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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, Project Coordinator, Overdose Response and Tobacco/Nicotine Education, 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, Project Coordinator, Overdose Response and Tobacco/Nicotine Education, 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

High court careens back to the future

May 3, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In the conservative catalogue of insults, calling a judge an “activist” is about as cutting as it gets. If this were an old-time playground war of words, it would rank […]

High court careens back to the future

May 3, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In the conservative catalogue of insults, calling a judge an “activist” is about as cutting as it gets. If this were an old-time playground war of words, it would rank […]

After switch, they’re set to party hearty

April 20, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The forces in North Carolina’s General Assembly aligned with what typically are seen as progressive causes – including strong public schools, fair and adequate taxation, wide access to decent health […]

After switch, they’re set to party hearty

April 20, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Welcome Carrilea Hall

April 18, 2023 By Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Carrilea Hall. Carrilea joined us as West Regional Associate Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. […]

Welcome Carrilea Hall

April 18, 2023 by Rev. Carrilea Hall, West Regional Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Carrilea Hall. Carrilea joined us as West Regional Associate Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness. […]

Project Coordinator: Overdose Response and HIV Education

April 18, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Project Coordinator: Overdose Response and HIV Education

April 18, 2023 by North Carolina Council of Churches

A New Vision of Justice

April 14, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland delivered the following remarks at a press conference on April 14, 2023, calling on Governor Roy Cooper to commute all death sentences in North Carolina. Click […]

A New Vision of Justice

April 14, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland delivered the following remarks at a press conference on April 14, 2023, calling on Governor Roy Cooper to commute all death sentences in North Carolina. Click […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

April 8, 2023 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Easter Sunday

April 8, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 28:1-10 After the Sabbath, as the first […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

April 7, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Good Friday

April 7, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 22 My God, my God, why have […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Maundy Thursday

April 6, 2023 By Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Now before the festival of […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Maundy Thursday

April 6, 2023 by Stephenie Sanders, Partners in Health and Wholeness Program and Engagement Administrator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Now before the festival of […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

March 30, 2023 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 21:1-11 When they had come near Jerusalem […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Palm Sunday

March 30, 2023 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 21:1-11 When they had come near Jerusalem […]

N.C.’s court of supreme do-overs

March 23, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

High on the granite façade of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s headquarters across from the Capitol in downtown Raleigh is engraved what can be seen as an inspiring and enduring […]

N.C.’s court of supreme do-overs

March 23, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

High on the granite façade of the North Carolina Supreme Court’s headquarters across from the Capitol in downtown Raleigh is engraved what can be seen as an inspiring and enduring […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 23, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Fifth Sunday in Lent

March 23, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 16, 2023 By Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Ephesians 5:8-14 For once you were darkness, but […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Fourth Sunday in Lent

March 16, 2023 by Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Ephesians 5:8-14 For once you were darkness, but […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday in Lent

March 9, 2023 By Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 95 O come, let us sing to […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Third Sunday in Lent

March 9, 2023 by Ren Martin, Eco-Justice Connection Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 95 O come, let us sing to […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday in Lent

March 2, 2023 By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Genesis 12:1-4a Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Second Sunday in Lent

March 2, 2023 by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Genesis 12:1-4a Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from […]

Out of the starting gate — sideways

February 23, 2023 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

We weren’t expecting it to be pretty – “it” being the launch of the N.C. General Assembly’s new session, with freshly emboldened conservatives eager to flex their muscles. The reality, […]

Out of the starting gate — sideways

February 23, 2023 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

2023 Lenten Guide: First Sunday in Lent

February 23, 2023 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 The Lord God took the man and […]

2023 Lenten Guide: First Sunday in Lent

February 23, 2023 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from 2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 The Lord God took the man and […]

2023 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

February 16, 2023 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

2023 Lenten Guide: Ash Wednesday

February 16, 2023 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal

February 16, 2023 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Years ago I preached for a friend in a “high church,” Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C.’s Capital District. As an aside, my students and I also were treated to a […]

2023 Lenten Guide: A Season of Renewal

February 16, 2023 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Years ago I preached for a friend in a “high church,” Lutheran Church in Washington, D.C.’s Capital District. As an aside, my students and I also were treated to a […]

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 […]

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

2022 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2023 By Ren Martin, 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, 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: First Sunday after Christmas

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

2022 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

December 21, 2022 By Rev. Dr. 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 Rev. Dr. 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: 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. […]

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 […]

2022 Advent Guide: Second Sunday

November 30, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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: First Sunday

November 23, 2022 By 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Press Conference in Response to Raleigh Mass Shooting

October 17, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Eco-Justice Connection Director

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

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 […]

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

Dishonoring the Boy Scouts of America

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

Democracy Rooted in Imago Dei

September 7, 2022 By 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 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 […]

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 […]

Welcome Arlecia Simmons

August 31, 2022 By Rev. Dr. 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 Rev. Dr. 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 […]

Fair Courts Press Conference

August 23, 2022 By 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 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, Safe and Secure Elections

August 19, 2022 By 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 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 […]

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 […]

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

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, […]

‘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 […]

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

June 29, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Job Opening: PHW Regional Associate Director

June 29, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Job Opening: PHW Program and Engagement Administrator

June 29, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Job Opening: PHW Program and Engagement Administrator

June 29, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Faithful Voter Reflection Guide

June 8, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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 […]

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

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

A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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 […]

Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly

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

You Shall Not Make an Idol

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

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 – […]

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

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

March 21, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

March 21, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Penny Hooper

March 14, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Penny Hooper

March 14, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Paid Leave Can Help Make Us Well

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

Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston

March 7, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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 […]

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

February 28, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

February 28, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

February 21, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

February 21, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

February 14, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

2022 Lenten Guide: 40 Days of Positive Change

February 11, 2022 By 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 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 […]

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

February 7, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

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

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

Truth, Justice and Reconciliation

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

The Sins of Guantanamo Bay

January 12, 2022 By 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 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 […]

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 […]

No to SB 43

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

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 […]

2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas

December 29, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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: 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 […]

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 […]

Bright Light on Refugee Support

December 20, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Bright Light on Refugee Support

December 20, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

2021 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 15, 2021 By 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 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: 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 […]

Heal the Sick

December 2, 2021 By 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 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 […]

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 […]

2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday of Advent

November 24, 2021 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies […]

2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday of Advent

November 24, 2021 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies […]

2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My Soul

November 17, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My Soul

November 17, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Help for schools: Courts to the rescue

November 12, 2021 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In the rough and tumble realm of politics, it can be a hard call as to whether someone is standing firm on worthwhile principle or simply obstructing out of plain […]

Help for schools: Courts to the rescue

November 12, 2021 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

In the rough and tumble realm of politics, it can be a hard call as to whether someone is standing firm on worthwhile principle or simply obstructing out of plain […]

Now at stake: money, schools, power

October 26, 2021 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Here in the last week of October, almost four months after a new state budget was supposed to have been in place and with multiple plot-lines coming to a head, […]

Now at stake: money, schools, power

October 26, 2021 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

Here in the last week of October, almost four months after a new state budget was supposed to have been in place and with multiple plot-lines coming to a head, […]

God’s Creative Diversity

October 12, 2021 By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on October 11, 2021 at a press conference hosted by St. John’s MCC in front of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s […]

God’s Creative Diversity

October 12, 2021 by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on October 11, 2021 at a press conference hosted by St. John’s MCC in front of Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s […]

Lift Every Voice

September 17, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

Lift Every Voice

September 17, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows!

September 16, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

We are thrilled to introduce 3 Eco-Justice Connection Fellows that will be joining our NC Council of Churches Eco-Justice Connection team! We are excited about the developments these 3 fellows […]

Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows!

September 16, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

We are thrilled to introduce 3 Eco-Justice Connection Fellows that will be joining our NC Council of Churches Eco-Justice Connection team! We are excited about the developments these 3 fellows […]

Push, shove on public school spending

September 10, 2021 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

A momentous clash between North Carolina’s General Assembly and the state’s judicial system looks to be coming to a head. At stake is the ability of the state’s public schools […]

Push, shove on public school spending

September 10, 2021 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

A momentous clash between North Carolina’s General Assembly and the state’s judicial system looks to be coming to a head. At stake is the ability of the state’s public schools […]

Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate Talks

September 9, 2021 By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Via our NC Interfaith Power & Light campaign, the NC Council of Churches is a part of the US Climate Action Network, a vital network of nearly 200 climate organizations […]

Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate Talks

September 9, 2021 by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

Via our NC Interfaith Power & Light campaign, the NC Council of Churches is a part of the US Climate Action Network, a vital network of nearly 200 climate organizations […]

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

August 24, 2021 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

August 24, 2021 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

August 11, 2021 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

August 11, 2021 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

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

Democracy Fights Infections

August 6, 2021 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The coronavirus – now rekindled in a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” – is forcing us yet again to adjust our daily routines and recalibrate our expectations of normalcy. Even people […]

Democracy Fights Infections

August 6, 2021 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The coronavirus – now rekindled in a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” – is forcing us yet again to adjust our daily routines and recalibrate our expectations of normalcy. Even people […]

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

August 2, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

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

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

August 2, 2021 by North Carolina Council of Churches