Dream On!” “Memoirs Matter!” “The Glory Tree”).

Connie is available for interviews, workshops, and speaking engagements. To connect with her: kommertje2012@gmail.com

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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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Weave & Cleave Podcast (The Faithful City) Season 4 Episode 10: Healing the Moral Wound: An Interview with Mike Wold Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-the-moral-wound-an-interview-with-mike-wold—66177520 Apple Podcast h
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“The 3rd Annual Weave and Cleave Conference” -Governor’s remark and proclamation -50 speakers and presenters -30 sponsors and exhibitors -13 community of belonging awardees -9 weave and cleave champion awardees -live arts, gen
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Holy Week started as we had Psalm Sunday. The Faithful City community meditates John12-15 this week, reflecting the suffering and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus. This week’s meaningful and powerful message is the foundation of our Weave and Cl
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Yesterday Tiesha Harrison, Matthew J. Baratz, Hannah Cruz, and other leaders from art filed gathered to launch Weave and Cleave Creatives affinity group! They will advance the movement with The Faithful City’s training, conference, and other ga
Yesterday was the day of Mission! Jake Embleton and Pastor Dan Steffen hosted Mission Connexion Southwest Leaders Luncheon as we are excited about this year’s conference in November. In addition, a great fellowship with Billy Thrall, Mark Matlo
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Since my dear friend and project partner Pastor Obed Escobar started The Faithful City’s Creating Communities of Belonging training in Spanish, the movement is thriving among Hispanic churches. Pastor Roy Lainez’s Unidos En Una Vision Chu