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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T083000
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SUMMARY:NC Council of Churches Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open. \nThe NCCC’s 2017 Legislative Seminar takes place Monday\, March 27 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church\, 4801 Six Forks Road\, Raleigh. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and programming starts at 9:15. After three workshop sessions during the day\, a brief closing worship takes place at 3:30. \nWhether you are new to grassroots advocacy or have been engaged in this critical work for some time\, the Seminar offers the opportunity to hear updates on issues being discussed at the General Assembly\, network with others who share your concerns\, and learn how you can make a difference. The Council’s seminar is unique in North Carolina in bringing together progressive people of faith to learn ways they can impact legislation in our state. \nThe schedule for the day is: \n8:30 a.m. – Check in (Light breakfast provided by Partners in Health and Wholeness ) \n9:15 a.m. – Opening Worship\, led by the Revs. Jill and Rick Edens\, United Church of Chapel Hill\n \nChoice of one Workshop per Session \n10:15 -11:15 a.m. Workshops – Session 1  \nStresses on Elections: Press Millen\, Attorney\, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice; counsel for voting rights advocates \n\nLegislators unhappy with Roy Cooper’s win over Gov. Pat McCrory want to overhaul the state’s election oversight machinery. Examining consequences if the courts allow these changes; also looking at Republican complaints that the 2016 elections were tainted. \n\n Health Care Decisions: Willona Stallings\, Director\, NC Get Covered \n\nWhat’s at stake in the ongoing debate over health care reform; how can more low-income NC residents get routine care? Is there a workable alternative here to Obamacare if it’s repealed?\n\nImmigrants Among Us: Lori Fernald Khamala\, Immigrants Rights Program Director\, American Friends Service Committee \n\nWill the legislature’s hostility toward immigrants be reinforced by new federal policies? Status of anti-immigrant efforts such as obstacles to resettlement and a ban on sanctuary cities.\n\nEngaging Young Adults: Jennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches \n\nHow can churches help convince more young people to get involved in the political process — at least\, to become informed and to vote?\n\nGovernor’s Powers Under Attack: Chris Fitzsimon\, Executive Director\, NC Policy Watch \n\nThe legislature has moved on a broad front to restrict Gov. Cooper’s powers. Which efforts are likely to succeed\, which to fail? Which are most significant? Cooper’s responses\, in and out of court.\n\n Taxes and Budget: Alexandra Sirota\, Director\, Budget & Tax Center of the NC Justice Center \n\nOngoing impact of tax cuts and shifts; effects on working families. Gov. Cooper’s budget priorities — what would change? What should progressives see as most important?\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.  Lunch\, Award Presentation\, and Keynote – The Faith Active in Public Life Award will be presented to U.S. Rep. David Price and to Lisa Price\, founder of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence. David Price will provide the keynote on the impact federal actions are having and will have on North Carolina. \n\n1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshops – Session 2 \nRedistricting and Elections: Anita Earls\, Executive Director\, Southern Coalition for Social Justice \n\nWhat’s the outlook for a special legislative election in 2017? Were legislative district maps redrawn\, in compliance with the March 15 deadline\, or was that requirement lifted by the Supreme Court? Prospects for nonpartisan redistricting to curb racial and partisan gerrymanders.\n\nOrganizing in Churches/GOTV: T. Anthony Spearman\, President\, NC Council of Churches; Vice President\, NC  NAACP \n\nWhat can and should churches do to boost the number of voters? Parameters for church-based voter education and encouragement; why such efforts matter.\n\nA Shared Fate: Rural and Urban NC in an Age of Economic Divergence: Jason Gray\, Senior Fellow\, NC Rural Center \n\nDespite the common phrase of the “rural-urban divide” there is far more that unites than divides rural and urban in NC. Still\, the economic divergence is a reality. We’ll discuss this and strategies that work for deeper connections and solutions.\n\nCreating Communion with Elected Officials on LGBTQ Issues: Brent Childers\, Director of Faith Outreach\, Equality NC \n\nRecent polling data indicates a majority of persons of faith in North Carolina are opposed to legislation that targets the LGBTQ community with discrimination but those faith voices for equality need more visibility\, particularly in rural and non-urban areas of our state. Strategies for affirming faith communities and individuals to be seen and heard by their elected officials. \n\nPrivatizing Public Schools: Kristy Moore\, Vice President\, NC Association of Educators \n\nThe “school choice” movement gathers steam despite mixed academic results; impact on public school systems. Church/state issues. How NC’s education governance dispute comes into play.\n\nSpotlight on the Courts: Rob Schofield\, Director of Research\, NC Policy Watch \n\nState and federal judges are considering major lawsuits over voting rights\, redistricting\, election administration. Implications of court roster changes; partisanship vs. judicial independence.\n\n 2:15 -3:15 p.m. Workshops – Session 3 \nAdvocacy 101: Beth Messersmith\, Campaign Director\, NC MomsRising; Jennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches \n\nWhether you are brand news to grassroots advocacy or just in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide effective strategies for progressive\, faith-based action.\n\nVoting Rights: Allison Riggs\, Senior Staff Attorney\, Southern Coalition for Social Justice \n\nOngoing legal efforts to ensure full\, fair access to the polls. Effects of recent court victories. Will the legislature try again with voter ID or cutbacks in early voting?\n\nElection Results – How They Broke Down: Brad Crone\, President\, Campaign Connections \n\nDrilling into 2016 election results; who voted for whom\, and why? Implications for progressives.\n\nEnvironmental Conflicts: Brooks Rainey Pearson\, Staff Attorney\, Southern Environmental Law Center \n\nCan a new governor strengthen environmental policies weakened by a conservative legislature? Alternative energy sources\, coastal and stream protection\, air quality.\n\nNorth Carolina’s Rightward Turn – A Status Report: Chris Fitzsimon and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch \n\nNorth Carolina has now endured six-plus years of conservative rule. Where do things stand? How extensive is the damage? Where does the ideological battle of ideas stand? Is the Right spent or just getting started? More importantly\, what are the prospects for the progressive resistance and what should caring and thinking people be doing about it?\n\n3:30 p.m. Benediction and Charge\nRegistration is underway. The cost\, including lunch\, is $25; $15 for students. Anyone who also registers for the Jack Crum Conference taking place March 25 in Greenville can attend both events at a discounted rate of $40. More information is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-nc-council-churches-legislative-seminar/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T185944Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry -- Radical Welcome\, Living with "The Other"
DESCRIPTION:More information is available here. \nRegistration is available here. \nKeynote Speaker: Marcia Owen\, Former Director of the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham \nLuncheon Speaker: Rev Carolyn Schuldt\, Executive Director of Open Table Ministry\, Durham \nOpening Worship: Rev. Carl Kenney\, Pastor and Writer \nClosing Worship: Bishop Will Willimon; Bishop in the United Methodist Church \nSchedule: Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The program will begin at 10 AM with words of welcome by Rev Jon Strother\, host pastor Jarvis UMC Greenville. Opening worship will begin at 10:10 AM. The Keynote Address will be 10:45 -11:20\, including some time for Q &A. After a short break\, the first workshop will be 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Lunch\, including the luncheon speaker will be 12:30-1:30 PM. A second workshop will be 1:30-2:30 PM. Closing worship will begin at 2:45 and end no later than 3:45 PM. \nWorkshops/Speakers (Working Titles only; Subject to Change) \nFirst Americans: Rev. Terry Hunt (confirmed)\, possibly with Gary Locklear .\nImmigrant Rights: Jose Luis Villasenor\, Apex UMC Fiesta Cristiana. Ernesto Barigurette\nIslamophobia: Manzoor Cheema.\nHomeless & Helpless. This workshop will be offered by:\n– Greenville Shelter Director Bob Williams\n– Trillium (Managed Care Organization) Local Office Director Keith Ledgeworth\n– Both NAMI Chapter Leaders​-Christine Spencer and Millie Hagler\n– Rev. David W. Girod\, ACT Case Manager for over 4 years\, currently In-Reach Specialist for MCO in Central NC\n– Leona Love\, LCSW\, Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader\, Pathways To Life.\nFor First Americans drop Gary Locklear.\nRelating to Persons with Disabilities. Cathy Green\, UMC Persons with Disabilities Mission\nWelcoming LGBTQ Community. Helen Ryde-Southeastern Coordinator for Reconciling Ministries Network and Reverend Tuck Taylor Loveland\, Pastor at Black Creek UMC and Assistant to the District Superintendant Heritage District. \nWorkshops will be repeated\, if possible\, allowing people to attend two workshops during the conference. \nCo-Sponsors\nThe NC Conference Board of Church and Society \nThe NC Council of Churches \nRegistration Fees\nAdvance Registration for Jack Crum Conference only: $25 (regular); $12.50 (students)\nDay of Event Jack Crum only: $30 (regular); $15 (students)\nJack Crum Conference & NCCC Legislative Seminar: $40. MFSA will give $20 to NCCC.\nJack Crum plus MFSA membership: $80\nJack Crum\, MFSA membership\, and Gayle Felton luncheon: $90\nJack Crum\, MFS membership\, Gayle Felton luncheon\, and NCCC Seminar: $110 \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry-radical-welcome-living/
LOCATION:Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church\, 510 South Washington Street\, Greenville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T185333Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Justice Pathways in NC
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Southern Conference of the UCC and the North Carolina Council of Churches\, “Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina” brings together activists and experts for a weekend of presentations\, discussions\, and community building around the environment as an issue of personal health and of social justice.\n \nRegister here. \nWhile the event is free\, donations will be encouraged for Saturday lunch. In addition\, Friday night’s dinner will be a potluck\, so feel free to bring a dish.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/creation-justice-pathways-nc/
LOCATION:Parkway United Church of Christ\, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,NCIPL,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160827T182051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T153834Z
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SUMMARY:Dare to Dream: Ecumenical Educational Conference on Peace and Justice in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 24\, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nDinner and Presentation by the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nWhite Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 1704 Oberlin Rd\, Raleigh NC\nREGISTRATION is March 1 – 17\, 2017 through www.whitememorial.org\nGo to Event Registration or call 919-834-3424\nDinner is $6.00\, payable by cash\, check or credit card at the door.\nCheck-in will be in Geneva Hall\, and food will be served buffet style.\nDining and presentation will occur in Pickard Hall.\nA campus map and directions can be found on the website. \nSaturday\, March 25\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nInterfaith Conversation and Lunch with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nChurch of Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliott Road\, Chapel Hill\nREGISTRATION is March 1 – 17\, 2017 by emailing churchrec@churchrec.org\, or calling 919-929-2127.\nCatered lunch is $10.00\, payable by cash or check at the door. \nSaturday\, March 25\, 7:30 p.m.\nDavid LaMotte – Musician\, Author and Speaker\nAppearing at Church of Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliott Road\, Chapel Hill\nNo registration is required. Free to the public. \nSunday\, March 26\, 11:00 a.m.\nWorship with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nDuke University Chapel\, 401 Chapel Drive\, Durham\n \nA one page handout to post or share is available here. For more information or questions\, please contact Kathy Huffstetler at Huffstetler.k@gmail.com or call 919-815-1748.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/dare-dream-ecumenical-educational-conference-peace-justice-middle-east/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T150009Z
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SUMMARY:Bread for the World North Carolina Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s convention is “Raising Our Voices to End Hunger: Training Successful Advocates.” \nAlong with a keynote address from Gene Nichol\, law professor with the UNC Center on Poverty\, Work\, and Opportunity\, workshop include: \n\nEnding Hunger Through Congressional Lobbying\nUsing Social Media to End Hunger\nPreparing your Congregation to be Successful Hunger Advocates\nEnding Hunger in Durham\nSustainable Food Choices\nBFW’s 2017 Hunger Report: Fragile Environments\, Resilient Communities\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/bread-world-north-carolina-annual-convention/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Food,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T022938Z
UID:22513-1486801800-1486814400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ People's Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Moral March on Raleigh is part of a love and justice movement working on an intersectional agenda to support public education\, economic sustainability\, workers’ rights and livable wages\, health care for all\, Medicaid expansion\, environmental justice\, equal protection under the law without regard to race\, immigration status\, gender\, gender identity or sexual orientation\, voting rights for all\, and criminal justice. \nGather and rally at 8:30 a.m. across from Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. If you’d like to march with Council friends\, please meet at the corner of South and Salisbury streets at 9 a.m. \nMarch begins at 10 a.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/11th-annual-moral-march-raleigh-hkonj-peoples-assembly/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T145601Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Loving our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors in a New Administration
DESCRIPTION:On January 20\, 2017\, the Trump administration begins\, and we know that this represents a serious danger for our immigrant and refugee communities. To protect the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees\, to keep their families intact\, and to make the United States into a welcoming place for all migrants requires all of us working together to take action. \nPlease join us for the webinar “Loving Our Neighbors in a New Administration.” This webinar will begin with updates from Christy Williams of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network about what to expect in the coming weeks and months and how that could affect immigrants and refugees both at a federal and state level. Then\, we will offer concrete ways you and your congregation can speak out and take action alongside our newest immigrant and refugee neighbors. After this we will ask participants to end the call by filling out a short survey about where they are located and how they would like to be involved based on the opportunities offered. It is our hope that we can create coalitions of people of faith who want to work together to create relationships and spaces that will protect\, serve\, and welcome all of our neighbors. We cannot wait to see what could happen in the coming weeks and months. Instead\, we must be proactive and continue to build a powerful movement that is driven locally and organized across North Carolina. Please join us and share with others in your congregation.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/webinar-loving-immigrant-refugee-neighbors-new-administration/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170117T173459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T173459Z
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SUMMARY:Loving Our Neighbor: Embodying Sanctuary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Duke Divinity School is sponsoring a conference to practically equip religious leaders and places of worship in the ministry of providing sanctuary to immigrants and vulnerable populations. \nLoving Our Neighbor: Embodying Sanctuary will explore how sanctuary is grounded in faith convictions\, the history of the Sanctuary Movement\, implementation for today\, and potential legal implications in the state of North Carolina. Break-out sessions will encourage participants to network with others and emerge with concrete action plans. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/loving-neighbor-embodying-sanctuary-conference/
LOCATION:Duke Memorial United Methodist Church\, 504 West Chapel Hill Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20170103T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T185010Z
UID:22426-1484762400-1484769600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Vigil for Justice and Reconciliation Followed by a Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief service to pray for justice and reconciliation in our nation and world. As we gather in the days between the commemoration of the work and witness of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. and the inauguration of a new president\, you are invited to bring your concerns\, fears\, and hopes to this prayer vigil led by representatives of various faith communities from throughout the region. \nImmediately following the vigil\, we will break bread together\, to share hospitality and to celebrate the diversity and strength of our community. Please bring a dish to share and a donation for the Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry. \nCo-sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/vigil-justice-reconciliation-followed-potluck-dinner/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20161024T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T144622Z
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know Our Muslim Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Christian leaders\, lay and ordained\, seeking to discover theological and practical tools for engaging with Muslims in our communities. It is sponsored by the Council’s Christian Unity Committee. \nRegistration begins at 9:30 a.m. on December 2\, and the cost covers lunch and refreshments. \nFor more information or if you have special dietary requirements\, contact Pierson Shaw at 828-238-9065. Please share this flier within your faith community.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/getting-to-know-our-muslim-neighbor/
LOCATION:Hood Theological Seminary Aymer Center\, 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160915T152840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T152840Z
UID:21680-1474624800-1474639200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn western NC\, the workshop will take place: \nFriday\, September 23\nFirst United Church of Christ\n20 Oak Street\, Asheville \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-5/
LOCATION:First United Church of Christ\, 20 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160915T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T152044Z
UID:21677-1474538400-1474552800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn Charlotte\, the workshop takes place: \nThursday\, September 22\nSelwyn Presbyterian Church\n2929 Selwyn Avenue\, Charlotte \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-4/
LOCATION:Selwyn Presbyterian Church\, 2929 Selwyn Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160915T151147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T151147Z
UID:21674-1474452000-1474466400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn the Triangle\, the workshop takes place: \nWednesday\, September 21\nFirst Presbyterian Church\n305 East Main Street\, Durham \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-3/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 305 East Main Street\, Durham
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160915T150150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T154953Z
UID:21668-1474365600-1474380000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn eastern NC\, the workshop takes place: \nTuesday\, September 20\nSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n401 East 4th Street\, Greenville \nThe workshops will run from  10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 401 East 4th Street\, Greenville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160705T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T192430Z
UID:21387-1467849600-1468195199@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day spirit\, justice\, music and arts festival where all kinds of people come together\, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers\, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders\, writers\, dreamers\, artists\, visionaries\, social justice activists\, peace-makers. This year the Council will be in attendance presenting several different workshops. Executive Director\, Jennifer Copeland\, will be presenting a workshop entitled “Troubling the Parables;” Susannah Tuttle\, Director of Interfaith Power & Light\, will be on a panel about creation care; and Jennie Belle\, Director of Immigration & Farmworkers\, will be leading a workshop on sacred dance for storytelling. A full schedule can be found here. Tickets are still available and be purchased for 25% off with the code BEMYGUEST. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wild-goose-festival/
LOCATION:Hot Springs\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,NCIPL,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160216T135822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T151652Z
UID:20571-1461402000-1461423600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Critical Issues Seminar -- Race\, Power\, and Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong discussion of race as it impacts some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina and the nation. \nWe will begin the day with worship and a structured conversation between Eboni Marshall Turman\, Assistant Research Professor of Theological Ethics and Black Church Studies and Director of the Office of Black Church Studies Duke Divinity School\, and Timothy Tyson\, Visiting Professor of American Christianity and Southern Culture at Duke University. \nTwo sessions of workshops will follow on topics including: \n\nPressures on voting rights led by Anita Earls of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.\nRacial patterns in inadequate health care led by Nicole Dozier and Adam Linker of the NC Justice Center.\nEnvironmental justice led by Naeema Muhammad and Ayo Wilson of the NC Environmental Justice Network.\nImmigration as a racial issue led by Ron Garcia-Fogarty of Witness for Peace Southeast.\nRacial patterns in poverty and affluence led by Gene Nichol of the NC Poverty Research Fund.\n\nCheck-in will begin at 8:15 a.m.\, worship is at 9 a.m.\, and the day will conclude at 3 p.m. The cost is $25; $15 for students\, and some scholarship funding is available. Lunch is included. \nClick here for additional details\, including registration information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/critical-issues-seminar-race-power-and-privelege/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20160223T151025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T151025Z
UID:20617-1458208800-1458216000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NCCC in Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Myers Park Baptist Church to meet the Rev. Dr. Jennifer E. Copeland\, the Council’s new executive director\, and to learn about new and expanded initiatives the Council is offering statewide. We’ll bring plenty of sample resources and let you know how to access additional materials; all are free.  \nOur time together will start at 10 and end by noon on Thursday\, March 17. Light refreshments will be offered. Our thanks to the Rev. Ben Boswell and everyone at MPBC for their hospitality. \nNot sure if your denomination is a member of the Council? Check here. \nBut even if your denomination is not a member\, we hope you will join us on the 17th and in our ongoing efforts to make North Carolina a more just\, unified\, and peaceful place for all.  \nAn RSVP to info@ncchurches.org would be helpful so that we bring enough materials with us\, but feel free to join us even if you do not have the opportunity to respond. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nccc-in-charlotte/
LOCATION:Myers Park Baptist Church\, 1900 Queens Road\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20150911T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T212219Z
UID:19798-1443121200-1443128400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:An Evening with Hind Khoury\, General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Hind Khoury\, the General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine\, will share about the reality of life in Palestine\, the urgency of the situation there\, and how people of faith might engage as advocates. \nThis will be an excellent opportunity for those who have traveled as pilgrims to Israel and Palestine\, for General Conference delegates\, for lovers of the Biblical land\, and for peacemakers. \nThis event is a part of the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI) as designated by the World Council of Churches\, and is being co-sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Churches. \nQuestions about the event? Contact Laura Fine Ledford at lledford@nccumc.org. \nHind Khoury is a Palestinian Christian\, an economist\, a former ambassador\, and the newly appointed General Secretary of Kairos Palestine* located in Bethlehem. She is also the president of the Bethlehem Rotary Club and an executive board member of Bethlehem Bible College. She is president of the Applied Research Institute of Jerusalem (ARIJ)\, which is highly respected around the world for its meticulous research and mapping of the region. She is vice-president of the Arab Thought Forum\, and has served as vice president of Sabeel Ecumenical Palestinian Liberation Theology Center. She has spoken at many conferences and seminars locally and internationally\, and she serves as a consultant to MASARAT\, a research center on Palestinian strategic directives. \nAn interview with Ms. Khoury can be found here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/an-evening-with-hind-khoury-general-secretary-for-kairos-palestine/
LOCATION:Apex United Methodist Church\, 100 South Hughes Street\, Apex\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20141002T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T160117Z
UID:17607-1416299400-1416308400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:The Council Visits Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join Council staff and friends for a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by welcoming remarks by Bishop Porter Taylor\, Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina at 9. Executive Director George Reed will provide an update on the Council’s work for social justice\, then choose up to two break-out sessions focused on specific areas of work: \n\nCreation Care led by NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle\nLegislative Advocacy led by George Reed\nFarmworkers and Immigration led by Program Associate Jennie Wilburn\nImproving the Health of Clergy and Congregants led by Partners in Health and Wholeness Coordinator Willona Stallings\n\nVisit with old friends\, make new ones\, and leave with resources for you and your faith community. \nThere is no cost\, but please let us know if you’ll be attending so that we can prepare\, 919-828-6501 or info@ncchurches.org. \nPlease park in the front lot closest to I-240 and enter through the chapel doors.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/council-visits-asheville/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 5 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20141002T153653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141002T153653Z
UID:17615-1416223800-1416232800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:The Council visits Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:Bring a bag lunch\, and join Council staff and friends for fellowship at 11:30 a.m. We’ll provide drinks and dessert. Beginning at noon\,  Executive Director George Reed will provide an update on the Council’s work for social justice\, then choose up to two break-out sessions focused on specific areas of work: \n\nCreation Care led by NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle\nLegislative Advocacy led by George Reed\nFarmworkers and Immigration led by Program Associate Jennie Wilburn\nImproving the Health of Clergy and Congregants led by Partners in Health and Wholeness Coordinator Willona Stallings\n\nVisit with old friends\, make new ones\, and leave with resources for you and your faith community. \nThere is no cost\, but please let us know if you’ll be attending so that we can prepare\, 919-828-6501 or info@ncchurches.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/council-visits-charlotte/
LOCATION:Park Road Baptist Church\, 3900 Park Road\, Charlotte\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,PHW,Regional Visits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20140805T145613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140805T145613Z
UID:17151-1411203600-1411227000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Seventh Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference is titled “Voting Rights for All” and focuses on the changed made by the NC General Assembly to voting laws in 2013. Former NC Senator Ellie Kinnaird will be the keynote speaker\, and there will be a panel of individuals affected by the changes in the laws. In addition\, there will be workshops about obtaining a voter ID\, legislative redistricting\, and more.  \nThe cost is $15 in advance\, $20 at the door\, and $10 for students\, which includes a light breakfast and lunch catered by the Interfaith Food Shuttle. Registration by September 12 is strongly encouraged to ensure an accurate lunch count. Learn more or register here. Register by mail at MFSA-NC\, PO Box 18311\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27619. Please e-mail mfsancc@gmail.com with special dietary concerns. \nAlong with the Council\, sponsors are the NC Conference Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action\, the Triangle Interfaith Alliance\, and the Commission on Church and Society of the NC Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. \n.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/seventh-jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry/
LOCATION:Duke Memorial United Methodist Church\, 504 West Chapel Hill Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="NC Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@ncchurches.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20140807T162133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140807T162133Z
UID:17188-1408284000-1408294800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Documentary Showing: "Pictures from a Hiroshima Schoolyard"
DESCRIPTION:A collection of surprisingly joyful drawings created by school children living among the ruins of Hiroshima in 1947 becomes the heart and soul of this true\, inspiring story about an exchange of gifts between Americans and Japanese after a devastating war. This powerful documentary about reconciliation and the power of gift\, introduces the children artists (now in their late 70s) who reflect on their early lives amidst the rubble of their destroyed city and the hope they shared through their art. In 2010\, the newly restored drawings\, buried for decades deep inside All Souls Church in Washington DC\, are taken back to Japan where they are reunited with the artists and exhibited in the very building where they were created. \nAdmission is free but donations to NC Peace Action will be accepted. Cosponsored by NC Peace Action\, Highland United Methodist Church Micah 6:8 Team\, Lutheran Peace Fellowship\, New Hope Presbytery Peace Making Committee\, and the Peace Committee of the NC Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/showing-pictures-hiroshima-schoolyard/
LOCATION:Rialto Theater\, 1620 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20140331T180332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140331T181318Z
UID:16161-1397822400-1397829600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Economic Justice Way of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:In  2014\, we will walk for humane immigration reform for all\, fair trade not failed trade\, and justice for workers at home and abroad.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/economic-justice-way-cross/
LOCATION:NC State Capitol\, 1 E. Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160411
CREATED:20140120T135312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140207T211836Z
UID:15366-1392629400-1392649200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2014 Conference on the Common Good
DESCRIPTION:The Christian Unity Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches is proud to announce this year’s Conference on the Common Good on the topic “The Church’s Witness to the Common Good in a Pluralist Society.”  Mark Monday\, February 17 on your calendar.  The conference will be held at Duke Divinity School\, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.  There will be a presentation by Dr. Luke Bretherton\, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School and Senior Fellow\, Kenan Institute for Ethics. \nRegistration is $25 (/Duke Universtiy and Divinity School students may register for  $8).  Lunch is included in the registration cost. There will be a prepared response by a member of the NC Council of Churches’ Chrisitan Unity Committee and opportunity for questions and discussion in the afternoon. \nThe Conference will be held in the Alumni Memorial Commons Room (Room 152\, Langford Building). Signs will give direction from the parking deck. Free parking will be provided to the first 70 non-student registrants. At the Bryan Center Parking Deck\, take Science Drive north from Cameron Boulevard or Towerview Drive to the Bryan Center lot\, and turn right into the deck.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2014-conference-common-good/
LOCATION:Duke Divinity School\, Durham
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference
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