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 […]
In 2014, we will walk for humane immigration reform for all, fair trade not failed trade, and justice for workers at home and abroad.
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 […]
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 […]
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: Creation Care led by NCIPL […]
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 […]
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. This will be an excellent opportunity for those who have traveled as pilgrims to Israel and Palestine, for General Conference delegates, for lovers of […]
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. Our time together […]
