Weave & Cleave

Creating communities of belonging

The Success of the Movement!

This video premiered at April's Third Annual Weave and Cleave Conference! Our movement's success is a testament to over 50 statewide leaders, 75 faith-based organizations, 150 trainings, and annual conferences drawing 300+ participants and 50+ experts. We also exemplify strong collaboration with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith, and Family, creating communities of belonging anchored in unconditional love, trauma-informed care, and cultural transformation.

TFC

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

Listen to our latest podcast!

Jermine Alberty grew up with a unique awareness for people and their suffering. Born from diverse parents, he knew he contained the suffering of African Americans who endured transatlantic slave trade. He contained the suffering of the Cherokee people forced to walk the Trail of Tears. As a pastor, he helped people walk through adversity. As a son and a father, he supported his mother and son as each journeyed through mental health conditions. Through all these experiences, Jermine determined that all people want is love--and he dedicated to his life to making sure they find it.
Today, Jermine is a Mental Health First Aid trainer, a pastor, author, and the founder of the S.A.L.T. Initiative, an initiative that guides others in Serving, Affirming, Loving, and Transforming the lives of others and themselves. He refers to himself a lover of people, and as you listen to him, you can hear his compassion for people--especially those who are considered 'the least of these.
Join us for this special Juneteenth episode for a conversation about mental health, the fight for freedom, acknowledging generational patterns, and helping others heal. If you're an advocate of any kind, this episode is for you.

You can contact Jermine at jdalberty@gmail.com

To learn more about the S.A.L.T Initiative
Purchase Jermine's book here

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We had an amazing
2025 Conference!
Photos coming soon.

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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=The Success of The Movement https://youtu.be/E-9BmP_lgSs This was premiered at the Third Annual Weave and Cleave Conference in April. The leaders at the table of sharing have just been tagged. However, the success of the movement has been made po
Weave & Cleave Podcast (The Faithful City) Weaving Voices of Resilience and Belonging Michelle Stiffler and Sanghoon Yoo Season 4 Episode 12: Juneteenth, Mental Health & Freedom: An Interview with Jermine Alberty Spreaker https://www.sprea
Weave & Cleave Podcast (The Faithful City) Weaving Voices of Resilience and Belonging Michelle Stiffler and Sanghoon Yoo Season 4 Episode 11: Getting Past Problems to Fulfill Your Destiny: An Interview with Connie Czepiel Spreaker https://www.
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
Collaborating with Pastor Obed Escobar for Hispanic community brings fun adventures. Yesterday, Pastor Sanghoon had a great time of training with Pastor Carlos Martinez’s church members. God’s love and the gospel of Jesus with the trauma
Yesterday was a good community engagement and support day. At GCU in Glendale, Police & Fire Prayer Breakfast, praying for the first responders’ families. My good friend and the founder of this great gathering, Pastor Jose Gonzalez, and Val
At The Faithful City’s the Third Weave and Cleave Conference, A beautiful and powerful collaboration between the government and faith community was demonstrated again with the Governor Hobbs’ opening remark and her second historic Arizona
The Faithful City’s Weave and Cleave Movement grows and matures with friends and colleagues! Looking back last two weeks… “The Third Annual Weave and Cleave Conference” at Desert Willow Conference Center “Creating Co
Weave & Cleave Podcast (The Faithful City) Weaving Voices of Resilience and Belonging Season 4 Episode 9: Leading With Jesus, Like Jesus: An Interview with Julie Gustine Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leading-with-jesus-like-jesus-
“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
Weave & Cleave Podcast (The Faithful City) Weaving Voices of Resilience and Belonging Michelle Stiffler and Sanghoon Yoo Season 4 Episode 8: Painful Grace: An Interview with Cliff Danley (April 23 Weaver and Cleave Conference Breakout Panelist)
Friendship is most profound foundation of the Weave and Cleave movement with our heart to heart connection. We are dedicated to our faith tradition solidly. We pursue the truth, knowledge, compassion, healing, and restoration of humanity, creating co
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
Friendship and partnership in serving communities together! It was great visiting Fuller Seminary Arizona yesterday and having a neat fellowship with the director, Dr. Jenny Bayless, and Jeffrey Penzone! They have been sponsoring our Weave and Clea
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