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Veto Showdowns and Voter ID

January 19, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The N.C. General Assembly gathered on Jan. 11 amid trappings of ceremony and good cheer to kick off its 2023 session. Then reality reared its head: At least in the […]

Veto Showdowns and Voter ID

January 19, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The N.C. General Assembly gathered on Jan. 11 amid trappings of ceremony and good cheer to kick off its 2023 session. Then reality reared its head: At least in the […]

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

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

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 […]

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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 Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: In the Media, NCCC in the News, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

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

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Equality & Reconciliation, LGBTQ, Religion & Society

2022 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2023 By Ren Martin, NCIPL & Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come,    and the glory of the Lord has […]

2022 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2023 by Ren Martin, NCIPL & Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come,    and the glory of the Lord has […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

2022 Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas

December 28, 2022 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens;    praise him in the heights!Praise him, all […]

2022 Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas

December 28, 2022 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens;    praise him in the heights!Praise him, all […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

2022 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 21, 2022 By Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 96 O sing to the Lord a new song;    sing to the Lord, all the earth.Sing […]

2022 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 21, 2022 by Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 96 O sing to the Lord a new song;    sing to the Lord, all the earth.Sing […]

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2022 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday

December 14, 2022 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. […]

2022 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday

December 14, 2022 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Overdose Crisis

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: LGBTQ

2022 Advent Guide: Third Sunday

December 7, 2022 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;    the desert shall […]

2022 Advent Guide: Third Sunday

December 7, 2022 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad;    the desert shall […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

2022 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

November 30, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 71: 1-17 Give the king your justice, O God,    and your righteousness to […]

2022 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

November 30, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 71: 1-17 Give the king your justice, O God,    and your righteousness to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

2022 Advent Guide: First Sunday

November 23, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and […]

2022 Advent Guide: First Sunday

November 23, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from Keep Awake, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Public Education

High court faces school funds switcheroo

November 14, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The N.C. Supreme Court – or at least a slim majority of its members – invoked its solemn duty to uphold constitutional rights when it agreed in a Nov. 4 […]

High court faces school funds switcheroo

November 14, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The N.C. Supreme Court – or at least a slim majority of its members – invoked its solemn duty to uphold constitutional rights when it agreed in a Nov. 4 […]

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

2022 Advent Guide: Keep Awake

November 7, 2022 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

The central calling of an Advent ethic is waiting. But this waiting is not a passive or idle activity. The root word for wait is the same root word for […]

2022 Advent Guide: Keep Awake

November 7, 2022 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

The central calling of an Advent ethic is waiting. But this waiting is not a passive or idle activity. The root word for wait is the same root word for […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Advent, Scripture

‘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

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Elections, Voting Rights

‘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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Harm Reduction, Mental Health, Overdose Crisis

Press Conference in Response to Raleigh Mass Shooting

October 17, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following remarks were delivered by Eco-Justice Connection Director, Susannah Tuttle, during a gun violence prevention press conference on October 14, 2022, in response to the recent Raleigh mass shooting. […]

Press Conference in Response to Raleigh Mass Shooting

October 17, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The following remarks were delivered by Eco-Justice Connection Director, Susannah Tuttle, during a gun violence prevention press conference on October 14, 2022, in response to the recent Raleigh mass shooting. […]

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

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:

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Gun Violence

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

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Climate

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, […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Reproductive Rights

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, Press Release, Reproductive Rights

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health 

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte

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 resolution […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health 

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte Leave a Comment

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 resolution […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Reproductive Rights

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, News, PHW Spotlight

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Issue Statements Tagged With: Health, Reproductive Rights

Dishonoring the Boy Scouts of America

September 13, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

As the proud parent of an Eagle Scout (Occoneechee Council), the announcement that Boy Scout organizers have invited former president George W. Bush to address the Scouts in the Raleigh area next week […]

Dishonoring the Boy Scouts of America

September 13, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

As the proud parent of an Eagle Scout (Occoneechee Council), the announcement that Boy Scout organizers have invited former president George W. Bush to address the Scouts in the Raleigh area next week […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Torture

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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Faith, Health, Mental Health

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. […]

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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 […]

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Democracy Rooted in Imago Dei

September 7, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland at the #MapOurFuture: People Over Politics virtual town hall on Thursday, September 1, 2022. The event focused on Moore […]

Democracy Rooted in Imago Dei

September 7, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland at the #MapOurFuture: People Over Politics virtual town hall on Thursday, September 1, 2022. The event focused on Moore […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Redistricting, Voting Rights

Welcome Stephenie Sanders

September 1, 2022 By Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Stephenie Sanders. Stephenie joined us earlier this month in the position of Program and Engagement Administrator […]

Welcome Stephenie Sanders

September 1, 2022 by Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Stephenie Sanders. Stephenie joined us earlier this month in the position of Program and Engagement Administrator […]

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Welcome Arlecia Simmons

August 31, 2022 By Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Arlecia Simmons. Arlecia joined us earlier this month in the position of East Regional Associate Director […]

Welcome Arlecia Simmons

August 31, 2022 by Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Arlecia Simmons. Arlecia joined us earlier this month in the position of East Regional Associate Director […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: PHW Spotlight

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

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 […]

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Fair Courts Press Conference

August 23, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The N.C. Council of Churches includes 18 denominations with churches large and small, urban and rural, black, brown, and white all across the state. One of the things we all […]

Fair Courts Press Conference

August 23, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The N.C. Council of Churches includes 18 denominations with churches large and small, urban and rural, black, brown, and white all across the state. One of the things we all […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, Policy, Voting Rights

Fair, Safe and Secure Elections

August 19, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Prior to the 2020 elections, a representative from the Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution team reached out to the North Carolina Council of Churches. For the first time in its 40-year […]

Fair, Safe and Secure Elections

August 19, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Prior to the 2020 elections, a representative from the Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution team reached out to the North Carolina Council of Churches. For the first time in its 40-year […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Elections, Good Government, Policy, Voting Rights

Who decides on ‘sound basic’ spending? Stay tuned

August 11, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Like it or not – and there are plenty of reasons to worry amid the familiar end-of-summer bursts of excitement – another school year will soon get under way. The […]

Who decides on ‘sound basic’ spending? Stay tuned

August 11, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Like it or not – and there are plenty of reasons to worry amid the familiar end-of-summer bursts of excitement – another school year will soon get under way. The […]

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

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

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 […]

Filed Under: Issue Statements Tagged With: Cash Bail, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia vs. The EPA

July 6, 2022 By Hannah Klein, Eco-Justice Youth Leadership Fellow

What it is, why it happened, and what it means for clean energy. The Supreme Court finished its session by ruling against the EPA in a case against West Virginia, […]

Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia vs. The EPA

July 6, 2022 by Hannah Klein, Eco-Justice Youth Leadership Fellow

What it is, why it happened, and what it means for clean energy. The Supreme Court finished its session by ruling against the EPA in a case against West Virginia, […]

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‘Independent’ legislature: Fair elections at risk

July 5, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The U.S. Supreme Court, as if rushing to settle old grievances, in recent weeks has thrashed about in a virtual frenzy of “originalism” – never mind the consequences for America’s […]

‘Independent’ legislature: Fair elections at risk

July 5, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The U.S. Supreme Court, as if rushing to settle old grievances, in recent weeks has thrashed about in a virtual frenzy of “originalism” – never mind the consequences for America’s […]

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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 […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Overdose Crisis

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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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Faithful Voter Reflection Guide

June 8, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) released a faithful voter reflection guide in advance of the upcoming election season. The guide discusses many of the defining moral issues that are […]

Faithful Voter Reflection Guide

June 8, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Today Interfaith Power & Light (IPL) released a faithful voter reflection guide in advance of the upcoming election season. The guide discusses many of the defining moral issues that are […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Voting Rights

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.

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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, […]

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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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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LGBTQ Faith Leader and HIV Advocate from WFU of Divinity to Appear at GLAAD Media Awards in NY

May 5, 2022 · YES! Weekly

At the GLAAD Awards, Rev. Dr. Jones will explain her work as a faith leader in the fight against HIV: “Ours is just one of many faith communities working to tell […]

LGBTQ Faith Leader and HIV Advocate from WFU of Divinity to Appear at GLAAD Media Awards in NY

May 5, 2022 · YES! Weekly Leave a Comment

At the GLAAD Awards, Rev. Dr. Jones will explain her work as a faith leader in the fight against HIV: “Ours is just one of many faith communities working to tell […]

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A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

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Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly

April 28, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during a memorial service and press conference at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh commemorating Workers Memorial Day. Click here to view […]

Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly

April 28, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during a memorial service and press conference at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh commemorating Workers Memorial Day. Click here to view […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Labor, Workers' Rights

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot

Faith groups such as the N.C. Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to take advantage of Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program, […]

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot Leave a Comment

Faith groups such as the N.C. Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to take advantage of Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program, […]

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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

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 […]

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You Shall Not Make an Idol

April 25, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during one of the four gun violence prevention vigils that occurred across North Carolina on April 24, 2022. The following […]

You Shall Not Make an Idol

April 25, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during one of the four gun violence prevention vigils that occurred across North Carolina on April 24, 2022. The following […]

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School Spending, Quality at Stake

April 11, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The colossal dispute over the proper financing of North Carolina’s public schools that has played out over 28 years is heading to a showdown before the state Supreme Court – […]

School Spending, Quality at Stake

April 11, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The colossal dispute over the proper financing of North Carolina’s public schools that has played out over 28 years is heading to a showdown before the state Supreme Court – […]

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

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

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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

March 21, 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: Sandy Irving

March 21, 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 […]

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Community Superstar: Penny Hooper

March 14, 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: Penny Hooper

March 14, 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 […]

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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 […]

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Paid Leave Can Help Make Us Well

March 9, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

This Raleigh Report was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in collaboration with Matt Rossi, Duke Divinity School intern. The past two years have revealed not only how vulnerable we […]

Paid Leave Can Help Make Us Well

March 9, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

This Raleigh Report was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in collaboration with Matt Rossi, Duke Divinity School intern. The past two years have revealed not only how vulnerable we […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Good Government

Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 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: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 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 […]

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Map Showdown: Rights on the Line

March 1, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Four months after the N.C. General Assembly enacted a new alignment of the districts in which our state’s congressional representatives are chosen, the gavel has come down: That district map […]

Map Showdown: Rights on the Line

March 1, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Four months after the N.C. General Assembly enacted a new alignment of the districts in which our state’s congressional representatives are chosen, the gavel has come down: That district map […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Redistricting

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

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 […]

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‘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 […]

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Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

February 21, 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: Josh McClenney

February 21, 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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Spotlight

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 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: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Spotlight

2022 Lenten Guide: 40 Days of Positive Change

February 11, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Christians often use the season of Lent to focus on the basics. Some of us practice denial of certain luxuries and others practice the addition of spiritual disciplines. The point […]

2022 Lenten Guide: 40 Days of Positive Change

February 11, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Christians often use the season of Lent to focus on the basics. Some of us practice denial of certain luxuries and others practice the addition of spiritual disciplines. The point […]

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Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 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: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 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 […]

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Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and Universities

February 1, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Cowards perpetrate fear and sow discord. Such cowards are hard at work this week creating havoc on our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As an organization founded in 1935 […]

Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and Universities

February 1, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Cowards perpetrate fear and sow discord. Such cowards are hard at work this week creating havoc on our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As an organization founded in 1935 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Racial Justice

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.

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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: […]

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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

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 […]

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Decision points on districts, schools

January 24, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Among all the issues and challenges confronting North Carolina as 2022 gets under way – overcoming the pandemic, easing rural poverty, alleviating environmental threats, improving access to health care, on […]

Decision points on districts, schools

January 24, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Among all the issues and challenges confronting North Carolina as 2022 gets under way – overcoming the pandemic, easing rural poverty, alleviating environmental threats, improving access to health care, on […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Public Education, Redistricting

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

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 […]

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Truth, Justice and Reconciliation

January 21, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive, Jennifer Copeland, during the public launch of the North Carolina — Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (NC-TJRC) on January 20, 2022. To watch […]

Truth, Justice and Reconciliation

January 21, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive, Jennifer Copeland, during the public launch of the North Carolina — Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (NC-TJRC) on January 20, 2022. To watch […]

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The Sins of Guantanamo Bay

January 12, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a vigil on January 11, 2022 calling on the Biden administration to close the Guantanamo Bay […]

The Sins of Guantanamo Bay

January 12, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a vigil on January 11, 2022 calling on the Biden administration to close the Guantanamo Bay […]

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Democracy in distress? Check the maps

January 6, 2022 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Americans this first week of January are recalling how close to the brink of disaster our nation’s democratic system came one year ago, when a violent mob seeking to keep […]

Democracy in distress? Check the maps

January 6, 2022 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Americans this first week of January are recalling how close to the brink of disaster our nation’s democratic system came one year ago, when a violent mob seeking to keep […]

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No to SB 43

January 5, 2022 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on January 5, 2021 at a Gun Violence Prevention press conference. View the live stream here. When individual rights are at […]

No to SB 43

January 5, 2022 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on January 5, 2021 at a Gun Violence Prevention press conference. View the live stream here. When individual rights are at […]

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2021 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2022 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called […]

2021 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2022 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called […]

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2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas

December 29, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, […]

2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas

December 29, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

John 1:(1-9), 10-18 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, […]

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2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas

December 22, 2021 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod. His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to […]

2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas

December 22, 2021 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod. His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to […]

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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 […]

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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

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 […]

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2021 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2021 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted […]

2021 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2021 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted […]

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2021 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2021 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Luke 3:7-18 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear […]

2021 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of Advent

December 8, 2021 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Luke 3:7-18 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear […]

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Heal the Sick

December 2, 2021 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks are from Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a candlelight vigil on World AIDs Day to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those living with and lost […]

Heal the Sick

December 2, 2021 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks are from Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a candlelight vigil on World AIDs Day to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those living with and lost […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health

2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of Advent

December 1, 2021 By heidi

Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in […]

2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of Advent

December 1, 2021 by heidi

Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Scripture

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