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90 Years Rooted in Faith: The Foundation Laid by John Hammond (Jack) Crum

May 5, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: The Foundation Laid by John Hammond (Jack) Crum

May 5, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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 Carolina Council […]

Workers Memorial Day, 2025

April 29, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

For several years now, the North Carolina Council of Churches has gathered with our colleagues and friends to stand with the families and friends of those who died on the […]

Workers Memorial Day, 2025

April 29, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

For several years now, the North Carolina Council of Churches has gathered with our colleagues and friends to stand with the families and friends of those who died on the […]

Living History: Faith & Democracy

April 22, 2025 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

On Good Friday, the North Carolina Council of Churches supported 100+ congregations as they came together ‘against tyranny’ in a powerful, symbolic act: ringing bells for democracy. Inspired by the […]

Living History: Faith & Democracy

April 22, 2025 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

2025 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

April 17, 2025 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

April 17, 2025 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

April 16, 2025 By Meredith Rawls, PHW Program Engagement Coordinator

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 18:1-19:42 After Jesus had spoken these words, […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

April 16, 2025 by Meredith Rawls, PHW Program Engagement Coordinator

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 18:1-19:42 After Jesus had spoken these words, […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: A Journey of Faith and Justice

April 14, 2025 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: A Journey of Faith and Justice

April 14, 2025 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

High Court Race, High Stakes

April 11, 2025 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Has the N.C. Supreme Court – deeply polarized in recent years under conservative Republican control – finally signaled that the prospect of throwing out thousands of votes in an election […]

High Court Race, High Stakes

April 11, 2025 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Has the N.C. Supreme Court – deeply polarized in recent years under conservative Republican control – finally signaled that the prospect of throwing out thousands of votes in an election […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

April 10, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate 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. Luke 19:28-40 After he had said this, he […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

April 10, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate 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. Luke 19:28-40 After he had said this, he […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday

April 3, 2025 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 43:16-21 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday

April 3, 2025 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 43:16-21 Thus says the Lord, who makes a way […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Journey through Time

April 1, 2025 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Journey through Time

April 1, 2025 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 Carolina Council […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday

March 27, 2025 By John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32b Now all the tax collectors […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday

March 27, 2025 by John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32b Now all the tax collectors […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday

March 20, 2025 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

March 20, 2025 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 […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Reflecting on My Years with the North Carolina Council of Churches

March 17, 2025 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Reflecting on My Years with the North Carolina Council of Churches

March 17, 2025 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday

March 13, 2025 By Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday

March 13, 2025 by Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: God Gave the Growth: Reflecting on the Early Days of Partners in Health and Wholeness

March 7, 2025 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: God Gave the Growth: Reflecting on the Early Days of Partners in Health and Wholeness

March 7, 2025 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

2025 Lenten Guide: First Sunday

March 6, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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. Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, […]

2025 Lenten Guide: First Sunday

March 6, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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. Luke 4:1-13 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

March 5, 2025 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

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 58: 1-12 Shout out; do not hold […]

2025 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

March 5, 2025 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

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 58: 1-12 Shout out; do not hold […]

2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord

March 5, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Throughout his life, Jesus moved in the midst of sorrow and suffering, not necessarily because he was a woe-seeker, but because there was woe all around him. No doubt, this […]

2025 Lenten Guide: The Year of the Lord

March 5, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Throughout his life, Jesus moved in the midst of sorrow and suffering, not necessarily because he was a woe-seeker, but because there was woe all around him. No doubt, this […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Gatherings for education, inspiration

February 24, 2025 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

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: Gatherings for education, inspiration

February 24, 2025 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

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

February 14, 2025 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

February 14, 2025 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: Time Well Spent

January 31, 2025 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Time Well Spent

January 31, 2025 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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 Carolina Council […]

Welcome Meredith Rawls

January 24, 2025 By Meredith Rawls, PHW Program Engagement Coordinator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Meredith Rawls. Meredith joined us in January as the Program Engagement Coordinator for our Partners in […]

Welcome Meredith Rawls

January 24, 2025 by Meredith Rawls, PHW Program Engagement Coordinator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Meredith Rawls. Meredith joined us in January as the Program Engagement Coordinator for our Partners in […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

January 13, 2025 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

January 13, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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 […]

2024 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2025 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Give the king your justice, O God, and […]

2024 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2025 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Give the king your justice, O God, and […]

2024 Advent Guide: Second Sunday After Christmas

January 1, 2025 By Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Jeremiah 31:7-14 For thus says the Lord:Sing aloud with gladness for […]

2024 Advent Guide: Second Sunday After Christmas

January 1, 2025 by Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

2024 Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas

December 26, 2024 By Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the […]

2024 Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas

December 26, 2024 by Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

2024 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 19, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the […]

2024 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 19, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 1:1-14 In the beginning was the Word, and the […]

2024 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday

December 18, 2024 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) In those days Mary set out and […]

2024 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday

December 18, 2024 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) In those days Mary set out and […]

Defiant Joy

December 17, 2024 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Home is a complicated thing— or word, or concept, really. Not because I didn’t grow up in a wonderful home. But because, well, in our home, we answer questions like: […]

Defiant Joy

December 17, 2024 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Home is a complicated thing— or word, or concept, really. Not because I didn’t grow up in a wonderful home. But because, well, in our home, we answer questions like: […]

2024 Advent Guide: Third Sunday

December 11, 2024 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 12:2-6 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and […]

2024 Advent Guide: Third Sunday

December 11, 2024 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 12:2-6 “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

December 11, 2024 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

December 11, 2024 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2024 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

December 4, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God for every remembrance of […]

2024 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

December 4, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God for every remembrance of […]

2024 Advent Guide: First Sunday

November 27, 2024 By John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 & Luke 21:25-36 How can we thank […]

2024 Advent Guide: First Sunday

November 27, 2024 by John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

Excerpted from 2024 Advent Guide: Hope is Near, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year C from the North Carolina Council of Churches. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 & Luke 21:25-36 How can we thank […]

2024 Advent Guide: Hope Is Near

November 25, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

It’s not by accident we call the 1st Sunday of Advent, Hope—Hope, not to be confused with optimism. Hopeful living is a very different sort of existence than the culture […]

2024 Advent Guide: Hope Is Near

November 25, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

It’s not by accident we call the 1st Sunday of Advent, Hope—Hope, not to be confused with optimism. Hopeful living is a very different sort of existence than the culture […]

When Renewal Calls: Embracing Rest in Ministry

November 18, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Edward N. Preistaf, Pastor of Long Memorial United Methodist Church in Roxboro “I don’t think I have it in me. I hope no one calls me today.” […]

When Renewal Calls: Embracing Rest in Ministry

November 18, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Edward N. Preistaf, Pastor of Long Memorial United Methodist Church in Roxboro “I don’t think I have it in me. I hope no one calls me today.” […]

Vote with the interest of your neighbor in mind

October 29, 2024 · News & Record

by the Rev. Dr. Jenifer Copeland, Executive Director Deep into this presidential election season we are once again saying what we have said for at least the last two—This is […]

Vote with the interest of your neighbor in mind

October 29, 2024 · News & Record

by the Rev. Dr. Jenifer Copeland, Executive Director Deep into this presidential election season we are once again saying what we have said for at least the last two—This is […]

May We All Be Promoters of Peace

October 14, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp, Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Hickory and member of the North Carolina Council of Churches Governing Board. As shoes for your […]

May We All Be Promoters of Peace

October 14, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp, Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Hickory and member of the North Carolina Council of Churches Governing Board. As shoes for your […]

The politics of religion and voting your faith

October 8, 2024 · 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

October 8, 2024 · 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 […]

A Living Testimony of Death to Life

September 24, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

by Hope Elisa Ann Bryant, Founder of Rebuilding Lives Ministry, written during National Recovery Month. It is always important to honor the mothers, fathers, siblings, caretakers, and youth among us […]

A Living Testimony of Death to Life

September 24, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Wisdom is a Woman

September 16, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at New Creation United Methodist Church in Durham. Proverbs 1:20-33; Wisdom of Solomon 7:26-8:1 […]

Wisdom is a Woman

September 16, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Tuition giveaway’s real costs

September 12, 2024 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Amid the turbulence of a high-stakes election season stands a sadly familiar outpost of stability – the N.C. General Assembly’s relentless support of private schools at the expense of the […]

Tuition giveaway’s real costs

September 12, 2024 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Amid the turbulence of a high-stakes election season stands a sadly familiar outpost of stability – the N.C. General Assembly’s relentless support of private schools at the expense of the […]

When They Go Low…

August 30, 2024 By David LaMotte, Consultant for Peace

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 […]

When They Go Low…

August 30, 2024 by David LaMotte, Consultant for Peace

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 1 […]

A glimpse into the abyss

August 9, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

By: Jennifer Roberts, Co-Chair of N.C. Network for Fair, Safe, and Secure Elections With the November 2024 elections drawing closer, many people have been discussing the specter of political violence. […]

A glimpse into the abyss

August 9, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

A Sound Mind

July 23, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

By: Reggie Wilson Jr. MS, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, The Armstrong Center for Hope “. . . for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but […]

A Sound Mind

July 23, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

By: Reggie Wilson Jr. MS, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, The Armstrong Center for Hope “. . . for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but […]

Putting on the Full Apron of God: The Sacramental Moments of the United Methodist Church General Conference

June 17, 2024 By North Carolina Council of Churches

By: The Rev. Beth Crissman, Uwharrie District Superintendent and Director of Peace Building Ministries of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church “sac-ra-men-tal: (adj) exhibiting visible signs […]

Putting on the Full Apron of God: The Sacramental Moments of the United Methodist Church General Conference

June 17, 2024 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Masks, money mean a mess

June 13, 2024 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

There’s the civics-class version of how laws are enacted in North Carolina – rooted in the state constitution and rules of the General Assembly, and embodying ideals of orderly, even-handed […]

Masks, money mean a mess

June 13, 2024 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

There’s the civics-class version of how laws are enacted in North Carolina – rooted in the state constitution and rules of the General Assembly, and embodying ideals of orderly, even-handed […]

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

June 5, 2024 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

June 5, 2024 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 […]

Welcome John Dempsey Parker!

May 8, 2024 By John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

We would like to welcome John Dempsey Parker as our new Director of Partnerships and Development. John has over 25 years of experience in North Carolina in asset-based community economic […]

Welcome John Dempsey Parker!

May 8, 2024 by John Dempsey Parker, Director of Partnerships and Development

We would like to welcome John Dempsey Parker as our new Director of Partnerships and Development. John has over 25 years of experience in North Carolina in asset-based community economic […]

Extra money, N.C.’s critical needs

April 26, 2024 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

First, the good news. As North Carolina’s lawmakers crank up their every-other-year “short” session (well, sometimes it’s not so short), they’ll have the luxury of working with a healthy boost […]

Extra money, N.C.’s critical needs

April 26, 2024 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

2024 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

March 28, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 25:6-9 On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

March 28, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

2024 Lenten Guide: Maundy Thursday

March 28, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 I love the Lord because he has heard my voice […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Maundy Thursday

March 28, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

2024 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

March 28, 2024 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Hebrews 10:16-25 “This is the covenant that I will make […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

March 28, 2024 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

2024 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

March 21, 2024 By Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

March 21, 2024 by Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health & Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus […]

Will election ‘machinery’ grind its gears?

March 15, 2024 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

As a classic example of trying to fix something that’s not broken, look no farther than the N.C. General Assembly’s overhaul last year of the State Board of Elections and […]

Will election ‘machinery’ grind its gears?

March 15, 2024 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

As a classic example of trying to fix something that’s not broken, look no farther than the N.C. General Assembly’s overhaul last year of the State Board of Elections and […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday

March 14, 2024 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday

March 14, 2024 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship […]

Antidote to Death

March 10, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Duke University Chapel. View the recording. Put a serpent on a pole, stare […]

Antidote to Death

March 10, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following sermon was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Duke University Chapel. View the recording. Put a serpent on a pole, stare […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday

March 7, 2024 By Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 O give thanks to the Lord, for he […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday

March 7, 2024 by Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 O give thanks to the Lord, for he […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday

February 29, 2024 By Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 19 The heavens are telling the glory of God, and […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday

February 29, 2024 by Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 19 The heavens are telling the glory of God, and […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday

February 22, 2024 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

February 22, 2024 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 […]

Prayer for the Primary

February 22, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Voting may be the most important place for us to live into God’s call for a flourishing world. Feeding the hungry is crucial, but how much more so is passing […]

Prayer for the Primary

February 22, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Voting may be the most important place for us to live into God’s call for a flourishing world. Feeding the hungry is crucial, but how much more so is passing […]

2024 Lenten Guide: First Sunday

February 15, 2024 By Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, 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 […]

2024 Lenten Guide: First Sunday

February 15, 2024 by Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, 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 […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

February 8, 2024 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

February 8, 2024 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement

February 6, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Most of us are responsible, productive people. We head off at the start of the day to do what is expected of us. At the start of a new school […]

2024 Lenten Guide: Terror and Amazement

February 6, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Most of us are responsible, productive people. We head off at the start of the day to do what is expected of us. At the start of a new school […]

Schools face ‘sound basic’ showdown

February 1, 2024 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In a political climate less driven by conservative ideology, even within our judicial system’s upper reaches, it might be reckless to forecast how the latest, epic clash over proper funding […]

Schools face ‘sound basic’ showdown

February 1, 2024 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In a political climate less driven by conservative ideology, even within our judicial system’s upper reaches, it might be reckless to forecast how the latest, epic clash over proper funding […]

Freedom or Control?

January 22, 2024 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland during a Faith Leaders Rally for Abortion Access on January 22, 2024. Click here to view the recording of the full rally. When […]

Freedom or Control?

January 22, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

2023 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2024 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and […]

2023 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 3, 2024 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

2023 Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas

December 27, 2023 By Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in […]

2023 Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas

December 27, 2023 by Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

2023 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 21, 2023 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

December 21, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2023 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2023 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel […]

2023 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2023 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel […]

2023 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Luke 1:46b-55 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and […]

2023 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

2023 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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 40:1-11 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your […]

2023 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive 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 40:1-11 Comfort, O comfort my people, says your […]

They ‘stand’ against a gerrymander

November 30, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

North Carolina’s new voting district maps were hatched in a way that brings to mind Macbeth’s calculation as he ponders murder: “If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere […]

They ‘stand’ against a gerrymander

November 30, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

North Carolina’s new voting district maps were hatched in a way that brings to mind Macbeth’s calculation as he ponders murder: “If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere […]

2023 Advent Guide: First Sunday of Advent

November 29, 2023 By Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace to you and peace from […]

2023 Advent Guide: First Sunday of Advent

November 29, 2023 by Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Advent Guide: A Season of Renewal, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Corinthians 1:3-9 Grace to you and peace from […]

2023 Advent Guide: A Journey Towards Justice for Women and the LGBTQ+ Community

November 9, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Advent offers the double purpose of waiting for two things while preparing for both—waiting for Christmas and waiting for the in-breaking of God’s kin-dom. The preparation for Christmas is obvious: […]

2023 Advent Guide: A Journey Towards Justice for Women and the LGBTQ+ Community

November 9, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Welcome Sandra Pardo

November 3, 2023 By Sandra Pardo, Farmworker Advocacy Network Coalition Coordinator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Sandra Pardo. Sandra joined us in October as the Farmworker Advocacy Network Coalition Coordinator. Read more […]

Welcome Sandra Pardo

November 3, 2023 by Sandra Pardo, Farmworker Advocacy Network Coalition Coordinator

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Sandra Pardo. Sandra joined us in October as the Farmworker Advocacy Network Coalition Coordinator. Read more […]

Faith, Hope, and Healing: #Every1KnowsSome1

October 27, 2023 By Mary Peacock, Domestic Violence Advocate

Have you seen the trending #Every1KnowsSome1 for domestic violence awareness? It may surprise you to think you know someone. Or maybe you think you are the only one? In truth, […]

Faith, Hope, and Healing: #Every1KnowsSome1

October 27, 2023 by Mary Peacock, Domestic Violence Advocate

Have you seen the trending #Every1KnowsSome1 for domestic violence awareness? It may surprise you to think you know someone. Or maybe you think you are the only one? In truth, […]

Secrecy-obsessed legislators turn to new maps

September 28, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Well, that was quick. We’d barely had time to reckon with all the bullying packed into the new state budget approved on Sept. 22 when the N.C. General Assembly’s Republican […]

Secrecy-obsessed legislators turn to new maps

September 28, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Well, that was quick. We’d barely had time to reckon with all the bullying packed into the new state budget approved on Sept. 22 when the N.C. General Assembly’s Republican […]

Election board shuffling spells trouble

September 21, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The Republicans who rule North Carolina’s General Assembly from their high supermajority perch want to make voting more difficult because they think that on balance, this gives them a leg […]

Election board shuffling spells trouble

September 21, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The Republicans who rule North Carolina’s General Assembly from their high supermajority perch want to make voting more difficult because they think that on balance, this gives them a leg […]

Resources from the 2023 Legislative Seminar

June 27, 2023 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Recordings and resources from the 2023 Legislative Seminar are now available. View the resources below:

Resources from the 2023 Legislative Seminar

June 27, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Recordings and resources from the 2023 Legislative Seminar are now available. View the resources below:

Welcome Donna Parks Hill

June 15, 2023 By Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Donna Parks Hill. Donna joined us earlier this month as Project Coordinator for Overdose Response and […]

Welcome Donna Parks Hill

June 15, 2023 by Donna Parks Hill, Associate Director for Community Health, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Donna Parks Hill. Donna joined us earlier this month as Project Coordinator for Overdose Response and […]

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

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English)

May 24, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Farmworker Advocacy Network Coordinator (Bilingual – Spanish/English)

May 24, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

After the Act, SB20

May 18, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

After the sun set on May 16, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly completed their override of the Governor’s veto of a bill that will now dramatically restrict reproductive rights […]

After the Act, SB20

May 18, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

After the sun set on May 16, 2023, the North Carolina General Assembly completed their override of the Governor’s veto of a bill that will now dramatically restrict reproductive rights […]

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

May 4, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

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

May 4, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches