Weave & Cleave
Creating communities of belonging
Listen to our latest podcast!
Erica experienced trauma early in childhood. It was a secret she kept for years, but soon after stepping into ministry, her body had enough. Every week, Erica began having symptoms that couldn't be explained by medical doctors. Nearly a year later, a social worker suggested therapy. It was a suggestion outside of Erica's comfort zone, her culture, and her upbringing, but eventually, she gave it a try.
Today, Erica is a psychotherapist, a minister, and an author. She's helping people find the healing she found, and she's sharing the message not often shared inside the church: the body, soul, and spirit ALL need healing. They need space to grieve. Without a holistic lens, trauma cannot be integrated.
Listen in as Erica talks about the destruction of trauma, the ways fear manifests itself in the body, the importance of sitting with grief, and the power of asking God to inhabit your healing journey. She also shares about her latest venture back into fashion, and the significance of being who God created her to be. This is an empowering episode, so don't miss it!
To connect with Erica: info.ibtm@gmail.com
For Erica's work: www.ericadholmes.com
For Erica's book: Click here
4th Annual Conference!
Weave & Cleave
Creating Communities
of Belonging
The Faithful City and Maricopa County Department of Public Health hosted the 4th Weave and Cleave Conference 2026, where participants pursued unity, diversity, unconditional love, renewed identity, and trauma-transformed co-journeyers’ communities. The program featured local and national keynote speakers, breakout sessions with panel discussions, and various exhibitors who shared their love and passion for this community movement.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.
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.
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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, MSW, is the founder of The Faithful City, the Arizona Trauma Informed Faith Coalition, and the “Weave and Cleave” Movement. He serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor and Field Education Director in the Department of Social Work at Huntington University.
