North Carolina Council of Churches

Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit to Be Heard by U.S. Court of Appeals’ Fourth Circuit

May 24, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

A Catholic school teacher fired due to his same-gender marriage will have his discrimination lawsuit heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals soon. In 2014, Lonnie Billard announced on Facebook […]

Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit to Be Heard by U.S. Court of Appeals’ Fourth Circuit

May 24, 2023 · New Ways Ministry Leave a Comment

A Catholic school teacher fired due to his same-gender marriage will have his discrimination lawsuit heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals soon. In 2014, Lonnie Billard announced on Facebook […]

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English)

May 24, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

FARMWORKER ADVOCACY NETWORK DESCRIPTION The Farmworker Advocacy Network (FAN) is a statewide network of organizations that works to improve the living and working conditions of agricultural workers in North Carolina. […]

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English)

May 24, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina clergy demonstrate against legislature’s new abortion limits

May 15, 2023 · Religion News Service

Led by the Rev. William J. Barber II, a dozen Christian clergy stood in the hallway of the North Carolina General Assembly Friday (May 12) to denounce a bill approved […]

North Carolina clergy demonstrate against legislature’s new abortion limits

May 15, 2023 · Religion News Service Leave a Comment

Led by the Rev. William J. Barber II, a dozen Christian clergy stood in the hallway of the North Carolina General Assembly Friday (May 12) to denounce a bill approved […]

Officials, advocates answer questions on solar, wind power

May 10, 2023 · Coastal Review

“What happens to solar panels during a hurricane?” This was one of the first questions asked during a renewable energy symposium in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall the week of […]

Officials, advocates answer questions on solar, wind power

May 10, 2023 · Coastal Review Leave a Comment

“What happens to solar panels during a hurricane?” This was one of the first questions asked during a renewable energy symposium in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall the week of […]

North Carolina’s no-permit concealed carry bill dropped before vote in NC House

May 8, 2023 · Fox 8

The idea that North Carolinians would be allowed to carry a concealed, loaded weapon without having a permit appears to be holstered for this legislative session. In a surprise move Wednesday, the […]

North Carolina’s no-permit concealed carry bill dropped before vote in NC House

May 8, 2023 · Fox 8 Leave a Comment

Governor Roy Cooper to Receive North Carolina Council of Churches’ Faith Active in Public Life Award at Upcoming 2023 Legislative Seminar

May 4, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, and Rachel Baker, Communications Director The North Carolina Council of Churches announces that Governor Roy Cooper will receive this year’s Faith Active in Public […]

Governor Roy Cooper to Receive North Carolina Council of Churches’ Faith Active in Public Life Award at Upcoming 2023 Legislative Seminar

May 4, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Project Coordinator: Overdose Response and HIV Education

April 18, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Council Description: With more than eight decades of progressive activism, the North Carolina Council of Churches remains the leading faith-based ecumenical voice for justice advocacy in North Carolina. We are […]

Project Coordinator: Overdose Response and HIV Education

April 18, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

N.C. Council of Churches advocates for gun violence prevention

April 17, 2023 · Spectrum News

After tragedies like the Hedingham mass shooting in Raleigh, people often turn to their faith for answers and healing. Members of the North Carolina Council of Churches have over 6,200 […]

N.C. Council of Churches advocates for gun violence prevention

April 17, 2023 · Spectrum News Leave a Comment

After tragedies like the Hedingham mass shooting in Raleigh, people often turn to their faith for answers and healing. Members of the North Carolina Council of Churches have over 6,200 […]

Faith community leaders call on Gov. Cooper to commute NC death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution

April 14, 2023 · CBS 17

About 300 leaders in the faith community on Friday called on Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to commute the death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution in North Carolina. In a […]

Faith community leaders call on Gov. Cooper to commute NC death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution

April 14, 2023 · CBS 17 Leave a Comment

About 300 leaders in the faith community on Friday called on Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to commute the death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution in North Carolina. In a […]

NC faith leaders ask Governor Cooper to commute sentences of death row inmates

April 14, 2023 · ABC 11

Nearly 300 faith leaders from around the state delivered a letter to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to commute the death sentences of all 137 people on North Carolina’s death […]

NC faith leaders ask Governor Cooper to commute sentences of death row inmates

April 14, 2023 · ABC 11 Leave a Comment

Nearly 300 faith leaders from around the state delivered a letter to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to commute the death sentences of all 137 people on North Carolina’s death […]

Renewable Energy Symposium slated for Earth Day week

April 13, 2023 · Coastal Review

An opportunity to learn more about solar and wind power will take place in Carteret County during the week of Earth Day. The Renewable Energy Symposium is set for 1 […]

Renewable Energy Symposium slated for Earth Day week

April 13, 2023 · Coastal Review Leave a Comment

An opportunity to learn more about solar and wind power will take place in Carteret County during the week of Earth Day. The Renewable Energy Symposium is set for 1 […]

Three faiths marking holidays in N.C.

April 9, 2023 · Spectrum News' In Focus

Three major religious holidays are overlapping today as Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, Jews mark Passover and Muslims are in the middle of Ramadan month. Today on In Focus with Loretta […]

Three faiths marking holidays in N.C.

April 9, 2023 · Spectrum News' In Focus Leave a Comment

Three major religious holidays are overlapping today as Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, Jews mark Passover and Muslims are in the middle of Ramadan month. Today on In Focus with Loretta […]

Upcoming symposium to focus on the continual harm inflicted by Confederate monuments

March 29, 2023 · The Pulse

The North Carolina Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System will host a symposium next month focusing on the harms posed by confederate monuments. The all-day event […]

Upcoming symposium to focus on the continual harm inflicted by Confederate monuments

March 29, 2023 · The Pulse Leave a Comment

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Supports Faith-Based BIPOC Mental Health Grant

March 28, 2023 · PR Newswire

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina announces our collaborative partnership with Mount Vernon Christian Church (MVCC) in Clayton, NC to provide mental health awareness and education. MVCC received a grant from the North Carolina Council […]

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Supports Faith-Based BIPOC Mental Health Grant

March 28, 2023 · PR Newswire Leave a Comment

Hours after Michigan shooting, North Carolina Republicans advance bills to loosen state gun laws

February 16, 2023 · NC Policy Watch

GOP lawmakers have passed similar legislation expanding gun access in past legislative sessions. This time, they might have the votes to override the governor’s veto. Hours after three students at […]

Hours after Michigan shooting, North Carolina Republicans advance bills to loosen state gun laws

February 16, 2023 · NC Policy Watch Leave a Comment

More North Carolinians died of opioid overdoses in 2022 than ever before

February 6, 2023 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina saw record highs in opioid overdose hospitalizations and deaths in 2022. Some policies enacted in the middle of the last decade had helped to reverse trends from the […]

More North Carolinians died of opioid overdoses in 2022 than ever before

February 6, 2023 · North Carolina Public Radio Leave a Comment

North Carolina saw record highs in opioid overdose hospitalizations and deaths in 2022. Some policies enacted in the middle of the last decade had helped to reverse trends from the […]

Job Opening: WNC PHW Regional Associate Director

January 18, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina Council of ChurchesPartners in Health and Wholeness ProgramImmediate Position Opening: Western Regional Associate DirectorJanuary 2023 40 hr/wk; 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, HSA contributionLocation: Western North […]

Job Opening: WNC PHW Regional Associate Director

January 18, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Ecumenical Group Files Amicus Brief Supporting Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit

January 6, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

A group of Protestant churches in North Carolina has filed an amicus brief supporting a gay plaintiff’s Title VII claim against the Catholic school that fired him in 2014, according to Law360. Lonnie […]

Ecumenical Group Files Amicus Brief Supporting Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit

January 6, 2023 · New Ways Ministry Leave a Comment

Friends don’t call 911 for overdoses for a reason — NC law is behind, advocates say

December 12, 2022 · The Charlotte Observer

A coalition of advocates, including parents who have lost children to overdose deaths, is calling on legislators to expand North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law. One key change they want is […]

Friends don’t call 911 for overdoses for a reason — NC law is behind, advocates say

December 12, 2022 · The Charlotte Observer Leave a Comment

A coalition of advocates, including parents who have lost children to overdose deaths, is calling on legislators to expand North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law. One key change they want is […]

NC Churches Back Gay Catholic School Teacher At 4th Circuit

December 8, 2022 · Law360

Law360 — A coalition of Christian organizations in North Carolina urged the Fourth Circuit to uphold a gay teacher’s Title VII victory against the Catholic high school that fired him […]

NC Churches Back Gay Catholic School Teacher At 4th Circuit

December 8, 2022 · Law360 Leave a Comment

Law360 — A coalition of Christian organizations in North Carolina urged the Fourth Circuit to uphold a gay teacher’s Title VII victory against the Catholic high school that fired him […]

Judges not legislators: State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent

November 22, 2022 · NC Policy Watch

Maybe the change was an inevitable byproduct of our charged and contentious era. Maybe it was naïve to ever think that things were dramatically different in the past. Whichever the […]

Judges not legislators: State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent

November 22, 2022 · NC Policy Watch Leave a Comment

Maybe the change was an inevitable byproduct of our charged and contentious era. Maybe it was naïve to ever think that things were dramatically different in the past. Whichever the […]

‘Faithful Voter Reflection Guide’ Weighs Moral Issues for NC Voters

November 7, 2022 · Public News Service

Progressive faith leaders across the state say they’re encouraging congregations to educate themselves on candidates and issues. They are sharing an online Faithful Voter Reflection Guide, which offers a moral perspective […]

‘Faithful Voter Reflection Guide’ Weighs Moral Issues for NC Voters

November 7, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

‘Think outside our walls’

November 5, 2022 · The Outer Banks Voice

Speaking to local faith leaders on Nov. 3, Reverend Jessica Stokes from the N.C. Council of Churches encouraged their organizations to “think outside our walls” and take pragmatic steps to […]

‘Think outside our walls’

November 5, 2022 · The Outer Banks Voice Leave a Comment

Speaking to local faith leaders on Nov. 3, Reverend Jessica Stokes from the N.C. Council of Churches encouraged their organizations to “think outside our walls” and take pragmatic steps to […]

NAACP, Council of Churches gather for prayer, call for end to gun violence

October 14, 2022 · WRAL News

Community partners are calling on gun owners to secure their firearms in response to Thursday’s mass shooting. Watch the press conference:

NAACP, Council of Churches gather for prayer, call for end to gun violence

October 14, 2022 · WRAL News Leave a Comment

Community partners are calling on gun owners to secure their firearms in response to Thursday’s mass shooting. Watch the press conference:

Critics Say Utilities Panel Not Doing Enough to Shape NC Carbon Plan

October 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Advocates are contending North Carolina state agencies are not doing enough to slow down the devastating impacts of climate change. Last year Gov. Roy Cooper signed an energy bill into law, which […]

Critics Say Utilities Panel Not Doing Enough to Shape NC Carbon Plan

October 10, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable

October 4, 2022 · The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

On the first ever Protestant Libertarian Podcast roundtable, my three guests are Reverend Doctor Jennifer Copeland, who is the director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, Doctor Christina Cowger, […]

Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable

October 4, 2022 · The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Leave a Comment

NC Council of Churches Reaffirms Resolution That Supports Abortion Rights

September 29, 2022 · INDY Week

The headline above a column published over the weekend in the Washington Post declared “I don’t want your god in charge of my health care.” Writer Kate Cohen, in the September 26 column, […]

NC Council of Churches Reaffirms Resolution That Supports Abortion Rights

September 29, 2022 · INDY Week Leave a Comment

The headline above a column published over the weekend in the Washington Post declared “I don’t want your god in charge of my health care.” Writer Kate Cohen, in the September 26 column, […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NC – On September 13, 2022, the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches approved an updated resolution on Reproductive Health. The resolution references a 1970 Council […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte Leave a Comment

Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 13, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on September 13, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches Whereas, in 1970, before the Supreme Court ruled in 1973 that the U.S. Constitution protects a pregnant […]

Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 13, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

Coalition visits Greenville to talk judicial reform

September 9, 2022 · Reflector

Advocates for voting rights took aim at partisanship in the North Carolina judicial system and criticized Chief Justice Paul Newby for actions they said has made the courts less fair. […]

Coalition visits Greenville to talk judicial reform

September 9, 2022 · Reflector Leave a Comment

Advocates for voting rights took aim at partisanship in the North Carolina judicial system and criticized Chief Justice Paul Newby for actions they said has made the courts less fair. […]

Group advocates for removal of judges from party affiliation

September 8, 2022 · WITN

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A group by the name Fair Courts NC wants to stop judges from affiliating with a political party. They are driving around the east to speak in favor […]

Group advocates for removal of judges from party affiliation

September 8, 2022 · WITN Leave a Comment

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A group by the name Fair Courts NC wants to stop judges from affiliating with a political party. They are driving around the east to speak in favor […]

Is North Carolina’s judicial system fair? This group says no way. Here is the reason why.

August 26, 2022 · News & Record

Are actions by the General Assembly threatening the impartiality of North Carolina’s judicial system? A coalition of left-leaning nonprofits under the umbrella of a group called Fair Courts NC thinks […]

Is North Carolina’s judicial system fair? This group says no way. Here is the reason why.

August 26, 2022 · News & Record Leave a Comment

A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond System

August 8, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on June 7, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Considerable empirical evidence demonstrates that the cash bail system is inequitable and ineffective. The cash bail system […]

A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond System

August 8, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Tribute to the Life of the Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

July 21, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

A tribute written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, North Carolina Council of Churches, and Isaac Villegas, Governing Board President, North Carolina Council of Churches. By now most of us have […]

Tribute to the Life of the Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

July 21, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Duke carbon plan headed for public hearing

July 20, 2022 · Smoky Mountain News

The North Carolina Utilities Commission is hosting a series of hearings this summer to take public input on the draft carbon plan that Duke Energy filed May 16. Hearing opportunities […]

Duke carbon plan headed for public hearing

July 20, 2022 · Smoky Mountain News Leave a Comment

The North Carolina Utilities Commission is hosting a series of hearings this summer to take public input on the draft carbon plan that Duke Energy filed May 16. Hearing opportunities […]

Opioid settlement money coming to NC. How faith leaders want to see it spent.

June 29, 2022 · The News & Observer

North Carolina faith leaders started hearing from their parishioners several years ago that the opioid crisis was hitting home. They didn’t always know how to help. For many families and […]

Opioid settlement money coming to NC. How faith leaders want to see it spent.

June 29, 2022 · The News & Observer Leave a Comment

North Carolina faith leaders started hearing from their parishioners several years ago that the opioid crisis was hitting home. They didn’t always know how to help. For many families and […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

June 29, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina Council of ChurchesPartners in Health and Wholeness ProgramImmediate Position Opening: Regional Associate DirectorJuly 2022 40 hr/wk; 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, HSA contributionHybrid Position, Travel required […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

June 29, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Job Opening: PHW Program and Engagement Administrator

June 29, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina Council of ChurchesPartners in Health and Wholeness ProgramImmediate Position Opening: Program and Engagement AdministratorJuly 2022 40 hr/wk; 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, HSA contribution,Hybrid Position: 2-3 […]

Job Opening: PHW Program and Engagement Administrator

June 29, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Triangle faith leaders, community organizers react to end of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 · The News & Observer

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, people and groups across North Carolina spoke out in reaction to the end of federal protection of […]

Triangle faith leaders, community organizers react to end of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 · The News & Observer Leave a Comment

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, people and groups across North Carolina spoke out in reaction to the end of federal protection of […]

NC Faith Leaders Call on U.S. to Pay ‘Fair Share’ for Climate-Related Loss

June 20, 2022 · Public News Service

Faith and climate leaders convene in Charlotte this week, as the Southeast Climate and Energy Network and US Climate Action Network join forces. They’re asking the nation to pay its fair share to help […]

NC Faith Leaders Call on U.S. to Pay ‘Fair Share’ for Climate-Related Loss

June 20, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

NC Faith Groups Raise Awareness on Election Integrity

June 14, 2022 · Public News Service

As redistricting processes wrap up across the country, faith groups in North Carolina are working to raise awareness and educate residents on issues related to election integrity. Jennifer Copeland, executive […]

NC Faith Groups Raise Awareness on Election Integrity

June 14, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

Clergy urge opioid money to go toward harm reduction

June 7, 2022 · Spectrum News 1

Fifty clergy members signed a letter, urging that opioid settlement money go toward harm reduction efforts. Watch Live on Spectrum News 1.

Clergy urge opioid money to go toward harm reduction

June 7, 2022 · Spectrum News 1 Leave a Comment

Fifty clergy members signed a letter, urging that opioid settlement money go toward harm reduction efforts. Watch Live on Spectrum News 1.

50 faith-based organizations petition for effective drug treatment funding

June 6, 2022 · WFFD

As overdose deaths in North Carolina continue to soar, a group of more than 50 statewide faith-based organizations is calling on city and county officials to act. In a letter sent […]

50 faith-based organizations petition for effective drug treatment funding

June 6, 2022 · WFFD Leave a Comment

As overdose deaths in North Carolina continue to soar, a group of more than 50 statewide faith-based organizations is calling on city and county officials to act. In a letter sent […]

NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

June 6, 2022 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. […]

NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

June 6, 2022 · North Carolina Public Radio Leave a Comment

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. […]

Health officials & faith leaders hope settlement money makes big difference in opioid crisis

June 6, 2022 · WITN

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – North Carolina will soon receive $750 million in settlement funding for substance abuse resources and treatment. The state Department of Health and Human Services reported an […]

Health officials & faith leaders hope settlement money makes big difference in opioid crisis

June 6, 2022 · WITN Leave a Comment

1 in 6 North Carolina counties have more gun dealers than mental health providers

May 27, 2022 · ABC 11

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — While the country recovers from two mass shootings in 10 days, the national conversation is turning to two topics: gun access and mental health. In a […]

1 in 6 North Carolina counties have more gun dealers than mental health providers

May 27, 2022 · ABC 11 Leave a Comment

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — While the country recovers from two mass shootings in 10 days, the national conversation is turning to two topics: gun access and mental health. In a […]

Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

May 20, 2022 · Faith and Leadership

The North Carolina Council of Churches began addressing the issue of substance-use disorder and overdose response before its Oklahoma counterpart. Elizabeth Brewington joined the council in 2018 specifically to work in this […]

Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

May 20, 2022 · Faith and Leadership Leave a Comment

A Statement on the Tops Supermarket Shooting in Buffalo, New York

May 17, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

by The Rev. Dr. Conrad Pridgen, Governing Board President-elect, Presiding Elder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2nd Episcopal District and The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, North Carolina […]

A Statement on the Tops Supermarket Shooting in Buffalo, New York

May 17, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service

Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to […]

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

How fentanyl is poisoning the drug supply in NC

March 30, 2022 · Queen City News

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One drug is responsible for thousands of overdose deaths in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl, often combined with other […]

How fentanyl is poisoning the drug supply in NC

March 30, 2022 · Queen City News Leave a Comment

Community Superstar: Louise Vincent

March 28, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are local leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities […]

Community Superstar: Louise Vincent

March 28, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Overdose deaths on the rise in North Carolina

March 22, 2022 · Queen City News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As the world begins to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re learning more about the collateral damage. This week, NCDHHS leaders announced 2020 […]

Overdose deaths on the rise in North Carolina

March 22, 2022 · Queen City News Leave a Comment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As the world begins to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re learning more about the collateral damage. This week, NCDHHS leaders announced 2020 […]

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

March 21, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

March 21, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Penny Hooper

March 14, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Penny Hooper

March 14, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Faith Groups Work to Reduce Stigma Around HIV Testing

March 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and one in nine women with HIV are unaware they have it. Faith leaders in North Carolina are working to reduce […]

Faith Groups Work to Reduce Stigma Around HIV Testing

March 10, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and one in nine women with HIV are unaware they have it. Faith leaders in North Carolina are working to reduce […]

Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

‘Tragedy beyond words’: 1st payments from national opioid settlement coming to NC soon

February 26, 2022 · The News & Observer

The settlement comes as North Carolina is seeing potentially record opioid deaths. A total of 3,961 people died of suspected overdoses in 2021, a 26% increase from 2020, when 3,132 […]

‘Tragedy beyond words’: 1st payments from national opioid settlement coming to NC soon

February 26, 2022 · The News & Observer Leave a Comment

The settlement comes as North Carolina is seeing potentially record opioid deaths. A total of 3,961 people died of suspected overdoses in 2021, a 26% increase from 2020, when 3,132 […]

Opioid Settlement with Scott Briggaman

February 1, 2022 · Triangle Morning News

Radio Interview with Elizabeth Brewington, Partners in Health and Wholeness Associate Director, Overdose Response and HIV Advocacy.

Opioid Settlement with Scott Briggaman

February 1, 2022 · Triangle Morning News Leave a Comment

Radio Interview with Elizabeth Brewington, Partners in Health and Wholeness Associate Director, Overdose Response and HIV Advocacy.

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat Leave a Comment

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

2021 Saw Record Number of NC Overdose Deaths

January 28, 2022 · Public News Story

Advocates and faith groups are calling for more investments in harm reduction across the state, as new provisional data shows overdose deaths have increased statewide by 26%. It is estimated more than […]

2021 Saw Record Number of NC Overdose Deaths

January 28, 2022 · Public News Story Leave a Comment

Statement Condemning Violence Against our Jewish Neighbors

January 24, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches represents 18 denominations statewide among which are congregations large and small, urban and rural, multicultural and multi-ethnic. Today we stand in solidarity with our […]

Statement Condemning Violence Against our Jewish Neighbors

January 24, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Bright Light on Refugee Support

December 20, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

The Rev. Amelia Stinson-Wesley, PastorMemorial United Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C.Member, N.C. Council of Churches Governing Board In early November, Memorial United Methodist Church in Charlotte, we were asked if we […]

Bright Light on Refugee Support

December 20, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My Soul

November 17, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

How is it with your soul? This was the question asked weekly of those who gathered in the first Methodist societies organized by John and Charles Wesley while they were […]

2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My Soul

November 17, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

How is it with your soul? This was the question asked weekly of those who gathered in the first Methodist societies organized by John and Charles Wesley while they were […]

Lift Every Voice

September 17, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

This Raleigh Report was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in collaboration with T. Anthony Spearman, President of the NAACP. Some have said the seeds of democracy were planted in […]

Lift Every Voice

September 17, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

North Carolina Council of Churches Calls on General Assembly to Spend Opioid Settlement Money on Saving Lives

August 2, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

**Chris Pernell Available for Interviews** Raleigh, North Carolina — In response to the $26 billion settlement that North Carolina and states across the country reached with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Calls on General Assembly to Spend Opioid Settlement Money on Saving Lives

August 2, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville Church

July 22, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

THOMASVILLE, NC — This past Sunday, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the North Carolina Council of Churches presented the inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence […]

Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville Church

July 22, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

2021 Legislative Seminar Resources

May 5, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Recordings We hope you enjoyed the many informative conversations on so many vital topics last week. For those of you who could not make it to each one, we have […]

2021 Legislative Seminar Resources

May 5, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Recordings We hope you enjoyed the many informative conversations on so many vital topics last week. For those of you who could not make it to each one, we have […]

Accountability, just the beginning

April 21, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Accountability, just the beginning

April 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

April 21, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict

April 21, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

2021 Lenten Guide- Ash Wednesday

February 15, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Written by Andrew Whitworth, Duke Divinity School Intern, Summer of 2020 […]

2021 Lenten Guide- Ash Wednesday

February 15, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Written by Andrew Whitworth, Duke Divinity School Intern, Summer of 2020 […]

Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought

January 26, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

A resolution drafted by Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate, and adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches on January 26, 2021. Carved above the columns […]

Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought

January 26, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

A resolution drafted by Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate, and adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches on January 26, 2021. Carved above the columns […]

NAACP PRESS RELEASE: Trump Coup Attempt

January 8, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2021 Contacts:Joy Cook, NC NAACP, 336-970-8131, joy.cook@naacpnc.orgMorgan Pratt, NC NAACP, morgan.pratt@naacpnc.org Rev. Dr. Anthony Spearman Many who love democracy tremble for the United States of America tonight. […]