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Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Lenten Guide – Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and […]

Lenten Guide – Palm Sunday

April 14, 2019 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and […]

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Welcome Sarah Ogletree

August 23, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to welcome Sarah Ogletree as an intern with NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) this academic year. Sarah is currently a student at Wake Forest University […]

Welcome Sarah Ogletree

August 23, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to welcome Sarah Ogletree as an intern with NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) this academic year. Sarah is currently a student at Wake Forest University […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Environment

Job Opening: NC No Torture Project Coordinator

June 29, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

UPDATE: This position has been filled. The Council is hiring a half-time (20 hours per week) project coordinator to work with communities of faith to seek confession, repentance, and forgiveness […]

Job Opening: NC No Torture Project Coordinator

June 29, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

UPDATE: This position has been filled. The Council is hiring a half-time (20 hours per week) project coordinator to work with communities of faith to seek confession, repentance, and forgiveness […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Peace

Welcome Keegan

June 9, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Keegan Cheleden will be with the Council full-time this summer as an intern through Duke Divinity School. She introduces herself below: My name is Keegan Cheleden. I grew up in […]

Welcome Keegan

June 9, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Keegan Cheleden will be with the Council full-time this summer as an intern through Duke Divinity School. She introduces herself below: My name is Keegan Cheleden. I grew up in […]

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The Border as War

June 8, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Sermon delivered by Council Governing Board member Isaac S. Villegas on May 28, 2018. Coming and going, leaving and arriving, exit and entrance. That’s the theme permeating these verse from […]

The Border as War

June 8, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Sermon delivered by Council Governing Board member Isaac S. Villegas on May 28, 2018. Coming and going, leaving and arriving, exit and entrance. That’s the theme permeating these verse from […]

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: Gun Violence, Immigration, Peace

A Prayer for the North Carolina General Assembly

May 22, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

This morning marked a historic day as the Council hosted their first legislative prayer breakfast at the North Carolina General Assembly. In attendance were faith leaders from the Council’s 18 […]

A Prayer for the North Carolina General Assembly

May 22, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

This morning marked a historic day as the Council hosted their first legislative prayer breakfast at the North Carolina General Assembly. In attendance were faith leaders from the Council’s 18 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Good Government, N.C. General Assembly

Lenten Reflection Guide: Maundy Thursday

March 29, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice.” Reflection written by Sabrina Rosario, NC Interfaith Power & Light intern. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus […]

Lenten Reflection Guide: Maundy Thursday

March 29, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice.” Reflection written by Sabrina Rosario, NC Interfaith Power & Light intern. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Worship

Lenten Reflection Guide: Palm Sunday

March 25, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice” Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and […]

Lenten Reflection Guide: Palm Sunday

March 25, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Journey to Justice” Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye wastes away from grief, my soul and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Worship

Council hires new Program Coordinator for Immigration Advocacy

March 23, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The North Carolina Council of Churches must replace our veteran Immigration Program Director, Jennie Belle, who will become the Faith Community Organizer for the national organization, Church World Service. Over […]

Council hires new Program Coordinator for Immigration Advocacy

March 23, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The North Carolina Council of Churches must replace our veteran Immigration Program Director, Jennie Belle, who will become the Faith Community Organizer for the national organization, Church World Service. Over […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Farmworkers, Immigration

Critical Issues Seminar: The Wisdom of Women

March 22, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

2018 is shaping up to the be the Year of the Woman. From the halls of government to stages and theaters from coast to coast, from marches and protest to […]

Critical Issues Seminar: The Wisdom of Women

March 22, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

2018 is shaping up to the be the Year of the Woman. From the halls of government to stages and theaters from coast to coast, from marches and protest to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Gender, Healthcare Reform, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Worship

Job Opening: Program Coordinator for Sanctuary Sites and Immigration Advocacy

February 8, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Update: This position has now been filled. The Council is hiring a part-time program coordinator for Sanctuary sites and Immigration Advocacy. The full job description is posted below and at […]

Job Opening: Program Coordinator for Sanctuary Sites and Immigration Advocacy

February 8, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Update: This position has now been filled. The Council is hiring a part-time program coordinator for Sanctuary sites and Immigration Advocacy. The full job description is posted below and at […]

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Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 17

December 16, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from A Season of Hope. An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were […]

Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 17

December 16, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Excerpted from A Season of Hope. An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Worship

Vigil to End Gun Violence

December 14, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

This is my favorite time of the year. I’m a sap about all of it. I love decorating the house, seeing the lights downtown, the music, getting cozy with a […]

Vigil to End Gun Violence

December 14, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

This is my favorite time of the year. I’m a sap about all of it. I love decorating the house, seeing the lights downtown, the music, getting cozy with a […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Gun Violence, Peace

Executive Director Jennifer Copeland Receives Award from North Carolinians Against Gun Violence

December 14, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and Beth Messersmith,  North Carolina Campaign Director for MomsRising, received the 2017 Effie Steele Award from North Carolinians Against […]

Executive Director Jennifer Copeland Receives Award from North Carolinians Against Gun Violence

December 14, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, and Beth Messersmith,  North Carolina Campaign Director for MomsRising, received the 2017 Effie Steele Award from North Carolinians Against […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Gun Violence, Peace

Road Work Ahead: Jesus and Taxes

December 1, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Jesus had a lot to say about money, possessions, care for those who are impoverished, and care for those whose bodies are hungry or sick. And those things he said […]

Road Work Ahead: Jesus and Taxes

December 1, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Jesus had a lot to say about money, possessions, care for those who are impoverished, and care for those whose bodies are hungry or sick. And those things he said […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Action Alert, Economic Justice, Taxes

Faith and Health Summit Recap

November 13, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Katie Withers. Katie is a Master of Social Work student at North Carolina State University. Two weeks ago, Partners in Health and Wholeness, a program of […]

Faith and Health Summit Recap

November 13, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Katie Withers. Katie is a Master of Social Work student at North Carolina State University. Two weeks ago, Partners in Health and Wholeness, a program of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News

United for Puerto Rico

November 9, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Yolanda Santiago-Correa. Yolanda is a Duke Divinity School student and was born and raised in Puerto Rico. September 20, 2017: a date that every Puerto Rican […]

United for Puerto Rico

November 9, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Yolanda Santiago-Correa. Yolanda is a Duke Divinity School student and was born and raised in Puerto Rico. September 20, 2017: a date that every Puerto Rican […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Food, Housing

Welcome Yolanda

October 3, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Yolanda will be with the Council during the 2017-2018 academic year as an intern through Duke Divinity School. She introduces herself below: My name is Yolanda Santiago-Correa. I am originally […]

Welcome Yolanda

October 3, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Yolanda will be with the Council during the 2017-2018 academic year as an intern through Duke Divinity School. She introduces herself below: My name is Yolanda Santiago-Correa. I am originally […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News

Time to Take a Knee

September 29, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

It has been nearly fourteen months since Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the start of his team’s games. The decision not […]

Time to Take a Knee

September 29, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

It has been nearly fourteen months since Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner prior to the start of his team’s games. The decision not […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society, Worship

Welcome Lindsay

September 28, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to introduce you to our newest staff member, Lindsay Barth. Lindsay joined us earlier this month in the position of office manager.  She introduces herself below: […]

Welcome Lindsay

September 28, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to introduce you to our newest staff member, Lindsay Barth. Lindsay joined us earlier this month in the position of office manager.  She introduces herself below: […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News

Welcome Katie

September 12, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to have Katie Withers, a Master of Social Work student at North Carolina State University, interning with us for the 2017-2018 academic year. Katie introduces herself […]

Welcome Katie

September 12, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to have Katie Withers, a Master of Social Work student at North Carolina State University, interning with us for the 2017-2018 academic year. Katie introduces herself […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News

Response to the Violence in Charlottesville

August 15, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Before I came to call the great state of North Carolina home, I was a proud Virginian for the first twenty-six years of my life. I grew up in a […]

Response to the Violence in Charlottesville

August 15, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Before I came to call the great state of North Carolina home, I was a proud Virginian for the first twenty-six years of my life. I grew up in a […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Race/Ethnicity, Violence

Job Opening: Office Manager

August 7, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Update: This position has now been filled. The Council is hiring an office manager to work in our Raleigh office. The full job description is below and at this link. […]

Job Opening: Office Manager

August 7, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Update: This position has now been filled. The Council is hiring an office manager to work in our Raleigh office. The full job description is below and at this link. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News

Police Brutality is not a Joking Matter

August 3, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

By Andrew Hudgins, NCCC Program Associate for Operations, for The Resistance Prays News: In a speech delivered to law enforcement officers last week, President Trump seemed to endorse police brutality […]

Police Brutality is not a Joking Matter

August 3, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

By Andrew Hudgins, NCCC Program Associate for Operations, for The Resistance Prays News: In a speech delivered to law enforcement officers last week, President Trump seemed to endorse police brutality […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Good Government, Human Rights, Peace, Worship

Revised Health Care Bill, Same Devastating Effects

July 14, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Yesterday, the Senate unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. According to a report from our friends at the North Carolina Justice Center the changes, and their […]

Revised Health Care Bill, Same Devastating Effects

July 14, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Yesterday, the Senate unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. According to a report from our friends at the North Carolina Justice Center the changes, and their […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Religion & Society, Taxes

Health Care CBO Score Proves Potential Harm

June 27, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Late yesterday afternoon the Congressional Budget Office released their score of the Senate’s proposed health care plan and the numbers are extremely troubling. As our friends at the North Carolina […]

Health Care CBO Score Proves Potential Harm

June 27, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Late yesterday afternoon the Congressional Budget Office released their score of the Senate’s proposed health care plan and the numbers are extremely troubling. As our friends at the North Carolina […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health, Taxes

Rolling Waters

June 2, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I headed north for my sister’s graduation. Being only a few hours away from Niagara Falls at that point, we decided to […]

Rolling Waters

June 2, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I headed north for my sister’s graduation. Being only a few hours away from Niagara Falls at that point, we decided to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Peace, Prophetic Voice, Race/Ethnicity

When the Good Samaritan is Your Neighbor

April 30, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

If you’re part of the Christian tradition then you have probably heard the story of the good Samaritan more times than you can count. A man is traveling along a […]

When the Good Samaritan is Your Neighbor

April 30, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

If you’re part of the Christian tradition then you have probably heard the story of the good Samaritan more times than you can count. A man is traveling along a […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Equality & Reconciliation, Prophetic Voice

There’s an App for That

April 21, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to announce the release of our free app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The current political climate has proven to be chaotic at times and […]

There’s an App for That

April 21, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to announce the release of our free app for iOS and Android mobile devices. The current political climate has proven to be chaotic at times and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Action Alert, Council News, Prophetic Voice, Worship

From Sour to Sweet

April 17, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Confession: I didn’t give anything up for Lent this year and I don’t feel bad about it. Instead, I baked loaves of sourdough bread every Sunday for communion at my […]

From Sour to Sweet

April 17, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Confession: I didn’t give anything up for Lent this year and I don’t feel bad about it. Instead, I baked loaves of sourdough bread every Sunday for communion at my […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Worship

2017 Lenten Guide — Holy Saturday

April 14, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a favorite hymn to write about. We will post their reflections throughout Lent, for Ash […]

2017 Lenten Guide — Holy Saturday

April 14, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a favorite hymn to write about. We will post their reflections throughout Lent, for Ash […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured

2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In Instructions

March 24, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Thank you to those who have registered for the 2017 Legislative Seminar. We are looking forward to having you join us this Monday, March 27, at St. Mark’s United Methodist […]

2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In Instructions

March 24, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Thank you to those who have registered for the 2017 Legislative Seminar. We are looking forward to having you join us this Monday, March 27, at St. Mark’s United Methodist […]

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