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George Reed, Former Executive Director

Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Introduced Bills CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 834 – Ban the Box would prohibit the state from asking a job applicant about his/her criminal history until that applicant had been selected for […]

Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Introduced Bills CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 834 – Ban the Box would prohibit the state from asking a job applicant about his/her criminal history until that applicant had been selected for […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Public Education

Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICEHB 781 – Limitations on Use of Solitary Confinementactually contains several items related to prisons: Solitary confinement couldn’t be used for inmates with serious mental illness unless […]

Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICEHB 781 – Limitations on Use of Solitary Confinementactually contains several items related to prisons: Solitary confinement couldn’t be used for inmates with serious mental illness unless […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Public Education, Torture

Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 587 – Repeal Death Penalty would abolish the death penalty, and all prisoners currently on Death Row would be resentenced to life imprisonment without parole. […]

Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 587 – Repeal Death Penalty would abolish the death penalty, and all prisoners currently on Death Row would be resentenced to life imprisonment without parole. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Public Education, Redistricting

Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRISON REFORM HB 460/SB 545 – Fair Chance Hiring would require state agencies to reduce barriers to hiring people with a criminal history. Specific provisions include: Prohibits […]

Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRISON REFORM HB 460/SB 545 – Fair Chance Hiring would require state agencies to reduce barriers to hiring people with a criminal history. Specific provisions include: Prohibits […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, LGBTQ, Peace, Public Education

Raleigh Report – March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS ECONOMIC JUSTICE HB 422/SB 234 – Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days is similar to the paid sick leave provisions of HB 46. (See RR, February 26.) Introduced […]

Raleigh Report – March 25, 2019

March 25, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS ECONOMIC JUSTICE HB 422/SB 234 – Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days is similar to the paid sick leave provisions of HB 46. (See RR, February 26.) Introduced […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, Immigration, Public Education

Raleigh Report – March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION With the passing last month of the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, the […]

Raleigh Report – March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION With the passing last month of the first anniversary of the shooting deaths of 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, the […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government, Gun Violence, Human Rights, Immigration, Public Education

Raleigh Report – February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS ECONOMIC JUSTICE HB 46 – Economic Security Act of 2019HB 46 is a collection of issues long of concern to workers and worker advocates. Specific provisions would: Increase […]

Raleigh Report – February 26, 2019

February 26, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS ECONOMIC JUSTICE HB 46 – Economic Security Act of 2019HB 46 is a collection of issues long of concern to workers and worker advocates. Specific provisions would: Increase […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government, Immigration, Redistricting

Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The 2019 Long Session of the General Assembly is now in full swing. As a result of last November’s elections, Republicans maintained majorities in both Senate and House but lost […]

Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The 2019 Long Session of the General Assembly is now in full swing. As a result of last November’s elections, Republicans maintained majorities in both Senate and House but lost […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Public Education

Proposed Tax Amendment Doesn’t Make Cents

June 15, 2018 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Senate Bill 75 is on the move. It would put on this November’s ballot a constitutional amendment setting a maximum income tax rate of […]

Proposed Tax Amendment Doesn’t Make Cents

June 15, 2018 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Senate Bill 75 is on the move. It would put on this November’s ballot a constitutional amendment setting a maximum income tax rate of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: State Budget, Taxes

The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

June 29, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Photo credit: Episcopal News Service We join with our Episcopal brothers and sisters in celebrating the election of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry as their 27th Presiding Bishop. Those of us […]

The Rt. Rev. Michael Curry Elected Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church

June 29, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Photo credit: Episcopal News Service We join with our Episcopal brothers and sisters in celebrating the election of the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry as their 27th Presiding Bishop. Those of us […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Christian Unity, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

Statement on the Supreme Court’s Same-Gender Marriage Decision

June 26, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

We celebrate today’s Supreme Court ruling with our gay brothers and sisters who wish to marry and have their marriages recognized nationwide, with denominations and congregations that have authorized and […]

Statement on the Supreme Court’s Same-Gender Marriage Decision

June 26, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

We celebrate today’s Supreme Court ruling with our gay brothers and sisters who wish to marry and have their marriages recognized nationwide, with denominations and congregations that have authorized and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Christian Unity, Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, LGBTQ, Prophetic Voice

Standin’ in the Need of Prayer

June 25, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Raleigh’s Martin Street Baptist Church (historically African-American) and Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (historically white) have a partnership that has extended over more than two decades. It grew out of the […]

Standin’ in the Need of Prayer

June 25, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Raleigh’s Martin Street Baptist Church (historically African-American) and Pullen Memorial Baptist Church (historically white) have a partnership that has extended over more than two decades. It grew out of the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Equality & Reconciliation, Gun Violence, Peace, Race/Ethnicity

Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA Decision

June 25, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The North Carolina Council of Churches celebrates today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act.  For decades, the Council has supported universal health care, and while the current version […]

Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA Decision

June 25, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The North Carolina Council of Churches celebrates today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act.  For decades, the Council has supported universal health care, and while the current version […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Prophetic Voice, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society, Substance Abuse

Congratulations to Harriette Thompson

June 7, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Photo via Telesport.al In my decades in North Carolina, first with the NC Baptist State Convention and then with the NC Council of Churches, I’ve known and worked with lots […]

Congratulations to Harriette Thompson

June 7, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Photo via Telesport.al In my decades in North Carolina, first with the NC Baptist State Convention and then with the NC Council of Churches, I’ve known and worked with lots […]

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

The Venue Is Important

April 17, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Two events this month have reminded me of how fortunate the Council is to have congregations willing to host our events. The first was the Faith and Immigration Summit, held […]

The Venue Is Important

April 17, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Two events this month have reminded me of how fortunate the Council is to have congregations willing to host our events. The first was the Faith and Immigration Summit, held […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News

Welcome Jennifer Copeland as Executive Director

April 16, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

  I’m exceptionally pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland has been named by the Council’s Governing Board to be the next Executive Director of the North Carolina […]

Welcome Jennifer Copeland as Executive Director

April 16, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

  I’m exceptionally pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland has been named by the Council’s Governing Board to be the next Executive Director of the North Carolina […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News

Religious Freedom or Using Religion to Justify Discrimination?

April 2, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Discussions in recent days of so-called religious freedom bills in Indiana, Arkansas, and now North Carolina raise issues – both legal and pastoral – which the NC Council of Churches […]

Religious Freedom or Using Religion to Justify Discrimination?

April 2, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Discussions in recent days of so-called religious freedom bills in Indiana, Arkansas, and now North Carolina raise issues – both legal and pastoral – which the NC Council of Churches […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Interfaith, LGBTQ, N.C. General Assembly, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society

Faith and Taxation

March 26, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Lots of us will have our attention focused on taxes over the next couple of weeks. This focus provides a unique opportunity for faith communities to help North Carolinians make […]

Faith and Taxation

March 26, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Lots of us will have our attention focused on taxes over the next couple of weeks. This focus provides a unique opportunity for faith communities to help North Carolinians make […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government, Living Wage, N.C. General Assembly, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Affordable Care Act and Taxes

March 22, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Any of you who have already done your tax return for 2014 have discovered new questions about your health insurance status. For many of us, it’s just a matter of […]

Affordable Care Act and Taxes

March 22, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Any of you who have already done your tax return for 2014 have discovered new questions about your health insurance status. For many of us, it’s just a matter of […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Taxes

Gene Nichol Won’t Let Us Ignore Poverty

February 19, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Gene Nichol was the recipient of the Council’s 2013 Faith Active in Public Life Award. (To see his keynote address at our 2013 Legislative Seminar, “It’s Better Not to Be […]

Gene Nichol Won’t Let Us Ignore Poverty

February 19, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Gene Nichol was the recipient of the Council’s 2013 Faith Active in Public Life Award. (To see his keynote address at our 2013 Legislative Seminar, “It’s Better Not to Be […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, N.C. General Assembly, Public Education

Join us for HKonJ 2015

February 9, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

In these challenging days in North Carolina, there is nothing more important for people of faith who support progressive and prophetic public policies to do than to take part in […]

Join us for HKonJ 2015

February 9, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

In these challenging days in North Carolina, there is nothing more important for people of faith who support progressive and prophetic public policies to do than to take part in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Action Alert, Christian Unity, Council News, Equality & Reconciliation, N.C. General Assembly, Religion & Society

Remembering Sydnor Thompson

February 3, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

We received word last week of the passing of Sydnor Thompson Jr. less than a month shy of his 91st birthday. There are few people who have a longer history […]

Remembering Sydnor Thompson

February 3, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

We received word last week of the passing of Sydnor Thompson Jr. less than a month shy of his 91st birthday. There are few people who have a longer history […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Christian Unity, Council News, Interfaith

Welcome Monica Motley as PHW Director

February 3, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I am delighted to announce that we have hired Monica Motley as program director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. She started with us in January. Monica holds master’s degrees […]

Welcome Monica Motley as PHW Director

February 3, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I am delighted to announce that we have hired Monica Motley as program director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. She started with us in January. Monica holds master’s degrees […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Health

Who Pays When It Comes to Taxes?

January 15, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

People who are poor pay a greater percentage of their income in taxes than do those who are wealthy. The NC Council of Churches joined many allied organizations two years […]

Who Pays When It Comes to Taxes?

January 15, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

People who are poor pay a greater percentage of their income in taxes than do those who are wealthy. The NC Council of Churches joined many allied organizations two years […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Taxes

Welcome EdNC to the Conversation

January 13, 2015 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Education has been of central importance to the NC Council of Churches throughout our history. Part of our opposition to segregation was support for a fully integrated public school system. […]

Welcome EdNC to the Conversation

January 13, 2015 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Education has been of central importance to the NC Council of Churches throughout our history. Part of our opposition to segregation was support for a fully integrated public school system. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Good Government, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Religion & Society

Pushing Back Against the Grinch

December 24, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

On the third Sunday of Advent, the New York Times ran an essay by Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute. (It was reprinted by the Raleigh News […]

Pushing Back Against the Grinch

December 24, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

On the third Sunday of Advent, the New York Times ran an essay by Arthur C. Brooks, president of the American Enterprise Institute. (It was reprinted by the Raleigh News […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

When a Child is Loved

November 26, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I had a chance to talk with Mahan Siler at last week’s Road Show in Asheville. Mahan, who has retired to the Asheville area, was my family’s pastor at Pullen […]

When a Child is Loved

November 26, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I had a chance to talk with Mahan Siler at last week’s Road Show in Asheville. Mahan, who has retired to the Asheville area, was my family’s pastor at Pullen […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, LGBTQ

Voter Protection Hotline

October 31, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

We are coming to the end of the time for voting. Early Voting ends this Saturday, November 1. (Check with your local board of elections for the places and hours for Early […]

Voter Protection Hotline

October 31, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

We are coming to the end of the time for voting. Early Voting ends this Saturday, November 1. (Check with your local board of elections for the places and hours for Early […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Elections, Good Government

The Ruling on Same-Gender Marriage

October 13, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The immediate impact of the most recent court decisions regarding marriage is that same-gender couples who want to get married in North Carolina now can, clergy who want to perform […]

The Ruling on Same-Gender Marriage

October 13, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The immediate impact of the most recent court decisions regarding marriage is that same-gender couples who want to get married in North Carolina now can, clergy who want to perform […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, LGBTQ, Religion & Society

Wishing Willona Stallings Well

October 13, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

It is my unhappy task to announce that Willona Stallings is leaving her position as program director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. She is going to work for the […]

Wishing Willona Stallings Well

October 13, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

It is my unhappy task to announce that Willona Stallings is leaving her position as program director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. She is going to work for the […]

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

Early Voting Map Helps Locate Sites

October 9, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Our friends at the NC Conservation Network have created a useful (and nifty) interactive map of North Carolina that will point you quickly to your closest early voting site. Click […]

Early Voting Map Helps Locate Sites

October 9, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Our friends at the NC Conservation Network have created a useful (and nifty) interactive map of North Carolina that will point you quickly to your closest early voting site. Click […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, N.C. General Assembly

Changes Affecting Voting Rights Bulletin Insert

October 3, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Because of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, some information in the Council’s voter bulletin insert may no longer be applicable. As soon as there is a definitive ruling […]

Changes Affecting Voting Rights Bulletin Insert

October 3, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Because of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, some information in the Council’s voter bulletin insert may no longer be applicable. As soon as there is a definitive ruling […]

Filed Under: Resources Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Elections

Voting Rights — Questions Remain

October 2, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

October 9, 2014 Update: On October 8, the US Supreme Court handed down the final word about voting for this fall’s elections in North Carolina. It upheld the District Court’s […]

Voting Rights — Questions Remain

October 2, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

October 9, 2014 Update: On October 8, the US Supreme Court handed down the final word about voting for this fall’s elections in North Carolina. It upheld the District Court’s […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Elections

Voting Rights Update for Pastors and Other Faith Leaders

September 26, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

November 4 is Election Day. Because of changes in election laws, it is important that people in our pews know when and where they can vote. All of the following […]

Voting Rights Update for Pastors and Other Faith Leaders

September 26, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

November 4 is Election Day. Because of changes in election laws, it is important that people in our pews know when and where they can vote. All of the following […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, Religion & Society

Cary Congregation with Liberian ties Collects Medical Supplies

August 10, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

We have all been touched by news of the growing Ebola crisis in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Nigeria, a crisis that so far has resisted efforts at containment. Those […]

Cary Congregation with Liberian ties Collects Medical Supplies

August 10, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

We have all been touched by news of the growing Ebola crisis in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Nigeria, a crisis that so far has resisted efforts at containment. Those […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Christian Unity, Health, Interfaith, Peace, Religion & Society

Sandy Irving to Receive Distinguished Service Award

June 9, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

  Sandy is on the right. Her friend, Susan Cummings, is pictured on the left.   I am pleased to announce that the Council’s 2014 Distinguished Service Award will be […]

Sandy Irving to Receive Distinguished Service Award

June 9, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

  Sandy is on the right. Her friend, Susan Cummings, is pictured on the left.   I am pleased to announce that the Council’s 2014 Distinguished Service Award will be […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Moral Mondays, Prophetic Voice

Early Voting — Contact Your Local Board of Elections

June 4, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the most harmful parts of last year’s voter suppression bill was the limitation on early voting. There had been 17 days of it. Last year’s bill, adopted by […]

Early Voting — Contact Your Local Board of Elections

June 4, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the most harmful parts of last year’s voter suppression bill was the limitation on early voting. There had been 17 days of it. Last year’s bill, adopted by […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Elections, N.C. General Assembly

Lex, Rufus and Peter

April 14, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I recently took a wonderful walk down Memory Lane for me, though it was also poignant at times. On a Saturday, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina sponsored a remembrance of […]

Lex, Rufus and Peter

April 14, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I recently took a wonderful walk down Memory Lane for me, though it was also poignant at times. On a Saturday, the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina sponsored a remembrance of […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

Welcome Jennie Wilburn

April 8, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I am delighted to announce that our Governing Board has elected Jennie Wilburn to the position of Program Associate for Immigrant and Farmworker Rights. Jennie is a 2009 cum laude […]

Welcome Jennie Wilburn

April 8, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I am delighted to announce that our Governing Board has elected Jennie Wilburn to the position of Program Associate for Immigrant and Farmworker Rights. Jennie is a 2009 cum laude […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Farmworkers, Immigration, Rural Life

Alecia’s Home

April 7, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve been engaged with Habitat for Humanity since its earliest days. In my previous life with the Baptist State Convention, I helped to promote this pathway to home ownership when […]

Alecia’s Home

April 7, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve been engaged with Habitat for Humanity since its earliest days. In my previous life with the Baptist State Convention, I helped to promote this pathway to home ownership when […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Housing

April Event Celebrates Legacy of Lex Mathews

March 14, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is sponsoring a “Day of Diocesan Story-Telling and Celebration,” focusing on Lex Mathews’ time as Director of Christian Social Ministries from 1975 until 1985. […]

April Event Celebrates Legacy of Lex Mathews

March 14, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina is sponsoring a “Day of Diocesan Story-Telling and Celebration,” focusing on Lex Mathews’ time as Director of Christian Social Ministries from 1975 until 1985. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Environment, Food, Gender

Faithful Activism — Part 2

March 1, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

In an earlier blog, I noted a congregation’s questions about becoming a partner with HKonJ. If you haven’t seen that blog, please click here. It contains information that will be […]

Faithful Activism — Part 2

March 1, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

In an earlier blog, I noted a congregation’s questions about becoming a partner with HKonJ. If you haven’t seen that blog, please click here. It contains information that will be […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Elections, Good Government, Religion & Society

Presbyterian Clergy Sign Letter for the Public Good

February 28, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

A group of Presbyterian clergy have prepared and circulated A Pastoral Letter to their colleagues. It is a fine statement, noting that “[a]n enduring principle of our discipleship is the […]

Presbyterian Clergy Sign Letter for the Public Good

February 28, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

A group of Presbyterian clergy have prepared and circulated A Pastoral Letter to their colleagues. It is a fine statement, noting that “[a]n enduring principle of our discipleship is the […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Health, Housing, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, State Budget

Faithful Activism — Part 1

February 27, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I had two conversations recently with members of a congregation which was voting on whether or not to join the HKonJ Coalition. Those conversations have reminded me that it’s helpful […]

Faithful Activism — Part 1

February 27, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I had two conversations recently with members of a congregation which was voting on whether or not to join the HKonJ Coalition. Those conversations have reminded me that it’s helpful […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Civil Liberties, Council News, Good Government, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

Taylor Branch Speaks in Raleigh Feb. 23

February 18, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

We in the Triangle have a truly rare opportunity this Sunday, to hear and dialogue with Taylor Branch. He is a preeminent historian of the civil rights movement, probably best […]

Taylor Branch Speaks in Raleigh Feb. 23

February 18, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

We in the Triangle have a truly rare opportunity this Sunday, to hear and dialogue with Taylor Branch. He is a preeminent historian of the civil rights movement, probably best […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Prophetic Voice, Race/Ethnicity

Pray with Us on Friday, March with Us on Saturday

February 6, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Join the NC NAACP, the North Carolina Council of Churches, and coalition partners for this weekend’s Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ People’s Assembly. Events include: A Mass Meeting and […]

Pray with Us on Friday, March with Us on Saturday

February 6, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Join the NC NAACP, the North Carolina Council of Churches, and coalition partners for this weekend’s Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ People’s Assembly. Events include: A Mass Meeting and […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Christian Unity, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Gun Violence, Health, Healthcare Reform, Housing, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Moral Mondays, N.C. General Assembly, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Steve Smith Receives Honor

January 15, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Congratulations to Steve Smith for being named as recipient of the 2013 Joseph Branch Professionalism Award, presented by the Wake County Bar Association. Steve is a close personal friend of mine […]

Steve Smith Receives Honor

January 15, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Congratulations to Steve Smith for being named as recipient of the 2013 Joseph Branch Professionalism Award, presented by the Wake County Bar Association. Steve is a close personal friend of mine […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News

HKonJ 2014 — Saturday, February 8

January 12, 2014 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

It’s now just four weeks until this year’s HKonJ People’s Assembly. There is nothing more important for people of faith to do this winter as we work for prophetic social justice than […]

HKonJ 2014 — Saturday, February 8

January 12, 2014 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

It’s now just four weeks until this year’s HKonJ People’s Assembly. There is nothing more important for people of faith to do this winter as we work for prophetic social justice than […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Fracking, Good Government, Gun Violence, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Living Wage, Mental Health, Moral Mondays, N.C. General Assembly, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Smarter Holiday Eating

December 10, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

For any of us trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, the weeks from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day are the hardest of the year. All that […]

Smarter Holiday Eating

December 10, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

For any of us trying to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, the weeks from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day are the hardest of the year. All that […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Food, Health

Signers Welcome — Letter to Governor McCrory

November 25, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The NC NAACP has endorsed an open letter to Gov. McCrory about the state’s decision to deny certain unemployment insurance benefits and expanded Medicaid coverage to hundreds of thousands of […]

Signers Welcome — Letter to Governor McCrory

November 25, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The NC NAACP has endorsed an open letter to Gov. McCrory about the state’s decision to deny certain unemployment insurance benefits and expanded Medicaid coverage to hundreds of thousands of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government, Health

Introduction to Voices of Moral Mondays: Mustard Seed

October 11, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve been thinking about mustard seed as I reflect on Moral Mondays. Jesus once described the coming kingdom of God by comparing it to a tiny seed that grows into a large tree. Moral Mondays started with a simple call to people of faith to prayer, to pursue the “moral high ground” of nonviolent protest and peaceful assembly, to register distress at the direction our state was being taken by the General Assembly and Governor. The call came from the Rev. William Barber, pastor of Goldsboro’s Greenleaf Christian Church, president of the state chapter of the NAACP, and the creator and prophetic force behind Moral Mondays. On April 29 (my birthday, but I’m pretty sure that’s just coincidental) there was a “pray-in,” followed by a rally at the General Assembly, followed by civil disobedience that resulted in 17 arrests.

Introduction to Voices of Moral Mondays: Mustard Seed

October 11, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve been thinking about mustard seed as I reflect on Moral Mondays. Jesus once described the coming kingdom of God by comparing it to a tiny seed that grows into a large tree.

Moral Mondays started with a simple call to people of faith to prayer, to pursue the “moral high ground” of nonviolent protest and peaceful assembly, to register distress at the direction our state was being taken by the General Assembly and Governor. The call came from the Rev. William Barber, pastor of Goldsboro’s Greenleaf Christian Church, president of the state chapter of the NAACP, and the creator and prophetic force behind Moral Mondays. On April 29 (my birthday, but I’m pretty sure that’s just coincidental) there was a “pray-in,” followed by a rally at the General Assembly, followed by civil disobedience that resulted in 17 arrests.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Moral Mondays

Christian Unity

Catholic Dioceses Withdraw from Council Membership

September 30, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I come with sad news. Bishop Michael Burbidge and Bishop Peter Jugis, bishops of the two Catholic dioceses in North Carolina, communicated to the Council early this year their plan […]

Catholic Dioceses Withdraw from Council Membership

September 30, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Christian Unity

I come with sad news. Bishop Michael Burbidge and Bishop Peter Jugis, bishops of the two Catholic dioceses in North Carolina, communicated to the Council early this year their plan […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Council News

Speaking Truth About the ACA

September 5, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the problems for people of faith trying to understand the Affordable Care Act and its requirements and benefits for them is that there is bad information out there. […]

Speaking Truth About the ACA

September 5, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the problems for people of faith trying to understand the Affordable Care Act and its requirements and benefits for them is that there is bad information out there. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform

Interreligious Prayer Service Saturday

September 5, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is inviting people of faith to an Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East.  It takes place Saturday, […]

Interreligious Prayer Service Saturday

September 5, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is inviting people of faith to an Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East.  It takes place Saturday, […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Good Government, Interfaith, Peace, Religion & Society

Passing of Bishop Gossman

August 13, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bishop Joseph Gossman, who died yesterday, was a great friend of the North Carolina Council of Churches. He led the Diocese of Raleigh into full membership in the Council in […]

Passing of Bishop Gossman

August 13, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bishop Joseph Gossman, who died yesterday, was a great friend of the North Carolina Council of Churches. He led the Diocese of Raleigh into full membership in the Council in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Economic Justice, Environment, Farmworkers, Immigration, Interfaith, Peace, Religion & Society

How NC Tax-reform Plans Could Fray Safety Nets

July 13, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The News & Observer

These are difficult times. We pray that our lawmakers and governor will demonstrate compassion for our fellow North Carolinians who need food, clothing, health care and shelter and for the many charitable nonprofit organizations that provide this support.

How NC Tax-reform Plans Could Fray Safety Nets

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The News & Observer

These are difficult times. We pray that our lawmakers and governor will demonstrate compassion for our fellow North Carolinians who need food, clothing, health care and shelter and for the many charitable nonprofit organizations that provide this support.

Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Children & Youth, Food, Good Government, Health, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Faith Communities Cannot Do It All

July 10, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Many of you listen to Marketplace, a business-news program produced by American Public Media and carried in North Carolina by WUNC radio. Monday night, Marketplace carried a very good, though […]

Faith Communities Cannot Do It All

July 10, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Many of you listen to Marketplace, a business-news program produced by American Public Media and carried in North Carolina by WUNC radio. Monday night, Marketplace carried a very good, though […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Food, Good Government, Health, Interfaith, Moral Mondays, State Budget

Raleigh Report: June 17, 2013

June 17, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Tax Reform: Not So Simple A funny thing happened to House Bill 998, the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act, on its way through the state Senate. It got simplified. House […]

Raleigh Report: June 17, 2013

June 17, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Tax Reform: Not So Simple A funny thing happened to House Bill 998, the Tax Simplification and Reduction Act, on its way through the state Senate. It got simplified. House […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report

Moral Mondays Are Home-Grown

June 17, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

“Outside agitators.” The very term reminds those of us of a certain age of the Civil Rights Movement, when anybody coming from outside the South to suggest that the South’s […]

Moral Mondays Are Home-Grown

June 17, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

“Outside agitators.” The very term reminds those of us of a certain age of the Civil Rights Movement, when anybody coming from outside the South to suggest that the South’s […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Civil Discourse, Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Fracking, Good Government, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, Moral Mondays, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Budget and Taxes Move Front and Center: Raleigh Report, June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

A brief summary of significant points in the Senate budget with additional commentary by Steve Ford.

Budget and Taxes Move Front and Center: Raleigh Report, June 7, 2013

June 7, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

A brief summary of significant points in the Senate budget with additional commentary by Steve Ford.

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Good Government, State Budget, Taxes

Moral Mondays Continue in June

May 25, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Moral Mondays continue (though they will take the day off on Memorial Day). This week’s protest had the largest number of participants (around 600) and of people taking part in […]

Moral Mondays Continue in June

May 25, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Moral Mondays continue (though they will take the day off on Memorial Day). This week’s protest had the largest number of participants (around 600) and of people taking part in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Farmworkers, Good Government, Immigration, Moral Mondays, Public Education, State Budget, Taxes

Moral Mondays – Clergy Issued Special Invitation for May 20

May 15, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

As many of you already know, Rev. William Barber and the state NAACP are organizing weekly protests at the General Assembly, voicing opposition to the direction our state is being […]

Moral Mondays – Clergy Issued Special Invitation for May 20

May 15, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

As many of you already know, Rev. William Barber and the state NAACP are organizing weekly protests at the General Assembly, voicing opposition to the direction our state is being […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Fracking, Good Government, Human Rights, Interfaith, Living Wage, Mental Health, Moral Mondays, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Religion & Society, Taxes

In Thanksgiving for the Life of Bill Smith

May 15, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I learned Tuesday morning of the passing of Bill Smith. I knew of Bill long before coming to the NC Council of Churches. He had been the state director of […]

In Thanksgiving for the Life of Bill Smith

May 15, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I learned Tuesday morning of the passing of Bill Smith. I knew of Bill long before coming to the NC Council of Churches. He had been the state director of […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News

Legislative Process and Advocacy: Legislative Seminar Workshop

May 9, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Tune in as George Reed, our Executive Director here at the NC Council of Churches, explains the legislative process in North Carolina. How can "ordinary citizens" get involved? What strategies can we use to be as effective as possible? Listen as George crams 25 years of experience into one jam-packed hour.

Legislative Process and Advocacy: Legislative Seminar Workshop

May 9, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Tune in as George Reed, our Executive Director here at the NC Council of Churches, explains the legislative process in North Carolina. How can “ordinary citizens” get involved? What strategies can we use to be as effective as possible? Listen as George crams 25 years of experience into one jam-packed hour.

Filed Under: Podcasts, Resources Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, Religion & Society, State Budget

Arizona-like Immigration Bill Introduced: Raleigh Report, May 3, 2013

May 6, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

House Bills Senate Bills Notable Quotes Arizona-like Immigration Bill Introduced In the wake of failed attempts by Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, states and localities have increased their own […]

Arizona-like Immigration Bill Introduced: Raleigh Report, May 3, 2013

May 6, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

House Bills Senate Bills Notable Quotes Arizona-like Immigration Bill Introduced In the wake of failed attempts by Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform, states and localities have increased their own […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Elections, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Public Education

Deadlines Pass – Raleigh Report April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

With the passage of deadlines for the introduction of most bills, there’s been a flurry of new legislation. This issue of Raleigh Report will cover some of these new bills, with others to come in the next issue.

Deadlines Pass – Raleigh Report April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

With the passage of deadlines for the introduction of most bills, there’s been a flurry of new legislation. This issue of Raleigh Report will cover some of these new bills, with others to come in the next issue.

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Gun Violence, Health, Healthcare Reform, State Budget

Rush to the Right Continues (Raleigh Report, April 5, 2013)

April 6, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

        Voter Suppression & Campaign Finance Other New Bills Commentary Tax Fairness Public Education Voting Rights Death Penalty Rush to the Right Continues From the first days […]

Rush to the Right Continues (Raleigh Report, April 5, 2013)

April 6, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

        Voter Suppression & Campaign Finance Other New Bills Commentary Tax Fairness Public Education Voting Rights Death Penalty Rush to the Right Continues From the first days […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Public Education, Taxes

Shane Claiborne’s Challenge to Christians

March 28, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

In 2008, the Council co-sponsored an event called Jesus for President, which took place at First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. About 500 twenty-somethings came together to […]

Shane Claiborne’s Challenge to Christians

March 28, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

In 2008, the Council co-sponsored an event called Jesus for President, which took place at First Baptist Church on Wilmington Street in downtown Raleigh. About 500 twenty-somethings came together to […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Civil Discourse, Good Government, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

Raleigh Report-Gun Bills Flood In

March 19, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Gun bills that extend the availability and use of guns flood the General Assembly.

Raleigh Report-Gun Bills Flood In

March 19, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Gun bills that extend the availability and use of guns flood the General Assembly.

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Environment, Fracking, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Living Wage, Public Education, State Budget, Taxes

Preparing the Way: The Price of Faithfulness

March 15, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

From the Palm Sunday chapter of Preparing the Way: A Social Justice Study for Lent. We’re offering this free resource to you and your congregation as we walk through the season […]

Preparing the Way: The Price of Faithfulness

March 15, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

From the Palm Sunday chapter of Preparing the Way: A Social Justice Study for Lent. We’re offering this free resource to you and your congregation as we walk through the season […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Gun Violence, Religion & Society, Worship

Resources for Voting Rights Sunday

March 12, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

As you probably know, the Voting Rights Act is being challenged in the US Supreme Court, and General Assembly leaders in Raleigh are renewing their push to pass laws that […]

Resources for Voting Rights Sunday

March 12, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

As you probably know, the Voting Rights Act is being challenged in the US Supreme Court, and General Assembly leaders in Raleigh are renewing their push to pass laws that […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Interfaith, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

Faith and Fair Taxation Expert at WFU

March 11, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

There will be no more important and overarching issue before the General Assembly this year than tax reform. Proposals being floated by legislative leaders would reduce or eliminate personal and […]

Faith and Fair Taxation Expert at WFU

March 11, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

There will be no more important and overarching issue before the General Assembly this year than tax reform. Proposals being floated by legislative leaders would reduce or eliminate personal and […]

Filed Under: Events, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government, Taxes

Raleigh Report – February 25, 2013

February 25, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Attacks on Struggling North Carolinians Advance Medicaid Coverage Unemployment Insurance Earned Income Tax Credit Fracking Moratorium Gun Violence Raise the Age Refusing to Extend Medicaid Coverage SB 4, which would […]

Raleigh Report – February 25, 2013

February 25, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Attacks on Struggling North Carolinians Advance Medicaid Coverage Unemployment Insurance Earned Income Tax Credit Fracking Moratorium Gun Violence Raise the Age Refusing to Extend Medicaid Coverage SB 4, which would […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Fracking, Gun Violence, Healthcare Reform, State Budget, Taxes

Raleigh Report – February 21, 2013

February 22, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

    Payday Lending What It Is, How It Harms People, Why We Don’t Need It Back Payday lending, sadly, could be coming back to North Carolina. It was banned […]

Raleigh Report – February 21, 2013

February 22, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

    Payday Lending What It Is, How It Harms People, Why We Don’t Need It Back Payday lending, sadly, could be coming back to North Carolina. It was banned […]

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Good Government

What’s Wrong with Photo ID?

January 31, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the most insidious proposals coming up in the General Assembly session is the one to require people to show photo IDs in order to vote. It has the […]

What’s Wrong with Photo ID?

January 31, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

One of the most insidious proposals coming up in the General Assembly session is the one to require people to show photo IDs in order to vote. It has the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government

Durham’s Faith Summit on Child Poverty

January 26, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The NC Council of Churches has been engaged with issues related to child poverty for decades. We were one of the founders of the Covenant with NC’s Children, a leading […]

Durham’s Faith Summit on Child Poverty

January 26, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The NC Council of Churches has been engaged with issues related to child poverty for decades. We were one of the founders of the Covenant with NC’s Children, a leading […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Prophetic Voice

Important Upcoming Events for NC Social Justice Advocates

January 25, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

You probably already know that the General Assembly goes into session on Wednesday, January 30. They’ve already had a one-day organizational meeting. You probably also already know that this will […]

Important Upcoming Events for NC Social Justice Advocates

January 25, 2013 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

You probably already know that the General Assembly goes into session on Wednesday, January 30. They’ve already had a one-day organizational meeting. You probably also already know that this will […]

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Christian Unity, Council News, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society, State Budget

Baptist Peacemaker Highlights Churches’ Care of Creation Work

December 8, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

A recent article in the Baptist Peacemaker focuses on what churches are doing to address creation care and global climate change. In addition to mentioning our NC Interfaith Power & […]

Baptist Peacemaker Highlights Churches’ Care of Creation Work

December 8, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

A recent article in the Baptist Peacemaker focuses on what churches are doing to address creation care and global climate change. In addition to mentioning our NC Interfaith Power & […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment

Electioneering and the IRS

November 21, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

In the weeks just before November’s general election, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association paid to place full-page ads in newspapers including the [Raleigh] News & Observer to The New York […]

Electioneering and the IRS

November 21, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

In the weeks just before November’s general election, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association paid to place full-page ads in newspapers including the [Raleigh] News & Observer to The New York […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Good Government, Religion & Society

The Passing of Bishop James McCoy

November 19, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Last week, North Carolina lost a religious leader we hardly knew. Bishop James McCoy had been named back during the summer to be the Presiding Prelate of the Eastern North […]

The Passing of Bishop James McCoy

November 19, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Last week, North Carolina lost a religious leader we hardly knew. Bishop James McCoy had been named back during the summer to be the Presiding Prelate of the Eastern North […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News

Critical Issue — Children’s Dental Health

October 24, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve got critical issue overload. How about you? So probably the last thing you want to hear about is one more issue that really needs to be on our radar […]

Critical Issue — Children’s Dental Health

October 24, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I’ve got critical issue overload. How about you? So probably the last thing you want to hear about is one more issue that really needs to be on our radar […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Health

Rendering to Caesar

October 9, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Ed: This post is part of a new series called “Reclaiming the Bible’s Prophetic Voice,” in which Council staff consider the biblical and theological roots of their work. You can […]

Rendering to Caesar

October 9, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Ed: This post is part of a new series called “Reclaiming the Bible’s Prophetic Voice,” in which Council staff consider the biblical and theological roots of their work. You can […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Good Government, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society

The Passing of Carolyn King

October 4, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

  Our friend Carolyn King passed on Tuesday evening after a long “medical adventure” (to use Sr. Evelyn Mattern’s term) with cancer.  She and her husband Cy have been leaders […]

The Passing of Carolyn King

October 4, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

  Our friend Carolyn King passed on Tuesday evening after a long “medical adventure” (to use Sr. Evelyn Mattern’s term) with cancer.  She and her husband Cy have been leaders […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Equality & Reconciliation, Peace, Race/Ethnicity

Reclaiming the Bible’s Prophetic Voice

September 7, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Recently, I heard a powerful message from the Rev. William Barber. Many Council folks know him. He’s the President of the NC NAACP and pastor of the Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) in Goldsboro. The power of his message was not in fiery delivery. It was a low-key conversation with a group of fifty or so progressive leaders, sitting in a circle in the chapel of University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. The power was in the profound thoughts he expressed and in the clear rightness of his words.

Reclaiming the Bible’s Prophetic Voice

September 7, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Recently, I heard a powerful message from the Rev. William Barber. Many Council folks know him. He’s the President of the NC NAACP and pastor of the Greenleaf Christian Church (Disciple of Christ) in Goldsboro. The power of his message was not in fiery delivery. It was a low-key conversation with a group of fifty or so progressive leaders, sitting in a circle in the chapel of University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. The power was in the profound thoughts he expressed and in the clear rightness of his words.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Economic Justice, Equality & Reconciliation, Human Rights, Immigration, Interfaith, Living Wage, Prophetic Voice, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society

Canaries in the School Bus Lane

September 6, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

You probably know how the phrase “canary in the coal mine” came into being, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat it. Before there were other ways of monitoring for dangerous […]

Canaries in the School Bus Lane

September 6, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

You probably know how the phrase “canary in the coal mine” came into being, but it doesn’t hurt to repeat it. Before there were other ways of monitoring for dangerous […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Good Government, Public Education, State Budget

The Food We Waste

August 24, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

You may have seen news yesterday about a just-released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council on food waste. I read the full report – only 26 pages, and eminently […]

The Food We Waste

August 24, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

You may have seen news yesterday about a just-released report from the Natural Resources Defense Council on food waste. I read the full report – only 26 pages, and eminently […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Farmworkers, Food, Health

Remarks from Strive to Revive

August 14, 2012 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The following are some of Executive Director George Reed’s remarks at the statewide launch of the Strive to Revive campaign on August 7: We see preserving health as an issue […]

Remarks from Strive to Revive

August 14, 2012 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The following are some of Executive Director George Reed’s remarks at the statewide launch of the Strive to Revive campaign on August 7: We see preserving health as an issue […]

Filed Under: Blog

Raleigh Report – February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bills needing immediate attention; Updates on other bills; Information on contacting legislators.

Raleigh Report – February 7, 2011

February 7, 2011 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Bills needing immediate attention; Updates on other bills; Information on contacting legislators.

Filed Under: Raleigh Report Tagged With: Good Government, Health, Immigration, Public Education, State Budget

Reflections on Our 75th Anniversary

October 29, 2010 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

I was struck, as I listened to remembrances from the past, that we really are seeing progress on issues of social justice. But it happens over a period of years or even decades. The issues we heard about at the Anniversary are difficult ones. They have produced years of frustration and sometimes what looked like complete failure. And yet . . .

Reflections on Our 75th Anniversary

October 29, 2010 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

I was struck, as I listened to remembrances from the past, that we really are seeing progress on issues of social justice. But it happens over a period of years or even decades. The issues we heard about at the Anniversary are difficult ones. They have produced years of frustration and sometimes what looked like complete failure. And yet . . .

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Economic Justice, Environment, Farmworkers, Health, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Peace, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society

It’s all the same water

September 17, 2010 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Penny Hooper and Richard Fireman, both with the Council’s NC Interfaith Power & Light program, have collaborated to write a powerful op-ed on coal ash which has just appeared in […]

It’s all the same water

September 17, 2010 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Penny Hooper and Richard Fireman, both with the Council’s NC Interfaith Power & Light program, have collaborated to write a powerful op-ed on coal ash which has just appeared in […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment

Let Us Pray for a Clean Environment

August 6, 2010 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Certainly the BP spill has heightened concern about the environment, but that concern was already growing among many people of faith. It’s an area the Council has been working on for […]

Let Us Pray for a Clean Environment

August 6, 2010 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Certainly the BP spill has heightened concern about the environment, but that concern was already growing among many people of faith. It’s an area the Council has been working on for […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment

Faith Voices Strong at Wake County March

July 26, 2010 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Last week’s march and rally to halt re-segregation in Wake County was a powerful experience. Thanks to all of the Council folks who turned out. I saw several current leaders […]

Faith Voices Strong at Wake County March

July 26, 2010 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Last week’s march and rally to halt re-segregation in Wake County was a powerful experience. Thanks to all of the Council folks who turned out. I saw several current leaders […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity

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