This weekend Casa Alterna’s Board of Directors gathered for our semiannual in-person meeting.

Board members traveled from near and far to reflect, dream, and discern the future of our shared work together. Friday evening was devoted to personal check-ins, laughter, and a cooperative game that reminded us that trust and relationship are at the center of everything we do. Saturday became the heart of our meeting, beginning with the query: “What flowers are blooming in our desert?” From there, we spent the day exploring new possibilities and navigating important challenges together. Some of the work included: • creating a new leadership structure for staff • welcoming new board members, including a South American resident of our intentional community house and a lead coordinator from our Compas program • considering additional board nominees • exploring a new MOU with a partner congregation • establishing a capital improvements fund for our intentional community house Our board includes members from Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States — a living reminder that love crosses borders and that community rooted in solidarity, accompaniment, and hope is still possible.