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On the evening before a hearing on a religious freedom lawsuit, people of many faiths gather for a vigil in the nation’s capital

· The Presbyterian Outlook

On the eve of Friday’s hearing of a religious freedom lawsuit filed by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and more than two dozen faith partners in response to the recission of the Department […]

On the evening before a hearing on a religious freedom lawsuit, people of many faiths gather for a vigil in the nation’s capital

· The Presbyterian Outlook

On the eve of Friday’s hearing of a religious freedom lawsuit filed by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and more than two dozen faith partners in response to the recission of the Department […]

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2025 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 55:1-9 Hear, everyone who thirsts;    come to the […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 55:1-9 Hear, everyone who thirsts;    come to the […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Sheriffs to Protect Immigrant Communities

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches has sent a formal letter, signed by the leadership of the denominational members of the Council, to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Sheriffs to Protect Immigrant Communities

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches has sent a formal letter, signed by the leadership of the denominational members of the Council, to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Active Hope

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

As we celebrate 90 years of faithful work for justice and equity this year, we’re sharing stories of 90 Years Rooted in Faith that reflect the heart of the North […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Active Hope

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

As we celebrate 90 years of faithful work for justice and equity this year, we’re sharing stories of 90 Years Rooted in Faith that reflect the heart of the North […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

North Carolina Council of ChurchesImmediate Position Opening: Regional Associate DirectorMust live in the Northeast Region of N.C.November 2024 40 hr/wk; 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, HSA contributionHybrid Position, […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

North Carolina Council of ChurchesImmediate Position Opening: Regional Associate DirectorMust live in the Northeast Region of N.C.November 2024 40 hr/wk; 3 weeks paid vacation; paid sick leave, HSA contributionHybrid Position, […]

The politics of religion and voting your faith

· WUNC

There is a joyful sound on Sunday mornings at St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, North Carolina. On the Sunday morning after Helene struck and devastated the western part of […]

The politics of religion and voting your faith

· WUNC

There is a joyful sound on Sunday mornings at St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, North Carolina. On the Sunday morning after Helene struck and devastated the western part of […]

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North Carolina Council of Churches Releases Faithful Voter Reflection Guide: Empowering Faith Communities to Vote Their Values

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches proudly announces the release of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide. This vital resource is designed to help people of faith integrate […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Releases Faithful Voter Reflection Guide: Empowering Faith Communities to Vote Their Values

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches proudly announces the release of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide. This vital resource is designed to help people of faith integrate […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Mark 9:2-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Mark 9:2-9 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter […]

2023 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness    have seen […]

2023 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness    have seen […]

Celebrating the Success of the Council’s Legislative Seminar!

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The 2023 Legislative Seminar proved to be a platform for education, discussion, and inspiration, made possible by all of you who participated. Participants and organizers left feeling energized and motivated. […]

Celebrating the Success of the Council’s Legislative Seminar!

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The 2023 Legislative Seminar proved to be a platform for education, discussion, and inspiration, made possible by all of you who participated. Participants and organizers left feeling energized and motivated. […]

Concealed carry permit bill advances in NC House committee

· ABC 11

House lawmakers in the Judiciary 2 committee debated House Bill 189, otherwise known as the NC Constitutional Carry Act on Tuesday morning. The proposed bill looks to allow anyone 18 […]

Concealed carry permit bill advances in NC House committee

· ABC 11

House lawmakers in the Judiciary 2 committee debated House Bill 189, otherwise known as the NC Constitutional Carry Act on Tuesday morning. The proposed bill looks to allow anyone 18 […]

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Bill to legalize no-permit concealed carry in North Carolina advances through state House committee

· Fox 8

House Bill 189, the bid to remove restrictions and allow most North Carolinians to carry a concealed loaded weapon, passed through a key committee despite vigorous debate on Tuesday morning and […]

Bill to legalize no-permit concealed carry in North Carolina advances through state House committee

· Fox 8

House Bill 189, the bid to remove restrictions and allow most North Carolinians to carry a concealed loaded weapon, passed through a key committee despite vigorous debate on Tuesday morning and […]

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Faith leaders call on NC governor for end of ‘racist and error-prone’ death penalty

· The News & Observer

During a time of major celebration for several world religions, nearly 300 faith leaders from around North Carolina are calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to end the death penalty. On […]

Faith leaders call on NC governor for end of ‘racist and error-prone’ death penalty

· The News & Observer

During a time of major celebration for several world religions, nearly 300 faith leaders from around North Carolina are calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to end the death penalty. On […]

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2023 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 6:1-6 Beware of practicing your righteousness before […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 6:1-6 Beware of practicing your righteousness before […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Announces Nicole Johnson as Program Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Announces Nicole Johnson as Program Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

2022 Willona Stallings Award presented to local Broadway, N.C. church

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

GREENSBORO, NC — More than two years after the the nation’s shutdown due to COVID-19 and five years since the previous Faith and Health Summit, Partners in Health and Wholeness […]

2022 Willona Stallings Award presented to local Broadway, N.C. church

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

GREENSBORO, NC — More than two years after the the nation’s shutdown due to COVID-19 and five years since the previous Faith and Health Summit, Partners in Health and Wholeness […]

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English) The Coalition Coordinator will be an employee of the North Carolina Council of Churches, which is a member of FAN and the fiscal […]

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English) The Coalition Coordinator will be an employee of the North Carolina Council of Churches, which is a member of FAN and the fiscal […]

2022 Critical Issues Seminar: The Ties that Bind Our Democracy

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Our week-long 2022 Critical Issues Seminar: The Ties that Bind Our Democracy was a huge success! The entire week of presentations has been profoundly impactful as we do our shared work to educate, inspire, […]

2022 Critical Issues Seminar: The Ties that Bind Our Democracy

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Our week-long 2022 Critical Issues Seminar: The Ties that Bind Our Democracy was a huge success! The entire week of presentations has been profoundly impactful as we do our shared work to educate, inspire, […]

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in […]

2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.You have multiplied the […]

2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.You have multiplied the […]

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is thrilled to welcome Heidi Peterson as our new Fund Development Director. Read more about Heidi: As an Indiana native, Heidi studied […]

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is thrilled to welcome Heidi Peterson as our new Fund Development Director. Read more about Heidi: As an Indiana native, Heidi studied […]

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Sharon Jarrells and Brandy Murray to our team of social justice advocates. Sharon Jarrells has just joined our […]

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Sharon Jarrells and Brandy Murray to our team of social justice advocates. Sharon Jarrells has just joined our […]

2021 Lenten Guide- First Sunday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.O […]

2021 Lenten Guide- First Sunday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.O […]

Lenten Guide – Good Friday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Good Friday – Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Since, then, we have […]

Lenten Guide – Good Friday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Good Friday – Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Since, then, we have […]

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, […]

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, […]

2019 Labor Sabbath Guide

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

As Labor Day weekend quickly approaches, congregations and clergy members are invited to plan worship services around the hard workers of our nation. The Council has created a 2019 Labor […]

2019 Labor Sabbath Guide

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

As Labor Day weekend quickly approaches, congregations and clergy members are invited to plan worship services around the hard workers of our nation. The Council has created a 2019 Labor […]

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors contribute to migration and cause people to knock on our country’s door. Political corruption, […]

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors contribute to migration and cause people to knock on our country’s door. Political corruption, […]

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors contribute to migration and cause people to knock on our country’s door. Political corruption, […]

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors contribute to migration and cause people to knock on our country’s door. Political corruption, […]

Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The same week as our nation’s Independence Day holiday, several undocumented immigrants were fined for remaining in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Immigration & […]

Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The same week as our nation’s Independence Day holiday, several undocumented immigrants were fined for remaining in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Immigration & […]

Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and […]

Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and […]

National Farmworker Awareness Week

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Today is the kickoff for National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) – a week of action (March 25-31) for members of our community to raise awareness about farmworker issues. Student Actions […]

National Farmworker Awareness Week

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Today is the kickoff for National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) – a week of action (March 25-31) for members of our community to raise awareness about farmworker issues. Student Actions […]

Immigrant Families Fear Proposed Public Charge Rule

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Earlier this year, a draft of the “public charge” rule was leaked. The final version from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was published in the Federal Register (October 10) […]

Immigrant Families Fear Proposed Public Charge Rule

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Earlier this year, a draft of the “public charge” rule was leaked. The final version from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was published in the Federal Register (October 10) […]

Familias Unidas, No Divididas

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Just this week, the president signed an executive order ending the separation of families, but this order does not change the fact that thousands of children were stripped away from […]

Familias Unidas, No Divididas

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Just this week, the president signed an executive order ending the separation of families, but this order does not change the fact that thousands of children were stripped away from […]

Council Launches NC Sanctuary Coalition

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The North Carolina Council of Churches and its allies across North Carolina invite others to join the NC Sanctuary Coalition. We first announced plans for the coalition at a press […]

Council Launches NC Sanctuary Coalition

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The North Carolina Council of Churches and its allies across North Carolina invite others to join the NC Sanctuary Coalition. We first announced plans for the coalition at a press […]

Defend Against the Implementation of 287g

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Earlier this week, Mijente, a new political home for Latinx and Chicanx organizing, launched their “Abolish I.C.E.” tour in Seattle, Washington. The purpose of the tour is to rally support […]

Defend Against the Implementation of 287g

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Earlier this week, Mijente, a new political home for Latinx and Chicanx organizing, launched their “Abolish I.C.E.” tour in Seattle, Washington. The purpose of the tour is to rally support […]

Stranglehold Tightens Again for Immigrant Families

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The draft of a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security was recently leaked to the press. On top of all the new restrictions and regulations related to immigration […]

Stranglehold Tightens Again for Immigrant Families

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

The draft of a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security was recently leaked to the press. On top of all the new restrictions and regulations related to immigration […]

Support the Sanctuary Movement

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is […]

Support the Sanctuary Movement

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God – what is […]