This fall, Casa Alterna launched a new intentional community model, with six residents shaping a year centered on hospitality, solidarity, and mutual support.
Living Hospitality Together
Category: immigrants
Love in the Face of Cruelty
In the shadow of Atlanta’s ICE field office, heartbreak and hope meet. Through quiet acts of compassion, Casa Alterna volunteers remind us that love—especially in the face of cruelty—is a sacred form of resistance.
The “Yes” That Heals
He arrived on his 18th birthday, facing detention or deportation—until one simple "yes" changed everything.
“America First” vs. God’s Reign: A reflection for Christians
Jesus didn’t build barriers—he crossed them. He taught us to love our neighbor, not to fear them.
Hospitality as Resistance: Casa Alterna’s Stand Against Authoritarianism
As the incoming administration plans to centralize power and deepen harm to immigrant communities, Casa Alterna stands firm, combining resistance with radical hospitality to create a sustainable and loving response.
Voting with Our Lives: Everyday Solidarity
This Election Day, let us reflect on our commitment to justice and solidarity with the oppressed, recognizing that our choices have the power to uplift the marginalized and create a world where love triumphs over hate.
Seeking Refuge, Finding Hope
At Casa Alterna, unexpected challenges foster unity and compassion. When eight asylum seekers arrived, long-term residents eagerly offered support, turning their own experiences into acts of healing. Together, they shared food, culture, and stories, creating moments of joy and hope. Such connections enhance our shared humanity and vision for a more beautiful world.
Clear Our Minds: Finding Healing in Nature
Amid these challenges, a heartfelt desire began to resonate within the walls of Casa Alterna: "We need an outing to clear our minds!"
Finding a Way Home
In offering hospitality while on medical leave, I learned that I do not carry this weight on my shoulders alone.
Broken Bodies and Beloved Solidarity: A Holy Week Journey
"This is my broken body, offered in sacrifice for Christ and compassionate solidarity with those enduring unjust suffering today."
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