Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Celebrating the Success of the Council’s Legislative Seminar!

May 26, 2023 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!

May 26, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Concealed carry permit bill advances in NC House committee

May 2, 2023 · 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

May 2, 2023 · ABC 11 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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

May 2, 2023 · 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

May 2, 2023 · Fox 8 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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

April 8, 2023 · 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

April 8, 2023 · The News & Observer Leave a Comment

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 […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

February 16, 2023 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

February 16, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

January 10, 2023 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

January 10, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

September 23, 2022 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

September 23, 2022 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

June 14, 2022 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

June 14, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2022 Critical Issues Seminar: The Ties that Bind Our Democracy

May 31, 2022 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

May 31, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

February 28, 2022 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

February 28, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

February 21, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

February 21, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 21, 2021 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

December 21, 2021 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

August 24, 2021 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

August 24, 2021 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

August 11, 2021 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

August 11, 2021 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

February 19, 2021 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

February 19, 2021 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

April 8, 2020 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

April 8, 2020 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

December 16, 2019 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

December 16, 2019 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

August 20, 2019 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

August 20, 2019 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

August 6, 2019 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

August 6, 2019 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

August 6, 2019 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Closing Doors and Closing Borders

August 6, 2019 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines

July 9, 2019 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

July 9, 2019 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

April 18, 2019 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

April 18, 2019 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

March 25, 2019 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

March 25, 2019 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

October 19, 2018 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

October 19, 2018 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

June 23, 2018 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

June 23, 2018 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

June 11, 2018 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

June 11, 2018 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

June 7, 2018 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

June 7, 2018 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

June 5, 2018 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

June 5, 2018 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

May 31, 2018 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

May 31, 2018 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 […]

Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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