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Advocates Call for NCGA to Support Gov. Stein Veto of Senate Bill 266

By North Carolina Council of Churches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2025 Advocates Call for NCGA to Support Gov. Stein Veto of Senate Bill 266 The “Ratepayer Risks Act” could add $23 billion in fossil […]

Advocates Call for NCGA to Support Gov. Stein Veto of Senate Bill 266

by North Carolina Council of Churches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 28, 2025 Advocates Call for NCGA to Support Gov. Stein Veto of Senate Bill 266 The “Ratepayer Risks Act” could add $23 billion in fossil […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Sheriffs to Protect Immigrant Communities

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches has sent a formal letter, signed by the leadership of the denominational members of the Council, to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Urges Sheriffs to Protect Immigrant Communities

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches has sent a formal letter, signed by the leadership of the denominational members of the Council, to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ […]

More Than Two Dozen Christian and Jewish Denominations and Associations Sue to Protect Religious Freedoms

By North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches is proud to stand as a plaintiff to affirm the sacred obligation to welcome and care for our immigrant neighbors.  Read more in the […]

More Than Two Dozen Christian and Jewish Denominations and Associations Sue to Protect Religious Freedoms

by North Carolina Council of Churches

The North Carolina Council of Churches is proud to stand as a plaintiff to affirm the sacred obligation to welcome and care for our immigrant neighbors.  Read more in the […]

North Carolina religious leaders support Governor Cooper’s death row commutations

By North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina Council of Churches and our 19 member denominations stand with Governor Roy Cooper who has commuted 15 death sentences to prison terms. The […]

North Carolina religious leaders support Governor Cooper’s death row commutations

by North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina Council of Churches and our 19 member denominations stand with Governor Roy Cooper who has commuted 15 death sentences to prison terms. The […]

North Carolina Council of Churches applauds President Biden’s death penalty commutations, calls for action in North Carolina

By North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina Council of Churches and our 19 denomination members commend President Biden for his move to commute the sentences of many of those on […]

North Carolina Council of Churches applauds President Biden’s death penalty commutations, calls for action in North Carolina

by North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The North Carolina Council of Churches and our 19 denomination members commend President Biden for his move to commute the sentences of many of those on […]

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

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches proudly announces the release of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide. This vital resource is designed to help people of faith integrate […]

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

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches proudly announces the release of the Faithful Voter Reflection Guide. This vital resource is designed to help people of faith integrate […]

Faithful Event: Reproductive Rights through a Spiritual Lens

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

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., […]

The NC Council of Churches files a comment with the NC Utility Commission in support of low-income households

By Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches (Council) has filed a comment with the North Carolina Utility Commission (Commission) about Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase, urging that greater […]

The NC Council of Churches files a comment with the NC Utility Commission in support of low-income households

by Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director

RALEIGH, NC – The North Carolina Council of Churches (Council) has filed a comment with the North Carolina Utility Commission (Commission) about Duke Energy’s proposed rate increase, urging that greater […]

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

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

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

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

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

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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, […]

Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville Church

By North Carolina Council of Churches

THOMASVILLE, NC — This past Sunday, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the North Carolina Council of Churches presented the inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence […]

Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville Church

by North Carolina Council of Churches

THOMASVILLE, NC — This past Sunday, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the North Carolina Council of Churches presented the inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence […]

NAACP PRESS RELEASE: Trump Coup Attempt

By North Carolina Council of Churches

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2021 Contacts:Joy Cook, NC NAACP, 336-970-8131, joy.cook@naacpnc.orgMorgan Pratt, NC NAACP, morgan.pratt@naacpnc.org Rev. Dr. Anthony Spearman Many who love democracy tremble for the United States of America tonight.  […]

NAACP PRESS RELEASE: Trump Coup Attempt

by North Carolina Council of Churches

For Immediate Release: January 7, 2021 Contacts:Joy Cook, NC NAACP, 336-970-8131, joy.cook@naacpnc.orgMorgan Pratt, NC NAACP, morgan.pratt@naacpnc.org Rev. Dr. Anthony Spearman Many who love democracy tremble for the United States of America tonight.  […]