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State ecumenical groups ramp up efforts to combat Christian nationalism

November 7, 2024 · Religion News Service

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. (RNS) — After watching a documentary on the threat of Christian nationalism on a Tuesday evening last week, members of Word Tabernacle Church, a predominantly Black congregation […]

State ecumenical groups ramp up efforts to combat Christian nationalism

November 7, 2024 · Religion News Service

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 […]

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 […]

Faith leader urges Tillis to strengthen family immigration

May 9, 2024 · NC Newsline

As a faith leader in North Carolina, I was dismayed to see Congress pass a recent funding bill that will harm some members of our communities by expanding immigration detention and other […]

Faith leader urges Tillis to strengthen family immigration

May 9, 2024 · NC Newsline

As a faith leader in North Carolina, I was dismayed to see Congress pass a recent funding bill that will harm some members of our communities by expanding immigration detention and other […]

Gov. Cooper, NC faith leaders rally for abortion access on Roe v. Wade anniversary

January 24, 2024 · WRAL

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, faith leaders and activists on Monday rallied for abortion access and reproductive freedom across the state. Jan. 22 marks the 51st anniversary of the 1973 […]

Gov. Cooper, NC faith leaders rally for abortion access on Roe v. Wade anniversary

January 24, 2024 · WRAL

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, faith leaders and activists on Monday rallied for abortion access and reproductive freedom across the state. Jan. 22 marks the 51st anniversary of the 1973 […]

Abortion rights advocates call for greater access to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary

January 23, 2024 · ABC 11

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Monday marked 51 years since the passage of Roe v. Wade, the landmark US Supreme Court decision which protected abortion rights. It was marked by a series […]

Abortion rights advocates call for greater access to mark Roe v. Wade anniversary

January 23, 2024 · ABC 11

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Monday marked 51 years since the passage of Roe v. Wade, the landmark US Supreme Court decision which protected abortion rights. It was marked by a series […]

‘This is the thing of nightmares’: Raleigh faith leaders rally for access to abortion on anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2024 · CBS17

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, dozens of faith leaders are in Raleigh demanding access to safe and legal abortions and squashing what […]

‘This is the thing of nightmares’: Raleigh faith leaders rally for access to abortion on anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2024 · CBS17

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday, the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, dozens of faith leaders are in Raleigh demanding access to safe and legal abortions and squashing what […]

Law expands concealed carry rights in churches

December 19, 2023 · Spectrum News

At the beginning of December, a new law expanded allowing people to carry concealed guns in North Carolina. State law now allows people to conceal carry in churches that share […]

Law expands concealed carry rights in churches

December 19, 2023 · Spectrum News

At the beginning of December, a new law expanded allowing people to carry concealed guns in North Carolina. State law now allows people to conceal carry in churches that share […]

Health Plans: Tackling Diabetes Disparities for All Americans

December 11, 2023 · HIT Consultant

During Diabetes Awareness month (November) – and every month – someone is having a limb amputated due to diabetes every three-to-four minutes here in the United States. These patients often come from […]

Health Plans: Tackling Diabetes Disparities for All Americans

December 11, 2023 · HIT Consultant

Citizen science projects tend to attract white, affluent, well-educated volunteers − here’s how we recruited a more diverse group to identify lead pipes in homes

December 6, 2023 · The Conversation

Recruiting participants for a citizen science project produced a more diverse group when people were signed up through partner organizations, such as schools and faith-based organizations, than when they joined on their […]

Citizen science projects tend to attract white, affluent, well-educated volunteers − here’s how we recruited a more diverse group to identify lead pipes in homes

December 6, 2023 · The Conversation

‘Grins and Glocks’: Wake Forest orthodontist offers free gun with Invisalign treatment

November 9, 2023 · WRAL

As part of a promotion, Gladwell Orthodontics and Youngsville Gun Club & Range are giving certain customers their pick between a Silver membership at the Youngsville Gun Club & Range […]

‘Grins and Glocks’: Wake Forest orthodontist offers free gun with Invisalign treatment

November 9, 2023 · WRAL

As part of a promotion, Gladwell Orthodontics and Youngsville Gun Club & Range are giving certain customers their pick between a Silver membership at the Youngsville Gun Club & Range […]

Look out North Carolina, our tax dollars are being spent on a biased religious agenda | Opinion

October 25, 2023 · The News & Observer

by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director The separation of Church and state outlined in our U.S. Constitution might be the most misunderstood part of our nation’s laws. The newly […]

Look out North Carolina, our tax dollars are being spent on a biased religious agenda | Opinion

October 25, 2023 · The News & Observer

by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director The separation of Church and state outlined in our U.S. Constitution might be the most misunderstood part of our nation’s laws. The newly […]

Separation of church and state? Religious groups get $26 million in NC taxpayer money

October 23, 2023 · The News & Observer

North Carolina’s newly passed state budget includes nearly $26 million in funding for religious organizations, ranging from direct grants to individual churches to funds for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers. Among […]

Separation of church and state? Religious groups get $26 million in NC taxpayer money

October 23, 2023 · The News & Observer

Faithful Event: Reproductive Rights through a Spiritual Lens

October 10, 2023 By North Carolina Council of Churches

GREENSBORO, NC — The North Carolina Council of Churches is excited to announce the upcoming event, “Trusting Women and Empowering Equity,” scheduled for October 26, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., […]

Faithful Event: Reproductive Rights through a Spiritual Lens

October 10, 2023

North Carolina groups unhappy with 2023 Appropriations Act lack of solutions to overdose epidemic

October 4, 2023 · WWAY

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Some groups aren’t happy about the new North Carolina State Budget, believing it’s lacking in important areas. Groups such as the Community Education Group and the […]

North Carolina groups unhappy with 2023 Appropriations Act lack of solutions to overdose epidemic

October 4, 2023 · WWAY

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Some groups aren’t happy about the new North Carolina State Budget, believing it’s lacking in important areas. Groups such as the Community Education Group and the […]

Gay Teacher’s Case Latest to Probe Religion-Sex Bias Boundaries

September 19, 2023 · Bloomberg Law

The Fourth Circuit will be the latest court to examine the interplay between federal job discrimination law and religious freedom protections when it hears arguments Wednesday in a Catholic high […]

Gay Teacher’s Case Latest to Probe Religion-Sex Bias Boundaries

September 19, 2023 · Bloomberg Law

Not All Christians Oppose Abortion | Opinion

June 9, 2023 · Newsweek 90

On May 16, the North Carolina legislature overturned Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 20, another in a long line of abortion bans blanketing the country. The threats that this […]

Not All Christians Oppose Abortion | Opinion

June 9, 2023 · Newsweek 90

On May 16, the North Carolina legislature overturned Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 20, another in a long line of abortion bans blanketing the country. The threats that this […]

Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit to Be Heard by U.S. Court of Appeals’ Fourth Circuit

May 24, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

A Catholic school teacher fired due to his same-gender marriage will have his discrimination lawsuit heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals soon. In 2014, Lonnie Billard announced on Facebook […]

Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit to Be Heard by U.S. Court of Appeals’ Fourth Circuit

May 24, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

A Catholic school teacher fired due to his same-gender marriage will have his discrimination lawsuit heard by a U.S. Court of Appeals soon. In 2014, Lonnie Billard announced on Facebook […]

North Carolina clergy demonstrate against legislature’s new abortion limits

May 15, 2023 · Religion News Service

Led by the Rev. William J. Barber II, a dozen Christian clergy stood in the hallway of the North Carolina General Assembly Friday (May 12) to denounce a bill approved […]

North Carolina clergy demonstrate against legislature’s new abortion limits

May 15, 2023 · Religion News Service

Led by the Rev. William J. Barber II, a dozen Christian clergy stood in the hallway of the North Carolina General Assembly Friday (May 12) to denounce a bill approved […]

Officials, advocates answer questions on solar, wind power

May 10, 2023 · Coastal Review

“What happens to solar panels during a hurricane?” This was one of the first questions asked during a renewable energy symposium in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall the week of […]

Officials, advocates answer questions on solar, wind power

May 10, 2023 · Coastal Review

“What happens to solar panels during a hurricane?” This was one of the first questions asked during a renewable energy symposium in Carteret Community College’s Joslyn Hall the week of […]

North Carolina’s no-permit concealed carry bill dropped before vote in NC House

May 8, 2023 · Fox 8

The idea that North Carolinians would be allowed to carry a concealed, loaded weapon without having a permit appears to be holstered for this legislative session. In a surprise move Wednesday, the […]

North Carolina’s no-permit concealed carry bill dropped before vote in NC House

May 8, 2023 · Fox 8

Concealed carry permit bill advances in NC House committee

May 2, 2023 · ABC 11

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

Concealed carry permit bill advances in NC House committee

May 2, 2023 · ABC 11

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

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

May 2, 2023 · Fox 8

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

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

May 2, 2023 · Fox 8

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

N.C. Council of Churches advocates for gun violence prevention

April 17, 2023 · Spectrum News

After tragedies like the Hedingham mass shooting in Raleigh, people often turn to their faith for answers and healing. Members of the North Carolina Council of Churches have over 6,200 […]

N.C. Council of Churches advocates for gun violence prevention

April 17, 2023 · Spectrum News

After tragedies like the Hedingham mass shooting in Raleigh, people often turn to their faith for answers and healing. Members of the North Carolina Council of Churches have over 6,200 […]

Faith community leaders call on Gov. Cooper to commute NC death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution

April 14, 2023 · CBS 17

About 300 leaders in the faith community on Friday called on Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to commute the death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution in North Carolina. In a […]

Faith community leaders call on Gov. Cooper to commute NC death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution

April 14, 2023 · CBS 17

About 300 leaders in the faith community on Friday called on Gov. Roy Cooper (D) to commute the death sentences of all prisoners awaiting execution in North Carolina. In a […]

NC faith leaders ask Governor Cooper to commute sentences of death row inmates

April 14, 2023 · ABC 11

Nearly 300 faith leaders from around the state delivered a letter to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to commute the death sentences of all 137 people on North Carolina’s death […]

NC faith leaders ask Governor Cooper to commute sentences of death row inmates

April 14, 2023 · ABC 11

Nearly 300 faith leaders from around the state delivered a letter to Governor Roy Cooper asking him to commute the death sentences of all 137 people on North Carolina’s death […]

Renewable Energy Symposium slated for Earth Day week

April 13, 2023 · Coastal Review

An opportunity to learn more about solar and wind power will take place in Carteret County during the week of Earth Day. The Renewable Energy Symposium is set for 1 […]

Renewable Energy Symposium slated for Earth Day week

April 13, 2023 · Coastal Review

An opportunity to learn more about solar and wind power will take place in Carteret County during the week of Earth Day. The Renewable Energy Symposium is set for 1 […]

Three faiths marking holidays in N.C.

April 9, 2023 · Spectrum News' In Focus

Three major religious holidays are overlapping today as Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, Jews mark Passover and Muslims are in the middle of Ramadan month. Today on In Focus with Loretta […]

Three faiths marking holidays in N.C.

April 9, 2023 · Spectrum News' In Focus

Three major religious holidays are overlapping today as Christians celebrate Easter Sunday, Jews mark Passover and Muslims are in the middle of Ramadan month. Today on In Focus with Loretta […]

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

April 8, 2023 · The News & Observer

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

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

April 8, 2023 · The News & Observer

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

Upcoming symposium to focus on the continual harm inflicted by Confederate monuments

March 29, 2023 · The Pulse

The North Carolina Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System will host a symposium next month focusing on the harms posed by confederate monuments. The all-day event […]

Upcoming symposium to focus on the continual harm inflicted by Confederate monuments

March 29, 2023 · The Pulse

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Supports Faith-Based BIPOC Mental Health Grant

March 28, 2023 · PR Newswire

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina announces our collaborative partnership with Mount Vernon Christian Church (MVCC) in Clayton, NC to provide mental health awareness and education. MVCC received a grant from the North Carolina Council […]

Addiction Professionals of North Carolina Supports Faith-Based BIPOC Mental Health Grant

March 28, 2023 · PR Newswire

Hours after Michigan shooting, North Carolina Republicans advance bills to loosen state gun laws

February 16, 2023 · NC Policy Watch

GOP lawmakers have passed similar legislation expanding gun access in past legislative sessions. This time, they might have the votes to override the governor’s veto. Hours after three students at […]

Hours after Michigan shooting, North Carolina Republicans advance bills to loosen state gun laws

February 16, 2023 · NC Policy Watch

More North Carolinians died of opioid overdoses in 2022 than ever before

February 6, 2023 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina saw record highs in opioid overdose hospitalizations and deaths in 2022. Some policies enacted in the middle of the last decade had helped to reverse trends from the […]

More North Carolinians died of opioid overdoses in 2022 than ever before

February 6, 2023 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina saw record highs in opioid overdose hospitalizations and deaths in 2022. Some policies enacted in the middle of the last decade had helped to reverse trends from the […]

Ecumenical Group Files Amicus Brief Supporting Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit

January 6, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

A group of Protestant churches in North Carolina has filed an amicus brief supporting a gay plaintiff’s Title VII claim against the Catholic school that fired him in 2014, according to Law360. Lonnie […]

Ecumenical Group Files Amicus Brief Supporting Fired Gay Church Worker’s Lawsuit

January 6, 2023 · New Ways Ministry

Friends don’t call 911 for overdoses for a reason — NC law is behind, advocates say

December 12, 2022 · The Charlotte Observer

A coalition of advocates, including parents who have lost children to overdose deaths, is calling on legislators to expand North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law. One key change they want is […]

Friends don’t call 911 for overdoses for a reason — NC law is behind, advocates say

December 12, 2022 · The Charlotte Observer

A coalition of advocates, including parents who have lost children to overdose deaths, is calling on legislators to expand North Carolina’s Good Samaritan Law. One key change they want is […]

NC Churches Back Gay Catholic School Teacher At 4th Circuit

December 8, 2022 · Law360

Law360 — A coalition of Christian organizations in North Carolina urged the Fourth Circuit to uphold a gay teacher’s Title VII victory against the Catholic high school that fired him […]

NC Churches Back Gay Catholic School Teacher At 4th Circuit

December 8, 2022 · Law360

Law360 — A coalition of Christian organizations in North Carolina urged the Fourth Circuit to uphold a gay teacher’s Title VII victory against the Catholic high school that fired him […]

Judges not legislators: State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent

November 22, 2022 · NC Policy Watch

Maybe the change was an inevitable byproduct of our charged and contentious era. Maybe it was naïve to ever think that things were dramatically different in the past. Whichever the […]

Judges not legislators: State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent

November 22, 2022 · NC Policy Watch

Maybe the change was an inevitable byproduct of our charged and contentious era. Maybe it was naïve to ever think that things were dramatically different in the past. Whichever the […]

‘Faithful Voter Reflection Guide’ Weighs Moral Issues for NC Voters

November 7, 2022 · Public News Service

Progressive faith leaders across the state say they’re encouraging congregations to educate themselves on candidates and issues. They are sharing an online Faithful Voter Reflection Guide, which offers a moral perspective […]

‘Faithful Voter Reflection Guide’ Weighs Moral Issues for NC Voters

November 7, 2022 · Public News Service

‘Think outside our walls’

November 5, 2022 · The Outer Banks Voice

Speaking to local faith leaders on Nov. 3, Reverend Jessica Stokes from the N.C. Council of Churches encouraged their organizations to “think outside our walls” and take pragmatic steps to […]

‘Think outside our walls’

November 5, 2022 · The Outer Banks Voice

Speaking to local faith leaders on Nov. 3, Reverend Jessica Stokes from the N.C. Council of Churches encouraged their organizations to “think outside our walls” and take pragmatic steps to […]

NAACP, Council of Churches gather for prayer, call for end to gun violence

October 14, 2022 · WRAL News

Community partners are calling on gun owners to secure their firearms in response to Thursday’s mass shooting. Watch the press conference:

NAACP, Council of Churches gather for prayer, call for end to gun violence

October 14, 2022 · WRAL News

Community partners are calling on gun owners to secure their firearms in response to Thursday’s mass shooting. Watch the press conference:

Critics Say Utilities Panel Not Doing Enough to Shape NC Carbon Plan

October 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Advocates are contending North Carolina state agencies are not doing enough to slow down the devastating impacts of climate change. Last year Gov. Roy Cooper signed an energy bill into law, which […]

Critics Say Utilities Panel Not Doing Enough to Shape NC Carbon Plan

October 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable

October 4, 2022 · The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

On the first ever Protestant Libertarian Podcast roundtable, my three guests are Reverend Doctor Jennifer Copeland, who is the director of the North Carolina Council of Churches, Doctor Christina Cowger, […]

Against George W. Bush’s CIA Torture Program: Roundtable

October 4, 2022 · The Protestant Libertarian Podcast

NC Council of Churches Reaffirms Resolution That Supports Abortion Rights

September 29, 2022 · INDY Week

The headline above a column published over the weekend in the Washington Post declared “I don’t want your god in charge of my health care.” Writer Kate Cohen, in the September 26 column, […]

NC Council of Churches Reaffirms Resolution That Supports Abortion Rights

September 29, 2022 · INDY Week

The headline above a column published over the weekend in the Washington Post declared “I don’t want your god in charge of my health care.” Writer Kate Cohen, in the September 26 column, […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte

RALEIGH, NC – On September 13, 2022, the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches approved an updated resolution on Reproductive Health. The resolution references a 1970 Council resolution […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 · Creative Loafing Charlotte

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

Coalition visits Greenville to talk judicial reform

September 9, 2022 · Reflector

Advocates for voting rights took aim at partisanship in the North Carolina judicial system and criticized Chief Justice Paul Newby for actions they said has made the courts less fair. […]

Coalition visits Greenville to talk judicial reform

September 9, 2022 · Reflector

Advocates for voting rights took aim at partisanship in the North Carolina judicial system and criticized Chief Justice Paul Newby for actions they said has made the courts less fair. […]

Group advocates for removal of judges from party affiliation

September 8, 2022 · WITN

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A group by the name Fair Courts NC wants to stop judges from affiliating with a political party. They are driving around the east to speak in favor […]

Group advocates for removal of judges from party affiliation

September 8, 2022 · WITN

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A group by the name Fair Courts NC wants to stop judges from affiliating with a political party. They are driving around the east to speak in favor […]

Is North Carolina’s judicial system fair? This group says no way. Here is the reason why.

August 26, 2022 · News & Record

Are actions by the General Assembly threatening the impartiality of North Carolina’s judicial system? A coalition of left-leaning nonprofits under the umbrella of a group called Fair Courts NC thinks […]

Is North Carolina’s judicial system fair? This group says no way. Here is the reason why.

August 26, 2022 · News & Record

Duke carbon plan headed for public hearing

July 20, 2022 · Smoky Mountain News

The North Carolina Utilities Commission is hosting a series of hearings this summer to take public input on the draft carbon plan that Duke Energy filed May 16. Hearing opportunities […]

Duke carbon plan headed for public hearing

July 20, 2022 · Smoky Mountain News

The North Carolina Utilities Commission is hosting a series of hearings this summer to take public input on the draft carbon plan that Duke Energy filed May 16. Hearing opportunities […]

Opioid settlement money coming to NC. How faith leaders want to see it spent.

June 29, 2022 · The News & Observer

North Carolina faith leaders started hearing from their parishioners several years ago that the opioid crisis was hitting home. They didn’t always know how to help. For many families and […]

Opioid settlement money coming to NC. How faith leaders want to see it spent.

June 29, 2022 · The News & Observer

North Carolina faith leaders started hearing from their parishioners several years ago that the opioid crisis was hitting home. They didn’t always know how to help. For many families and […]

Triangle faith leaders, community organizers react to end of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 · The News & Observer

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, people and groups across North Carolina spoke out in reaction to the end of federal protection of […]

Triangle faith leaders, community organizers react to end of Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022 · The News & Observer

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade Friday morning, people and groups across North Carolina spoke out in reaction to the end of federal protection of […]

NC Faith Leaders Call on U.S. to Pay ‘Fair Share’ for Climate-Related Loss

June 20, 2022 · Public News Service

Faith and climate leaders convene in Charlotte this week, as the Southeast Climate and Energy Network and US Climate Action Network join forces. They’re asking the nation to pay its fair share to help […]

NC Faith Leaders Call on U.S. to Pay ‘Fair Share’ for Climate-Related Loss

June 20, 2022 · Public News Service

NC Faith Groups Raise Awareness on Election Integrity

June 14, 2022 · Public News Service

As redistricting processes wrap up across the country, faith groups in North Carolina are working to raise awareness and educate residents on issues related to election integrity. Jennifer Copeland, executive […]

NC Faith Groups Raise Awareness on Election Integrity

June 14, 2022 · Public News Service

Clergy urge opioid money to go toward harm reduction

June 7, 2022 · Spectrum News 1

Fifty clergy members signed a letter, urging that opioid settlement money go toward harm reduction efforts. Watch Live on Spectrum News 1.

Clergy urge opioid money to go toward harm reduction

June 7, 2022 · Spectrum News 1

Fifty clergy members signed a letter, urging that opioid settlement money go toward harm reduction efforts. Watch Live on Spectrum News 1.

50 faith-based organizations petition for effective drug treatment funding

June 6, 2022 · WFFD

As overdose deaths in North Carolina continue to soar, a group of more than 50 statewide faith-based organizations is calling on city and county officials to act. In a letter sent […]

50 faith-based organizations petition for effective drug treatment funding

June 6, 2022 · WFFD

As overdose deaths in North Carolina continue to soar, a group of more than 50 statewide faith-based organizations is calling on city and county officials to act. In a letter sent […]

NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

June 6, 2022 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. […]

NC faith leaders say opioid funds should be used for harm reduction

June 6, 2022 · North Carolina Public Radio

North Carolina will receive $750 million from a settlement with opioid makers and distributors. A group of faith leaders is calling on local governments to use that money with compassion. […]

Health officials & faith leaders hope settlement money makes big difference in opioid crisis

June 6, 2022 · WITN

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – North Carolina will soon receive $750 million in settlement funding for substance abuse resources and treatment. The state Department of Health and Human Services reported an […]

Health officials & faith leaders hope settlement money makes big difference in opioid crisis

June 6, 2022 · WITN

1 in 6 North Carolina counties have more gun dealers than mental health providers

May 27, 2022 · ABC 11

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — While the country recovers from two mass shootings in 10 days, the national conversation is turning to two topics: gun access and mental health. In a […]

1 in 6 North Carolina counties have more gun dealers than mental health providers

May 27, 2022 · ABC 11

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — While the country recovers from two mass shootings in 10 days, the national conversation is turning to two topics: gun access and mental health. In a […]

Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

May 20, 2022 · Faith and Leadership

The North Carolina Council of Churches began addressing the issue of substance-use disorder and overdose response before its Oklahoma counterpart. Elizabeth Brewington joined the council in 2018 specifically to work in this […]

Beyond stigma and shame to recovery and hope in addressing substance-use disorder

May 20, 2022 · Faith and Leadership

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

May 5, 2022 · YES! Weekly

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

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

May 5, 2022 · YES! Weekly

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

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot

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

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot

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

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service

Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to […]

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service

How fentanyl is poisoning the drug supply in NC

March 30, 2022 · Queen City News

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – One drug is responsible for thousands of overdose deaths in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Illicitly manufactured fentanyl, often combined with other […]

How fentanyl is poisoning the drug supply in NC

March 30, 2022 · Queen City News

Overdose deaths on the rise in North Carolina

March 22, 2022 · Queen City News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As the world begins to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re learning more about the collateral damage. This week, NCDHHS leaders announced 2020 […]

Overdose deaths on the rise in North Carolina

March 22, 2022 · Queen City News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As the world begins to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re learning more about the collateral damage. This week, NCDHHS leaders announced 2020 […]

Faith Groups Work to Reduce Stigma Around HIV Testing

March 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and one in nine women with HIV are unaware they have it. Faith leaders in North Carolina are working to reduce […]

Faith Groups Work to Reduce Stigma Around HIV Testing

March 10, 2022 · Public News Service

Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and one in nine women with HIV are unaware they have it. Faith leaders in North Carolina are working to reduce […]

‘Tragedy beyond words’: 1st payments from national opioid settlement coming to NC soon

February 26, 2022 · The News & Observer

The settlement comes as North Carolina is seeing potentially record opioid deaths. A total of 3,961 people died of suspected overdoses in 2021, a 26% increase from 2020, when 3,132 […]

‘Tragedy beyond words’: 1st payments from national opioid settlement coming to NC soon

February 26, 2022 · The News & Observer

The settlement comes as North Carolina is seeing potentially record opioid deaths. A total of 3,961 people died of suspected overdoses in 2021, a 26% increase from 2020, when 3,132 […]

Opioid Settlement with Scott Briggaman

February 1, 2022 · Triangle Morning News

Radio Interview with Elizabeth Brewington, Partners in Health and Wholeness Associate Director, Overdose Response and HIV Advocacy.

Opioid Settlement with Scott Briggaman

February 1, 2022 · Triangle Morning News

Radio Interview with Elizabeth Brewington, Partners in Health and Wholeness Associate Director, Overdose Response and HIV Advocacy.

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

2021 Saw Record Number of NC Overdose Deaths

January 28, 2022 · Public News Story

Advocates and faith groups are calling for more investments in harm reduction across the state, as new provisional data shows overdose deaths have increased statewide by 26%. It is estimated more than […]

2021 Saw Record Number of NC Overdose Deaths

January 28, 2022 · Public News Story

Accountability, just the beginning

April 21, 2021 By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Accountability, just the beginning

April 21, 2021

The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing racial inequity and racial injustice, and we strive to do so to this day. […]

Beech Valley Baptist Church in Sugar Grove to Participate in Strive to Revive Cardiac Arrest Rescue Program

February 5, 2014 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

High Country Press Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and Rep. Becky Carney have selected Beech Valley […]

Beech Valley Baptist Church in Sugar Grove to Participate in Strive to Revive Cardiac Arrest Rescue Program

February 5, 2014

High Country Press Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and Rep. Becky Carney have selected Beech Valley […]

Calvary Baptist Takes Part in Cardiac Arrest Rescue Program

December 21, 2013 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

The Sylva Herald

“Our congregation is committed to protecting the health of our members, and Strive to Revive helps us take this commitment to the next level,” said the Rev. Avery Brown, church pastor. “With more than 50-75 people attending our church each week, we have the potential to save lives and make a real difference in our community.” Strive to Revive kicked off in Charlotte in 2010 by awarding 20 organizations with AEDs and CPR training. BCBSNC, the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and Carney are committed to expanding the program statewide by distributing AEDs and providing CPR training to places of worship across North Carolina with the goal of reaching all 100 counties.

Calvary Baptist Takes Part in Cardiac Arrest Rescue Program

December 21, 2013

The Sylva Herald

Strive to Revive kicked off in Charlotte in 2010 by awarding 20 organizations with AEDs and CPR training. BCBSNC, the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and Carney are committed to expanding the program statewide by distributing AEDs and providing CPR training to places of worship across North Carolina with the goal of reaching all 100 counties.

Immigration Reform: Time is Running Out

November 16, 2013 By chris

NC Policy Watch

This week, House Speaker John Boehner stated flatly that there will not be any conference with the bipartisan Senate immigration reform bill. We're hearing one excuse after another about how immigration reform is too complicated and there isn't enough time for a vote. After months of dithering, it's clear that House leaders are hoping to run out the clock on immigration. If it holds true that the House doesn't vote on any other immigration bills, then an amendment to deport DREAM-eligible immigrants — which passed with overwhelming GOP support in June — will be the only immigration measure to have received a vote on the floor of the House in 2013.

Immigration Reform: Time is Running Out

November 16, 2013

NC Policy Watch

This week, House Speaker John Boehner stated flatly that there will not be any conference with the bipartisan Senate immigration reform bill. We’re hearing one excuse after another about how immigration reform is too complicated and there isn’t enough time for a vote. After months of dithering, it’s clear that House leaders are hoping to run out the clock on immigration. If it holds true that the House doesn’t vote on any other immigration bills, then an amendment to deport DREAM-eligible immigrants — which passed with overwhelming GOP support in June — will be the only immigration measure to have received a vote on the floor of the House in 2013.

For I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Nothing

September 9, 2013 By chris

The Jefferson Post

Have you ever gone to bed hungry? Have you ever skipped a meal so that your children could eat? Have you ever waited in a long line to take home a bag of leftover groceries that was no longer fit for store shelves? Did you know that 1 in 6 North Carolina households reported serious problems affording adequate nutritious food at some point last year, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Of the North Carolinians experiencing this food insecurity, some 5.5 percent experienced very low food security – meaning that one or more household members had to reduce their food intake at least some time during the year.

For I Was Hungry and You Gave Me Nothing

September 9, 2013

The Jefferson Post

Did you know that 1 in 6 North Carolina households reported serious problems affording adequate nutritious food at some point last year, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture today. Of the North Carolinians experiencing this food insecurity, some 5.5 percent experienced very low food security – meaning that one or more household members had to reduce their food intake at least some time during the year.

Why I Went to the Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform

August 29, 2013 By chris

Durham Herald-Sun On Sunday August 25, about a hundred Durham residents and faith leaders from seven different traditions gathered at the People’s Plaza to pray for our elected officials. As people with different stories, different colors of skin, even different faiths, we were united in our hope that Rep. Butterfield, Rep. Coble, Rep. Price and their colleagues in the House will support a just and moral immigration reform that offers a pathway to citizenship, unifies families, supports workers, and moves us forward together.

Why I Went to the Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform

August 29, 2013

Durham Herald-Sun

On Sunday August 25, about a hundred Durham residents and faith leaders from seven different traditions gathered at the People’s Plaza to pray for our elected officials. As people with different stories, different colors of skin, even different faiths, we were united in our hope that Rep. Butterfield, Rep. Coble, Rep. Price and their colleagues in the House will support a just and moral immigration reform that offers a pathway to citizenship, unifies families, supports workers, and moves us forward together.

The Liberal Protest that Would Shock the Right: Moral Monday

August 4, 2013 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Salon

Every week prayers and gospel songs infuse the air and participants offer blessings to the latest batch of 100 or so activists entering the Raleigh General Assembly building to commit civil disobedience. If you’re not from here, it may all seem a little counter-intuitive: A movement for inclusive and just secular governance that is deeply inflected with Christian ethics and arguments.

The Liberal Protest that Would Shock the Right: Moral Monday

August 4, 2013

Salon

Social Service Groups to Enroll NC Residents for Subsidized Insurance

July 22, 2013 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

Raleigh News & Observer

They plan to fan out across the state visiting community centers, school gyms, churches, libraries, waiting rooms and shopping centers. Their goal: Sign up as many North Carolina residents as possible for subsidized insurance under the nation’s health care law.

Social Service Groups to Enroll NC Residents for Subsidized Insurance

July 22, 2013

Raleigh News & Observer

How NC Tax-reform Plans Could Fray Safety Nets

July 13, 2013 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The News & Observer

These are difficult times. We pray that our lawmakers and governor will demonstrate compassion for our fellow North Carolinians who need food, clothing, health care and shelter and for the many charitable nonprofit organizations that provide this support.

How NC Tax-reform Plans Could Fray Safety Nets

July 13, 2013

The News & Observer

Laurinburg Presbyterian Lets People Grow Food on its Property

July 9, 2013 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

The Fayetteville Observer

Sam Thompson was looking for a sunny spot to plant tomatoes. He ended up leading an award-winning community revolution. Thompson, an elder at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, pitched the idea of a community garden to the church six years ago. What began as a creative use for otherwise empty church property was recently awarded an equipment grant by the North Carolina Council of Churches and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. "We're using the grant funds to dig a well," Thompson said. "Wouldn't you know this would be the wettest June in years."

Laurinburg Presbyterian Lets People Grow Food on its Property

July 9, 2013

The Fayetteville Observer

Sam Thompson was looking for a sunny spot to plant tomatoes. He ended up leading an award-winning community revolution. Thompson, an elder at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, pitched the idea of a community garden to the church six years ago. What began as a creative use for otherwise empty church property was recently awarded an equipment grant by the North Carolina Council of Churches and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. “We’re using the grant funds to dig a well,” Thompson said. “Wouldn’t you know this would be the wettest June in years.”

Grant to Strengthen Community Garden Program

July 4, 2013 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

Winston-Salem Chronicle

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) Foundation has partnered with the North Carolina Council of Churches to provide grants to faith-based organizations to help them supply healthy eating alternatives to their members and underserved communities. United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (UMMBC) is one of 20 faith-based organizations that have received a $5,000 Healthy Eating Equipment Grant. The church will use the grant to purchase much needed equipment and supplies to support the 10 gardens that now comprise the S.G. Atkins Community Gardens at Winston-Salem State University.

Grant to Strengthen Community Garden Program

July 4, 2013

Winston-Salem Chronicle

United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church (UMMBC) is one of 20 faith-based organizations that have received a $5,000 Healthy Eating Equipment Grant. The church will use the grant to purchase much needed equipment and supplies to support the 10 gardens that now comprise the S.G. Atkins Community Gardens at Winston-Salem State University.

Piney Grove Baptist Ministries Helped with Healthy Eating Equipment Grant

July 3, 2013 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

Mt. Airy News

Piney Grove Baptist Church’s food ministries recently got a boost from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation (BCBSNC) in the form of a $5,000 healthy eating equipment grant. The effort is a partnership between BCBSNC and the North Carolina Council of Churches to provide equipment for 20 faith-based organizations to bring healthier food to their members and communities. More than $90,000 in equipment grants are being used to provide canning and cooking supplies, expand church community gardens and increase storage for fresh produce.

Piney Grove Baptist Ministries Helped with Healthy Eating Equipment Grant

July 3, 2013

Mt. Airy News

Preparing the Way: Blessed are the Peacemakers

March 26, 2013 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Sojo.net

Jesus was a peacemaking, blessed child of God, but he also was an “other.” Reviled and persecuted, he was the paperless son of displaced immigrant parents. The prophetic iconoclast. That guy who hung out with those people, the type most modern leaders would not associate with, except for a photo opportunity at a Thanksgiving Day soup kitchen. Let us remember on Sunday when we celebrate his resurrection, that Jesus was crucified because he was an outsider whose way of doing things scared and angered the powers-that-be.

Preparing the Way: Blessed are the Peacemakers

March 26, 2013

Sojo.net

Letter to the Editor: On Pink Licenses

March 5, 2013 By chris

Raleigh News & Observer

There’s no shortage of solutions in search of problems these days in Raleigh. One classic example is the proposed pink licenses for young immigrants who are granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The special licenses, approved by Gov. Pat McCrory, were neither requested by law enforcement nor designed to follow what other states have done.

Letter to the Editor: On Pink Licenses

March 5, 2013

Raleigh News & Observer

Conference Explores Dimensions Of Food Justice

March 3, 2013 By chris

By Eric Ginsburg, YES Weekly

Dozens of organizations and hundreds of people from throughout the area came together in Greensboro last week to talk about an issue central in everyone’s lives: food. The Come to the Table conference, held at UNCG, was designed to assemble people who are working on and concerned with food issues to learn, network and organize around food access and justice.

Conference Explores Dimensions Of Food Justice

March 3, 2013

By Eric Ginsburg, YES Weekly

Faith and Weight Loss: NC Churches Encourage Members to be Healthy

December 31, 2012 By Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness

Public News Service - NC

Weight loss is the most popular New Year's resolution being made by North Carolinians and people around the country, according to new data from the University of Scranton. The goal of being healthier is even making its way into churches around the state, through a program sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Churches.

Faith and Weight Loss: NC Churches Encourage Members to be Healthy

December 31, 2012

Public News Service – NC

Weight loss is the most popular New Year’s resolution being made by North Carolinians and people around the country, according to new data from the University of Scranton. The goal of being healthier is even making its way into churches around the state, through a program sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Churches.

Making Peace between a Planet and Its People

December 1, 2012 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Baptist Peacemaker

Google “care for creation” and you’ll find it’s a panreligious movement. If nothing else, this demonstrates that all major religions—Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Catholic, Protestant, Evangelical and Baptist—all agree on at least one thing. Can I get an “amen” to that? It’s good that this is the case. Reconciliation between a planet needing stewardship and inhabitants who often refuse to see that need will require everything from global to grassroots activity.

Making Peace between a Planet and Its People

December 1, 2012

Baptist Peacemaker

It’s good that this is the case. Reconciliation between a planet needing stewardship and inhabitants who often refuse to see that need will require everything from global to grassroots activity.

CPR Less Likely in Low Income Neighborhoods

November 5, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

WFMY News 2HD

Ramsuer, NC - What if your chances of surviving a heart attack, or sudden cardiac arrest, depended on the neighborhood you lived in? According to a new study, it just may. The New England Journal of Medicine suggests CPR by a bystander is less likely in low-income areas. They go on to say there is a direct relationship between household income and the racial makeup of a neighborhood.

CPR Less Likely in Low Income Neighborhoods

November 5, 2012

WFMY News 2HD

Ramsuer, NC – What if your chances of surviving a heart attack, or sudden cardiac arrest, depended on the neighborhood you lived in? According to a new study, it just may. The New England Journal of Medicine suggests CPR by a bystander is less likely in low-income areas. They go on to say there is a direct relationship between household income and the racial makeup of a neighborhood.

Mt. Zion Picked To Receive Life Saving Tools

September 16, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

Winston-Salem Chronicle

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, the North Carolina Council of Churches, the American Red Cross and State Rep. Becky Carney have selected Winston-Salem’s Mt. Zion Baptist Church as one of 150 places of worship across the state to participate in Strive to Revive.

Mt. Zion Picked To Receive Life Saving Tools

September 16, 2012

Winston-Salem Chronicle

North Carolina UCC Receives Heart Defibrillator Through Health and Wellness Program

September 14, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

UCC News

Parkway United Church of Christ is now ready to take action if someone in the building shows signs of a heart attack. Through the North Carolina Council of Churches' Strive to Revive program, the Winston-Salem congregation qualified for a free automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR training, and the Rev. Craig Schaub made sure his church took advantage of the opportunity.

North Carolina UCC Receives Heart Defibrillator Through Health and Wellness Program

September 14, 2012

UCC News

Parkway United Church of Christ is now ready to take action if someone in the building shows signs of a heart attack. Through the North Carolina Council of Churches’ Strive to Revive program, the Winston-Salem congregation qualified for a free automated external defibrillator (AED) and CPR training, and the Rev. Craig Schaub made sure his church took advantage of the opportunity.

Blue Cross Giving Churches the Tools to Treat Heart Attacks

August 28, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

Winston-Salem Journal

Placing defibrillators in houses of worship — including eight in Winston-Salem — is part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C.'s strategy for extending the reach of health care into community gathering places. The insurer and churches hope there will be a pay-it-forward element from the free CPR training that goes along with the automated external defibrillators. "Most people don't want to be in a helpless place when they see someone having a cardiac arrest," said Bruce Hayes, associate pastor at Reynolda Church.

Blue Cross Giving Churches the Tools to Treat Heart Attacks

August 28, 2012

Winston-Salem Journal

Placing defibrillators in houses of worship — including eight in Winston-Salem — is part of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C.’s strategy for extending the reach of health care into community gathering places.

The insurer and churches hope there will be a pay-it-forward element from the free CPR training that goes along with the automated external defibrillators.

“Most people don’t want to be in a helpless place when they see someone having a cardiac arrest,” said Bruce Hayes, associate pastor at Reynolda Church.

BCBSNC Grant Funds Defibrillators, Training for Churches

August 17, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

Durham-Herald Sun

DURHAM – Over the next three years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will fund 150 Automated External Defibrillators and training for places of worship across the state, with 33 already lined up. BCBSNC President and CEO J. Bradley Wilson made the announcement Tuesday at First Calvary Baptist Church in Durham along with Strive to Revive partners the American Red Cross, the North Carolina Council of Churches and N.C. Rep. Becky Carney (D-Mecklenburg).

BCBSNC Grant Funds Defibrillators, Training for Churches

August 17, 2012

Durham-Herald Sun

Program Aims To Put Defibrillators In Churches

August 17, 2012 By Trinh Le, Former Strive to Revive Assistant - Partners in Health and Wholeness

WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio

Eric Hodge: Several state organizations are banding together give churches the tools to save lives. Gurnal Scott reports. Gurnal Scott: State Representative Becky Carney of Charlotte will never forget April 2nd, 2009..the day a portable defibrillator revived her after a near-fatal heart attack at the General Assembly Rep. Becky Carney: One story can propel a great movement within a community.

Program Aims To Put Defibrillators In Churches

August 17, 2012

WUNC 91.5 North Carolina Public Radio

Eric Hodge: Several state organizations are banding together give churches the tools to save lives. Gurnal Scott reports.
Gurnal Scott: State Representative Becky Carney of Charlotte will never forget April 2nd, 2009..the day a portable defibrillator revived her after a near-fatal heart attack at the General Assembly
Rep. Becky Carney: One story can propel a great movement within a community.

Racial Justice Act Supporters Push to Sustain Veto of New Bill

July 2, 2012 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The News & Observer

Death penalty opponents and advocates of the state’s Racial Justice Act have embarked on an intense petition drive, letter-writing and email campaign, targeting five Democrats in the state House of Representatives. The goal is to persuade the representatives to sustain the governor’s Thursday veto of the legislature’s overhaul of the Racial Justice Act.

Racial Justice Act Supporters Push to Sustain Veto of New Bill

July 2, 2012

The News & Observer

The goal is to persuade the representatives to sustain the governor’s Thursday veto of the legislature’s overhaul of the Racial Justice Act.

Health On Earth

July 2, 2012 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The News & Observer

The N.C. Council of Churches rejoices in the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act, affirming the decades-long concerns of the council for those without health care.

Health On Earth

July 2, 2012

The News & Observer

The N.C. Council of Churches rejoices in the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act, affirming the decades-long concerns of the council for those without health care.

North Carolina: Don’t Follow Arizona

June 29, 2012 By chris

Sojourners | God's Politics

The recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court should put to rest any notion of North Carolina trying to enact an Arizona- or Alabama-style immigration bill. While we remain concerned that the ruling could leave the door open for legalized racial profiling, the Court has made clear that immigration policy and enforcement should be left up to the federal government.

North Carolina: Don’t Follow Arizona

June 29, 2012

Sojourners | God’s Politics

Health Care for All God’s Children — ACA Upheld

June 28, 2012 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The NC Council of Churches rejoices in today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which affirms the decades-long work and concerns of the NCCC […]

Health Care for All God’s Children — ACA Upheld

June 28, 2012

The NC Council of Churches rejoices in today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which affirms the decades-long work and concerns of the NCCC […]

County clergy meet, talk immigration

May 31, 2012 By chris

Goldsboro News-Argus

Immigration is not just a political issue — it is about life and death, an advocate who works with churches told Wayne County clergy Tuesday. Chris Liu-Beers, program associate with the North Carolina Council of Churches, met with 17 local religious leaders during a special breakfast designed to encourage conversations about the topic and how churches can play a role.

One of those sharing his experiences with the immigrant community was the Rev. John Richardson, a regional minister with the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. He equated the immigration issue to the story of the Good Samaritan in the Bible.