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SUMMARY:Critical Issues Seminar: Wisdom of Women
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches’ 2018 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on women. The theme for this daylong event is “The Wisdom of Women” and will cover topics such as the the Equal Rights Amendment\, sexual harassment and work place policy\, elected office\, health care\, and public education. This conference is for people of all ages\, genders\, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. Co-sponsors for this year’s event are AFL-CIO\, Church Women United\, Women Advance NC\, MomsRising\, NARAL\, ERA NC\, and the NC Faith Forward Coalition. \nCheck-in will begin at 8:15 a.m. \nOpening worship will begin at 9 a.m. and be led by The Rev. Dr. Donna Coletrane Battle. Donna is a native of Yanceyville\, NC and currently serves as the chaplain at Meredith College. She was ordained in May 2005 by the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association. Donna holds a BA in Public Relations from NC A&T State University\, a M.Div. from Duke University and recently earned a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Eastern University. \nFollowing worship at 10:15 a.m. Anita Earls will deliver this year’s keynote address. Anita is a civil rights attorney with 30 years’ experience litigating voting rights and other civil rights cases in partnership with community-based organizations. She was the founder and Executive Director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice\, a non-profit legal advocacy organization in Durham\, North Carolina. She left that position in January 2018 to run for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. \nAfter lunch\, a variety of workshops will be offered in two sessions. Detailed information on available workshops can be found by here. \nClick here to register. The cost is $25 for the general public and $15 for students. The Council is once again partnering with the Jack Crum Conference to offer a special discounted rate of $40 to attend both events. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wisdomofwomen/
LOCATION:Guilford College United Methodist Church\, 1205 Fleming Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171020T170000
DTSTAMP:20171005T185258Z
CREATED:20170623T151344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T185258Z
UID:23915-1508418000-1508518800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Partners in Health and Wholeness Faith and Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:North Carolinians of faith will come together to worship\, promote health\, share best practices\, network with each other\, and meet resource partners from across our state. Participants will learn what’s currently happening in the state related to health\, how health relates to our faith\, and will leave with  a focus on how to create or move forward with their own health ministries for their congregations and community. \nThursday\, October 19\nRegistration is full for the permaculture garden tours on Thursday afternoon\, but there will be an optional pre-registration\, refreshments and networking event on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Cafe in First Baptist Church in Greensboro. \nFriday\, October 20\nThe main portion of the conference will include a full day of workshops\, fellowship\, celebration\, and worship. Click here to see Friday’s schedule. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/partners-health-wholeness-faith-health-summit/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Greensboro\, 1000 West Friendly Avenue\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T170000
DTSTAMP:20170720T151737Z
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:In light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state\, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families\, friends\, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion\, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary\, what it means in practice\, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.” \nSunday\, September 17 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Community United Church of Christ will host an in-person\, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen\, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity. The cost is $5. \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-matters-testimony-best-practices-3/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T130000
DTSTAMP:20170626T151850Z
CREATED:20170626T151850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T151850Z
UID:23960-1505552400-1505653200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices: A Weekend of Reflection & Training\nSeptember 16\, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Sunday\, September 17\nUnited Church of Chapel Hill\n1321 Martin Luther King Boulevard\, Chapel Hill \nIn light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state\, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families\, friends\, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion\, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary\, what it means in practice\, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.” \nSaturday\, September 16 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the United Church of Chapel will host an in-person\, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen\, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity and a Peruvian lunch will also be provided. The cost is $10 and scholarships are available. \nOn Sunday\, September 17\, Rev. Andersen will preach at the United Church of Chapel Hill at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services  with music offered by his wife\, Nina Marie Fernando\, a singer-songwriter with a jazzy-folk sound from California. He will also lead the Adult Forum at 10 a.m. speaking about “A Conversation on Creating Sacred Space in Social Action.”  \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-matters-testimony-best-practices/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T130000
DTSTAMP:20170210T153834Z
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UID:21593-1490380200-1490533200@ncchurches.org
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:20170316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T170000
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CREATED:20161114T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T012137Z
UID:22045-1489651200-1489683600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table 2017
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Come to the Table 2017. \nWe look forward to gathering with community members\, faith leaders\, farmers\, gardeners\, farm workers\, hunger relief agencies\, and many more groups for a variety of workshops\, presentations\, and strategy sessions on relieving hunger and strengthening local and sustainable agriculture. \nAt the 2017 Conference\, we will explore both the history and present state of our food system: how and why food is produced and distributed the way it is\, and how faith communities can support both farmers and consumers. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-come-table-2017/
LOCATION:Durham Armory and Convention Center\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Farmworkers,Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20170117T173459Z
CREATED:20170117T173459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T173459Z
UID:22511-1485592200-1485619200@ncchurches.org
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:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170129T130000
DTSTAMP:20161209T205250Z
CREATED:20161121T152816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161209T205250Z
UID:22107-1485543600-1485694800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of preaching and teaching around the cost of gun violence to our nation and how we can bring about change. A schedule for the weekend can be found here. Registration is available here. \nSponsors along with the Council are: St. Paul’s AME Church\, University Presbyterian Church\, United Church of Chapel Hill\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence\, the NC Justice Center\, NC MomsRising\, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America NC\, League of Women Voters Orange/Durham/Chatham Counties\, Wilmington Faiths Against Gun Violence\, and the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-beyond-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Peace,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711
DTSTAMP:20160705T192430Z
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:20160409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T153000
DTSTAMP:20160318T193408Z
CREATED:20160318T174841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T193408Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Dare to Hear: An Honest Conversation about Race and the End to White Privilege \n9-9:30 AM Registration \n9:30-9:40 Welcome (Rev. Heather Rodriguez) \n9:45 – 10:15 Opening Worship with Homily (Rev. Chris Brady) \n10:15 – 11:15 Panel of Voices Sharing Stories \n11:15 Break \n11:30 – 12:30 PM Facilitated Conversations in Small Groups \n12:30 – 1:30 Lunch with Keynote Address (Dr. Jennifer Harvey) \n1:30-2:30 Workshops-Choice of four \n-Segregated Sundays \n-What One Person Can Do \n-Stupid Things White People Say \n-Challenging Racism and Islamophobia \n2:30 Closing Worship (Rev. Leonard Fairley) \nCost is $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students. If you pay $85 that covers MFSA NCC membership\, registration for the conference and for Gayle Felton Love Thy Neighbor Lunch Friday June 17 in Greenville.  If you pay $75 that covers MFSANCC membership and registration for the conference. \nRegister online or mail this form and check made out to MFSA NC  to: MFSA NC\, c/o Henry Jarrett\, PO Box 18311\, Raleigh NC 27619-8311. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry/
LOCATION:Duke Memorial United Methodist Church\, 504 West Chapel Hill Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T153000
DTSTAMP:20150206T164337Z
CREATED:20150120T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150206T164337Z
UID:18242-1427531400-1427556600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2015 NC Bread for the World Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh chapter of Bread for the World\, in cooperation with the NC Council of Churches and many other North Carolina civic\, congregational\, and business leaders\, is sponsoring the 2015 statewide Bread for the World convention with the theme “Uniting Our Voices to End Hunger.” Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization with the goal of urging our nation’s leaders to end hunger. Representatives form faith communities\, civic groups\, and Bread groups are encouraged to attend. A limited number of scholarships is available. \nThis year’s program includes: \n\nDavid Crabtree – WRAL news anchor and Episcopal Deacon\, as Master of Ceremonies\nGene Nichol – UNC-CH Law Professor and Director of the UNC School of Law Center on Poverty\, Work and Opportunity\nJill Bullard – Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Co-Founder and Executive Director\nDavid Beckmann – President of Bread for the World\, with a brief address to conference attendees\nSteve Hickle — Faith Outreach Director of Stop Hunger Now\nSheena Meade– Regional Organizer of Bread for the World
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2015-nc-bread-world-conference/
LOCATION:Highland United Methodist Church\, 1901 Ridge Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141010T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141010T153000
DTSTAMP:20140828T144026Z
CREATED:20140411T144908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140828T144026Z
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SUMMARY:PHW Faith and Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:People of faith will come together to promote health\, network and share resources. The theme for this year’s conference is “We’re Better Together” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a). Participants will learn what’s currently happening in the state related to faith and health\, and walk away with clear instructions on how to improve their own health as well as that of their congregation and wider community. For more information or to register\, please click here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-phw-faith-health-summit/
LOCATION:Ardmore Baptist Church\, 501 Miller Street\, Winston-Salem\, 27103
CATEGORIES:Conference,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140920T153000
DTSTAMP:20140805T145613Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140712T170000
DTSTAMP:20140411T145024Z
CREATED:20140411T145024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140411T145024Z
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SUMMARY:Save-The-Date: PHW Regional Youth Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event will educate and inspire youth to care for their bodies as a practice of their faith\, and it will help them connect to the land through gardening and other activities. For more information\, contact Joy Williams at joy@ncchurches.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-phw-regional-youth-conference/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Wadesboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140616T154500
DTSTAMP:20140610T174307Z
CREATED:20140331T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140610T174307Z
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SUMMARY:2014 Critical Issues Seminar -- Public Education
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches’ 2014 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on public education from pre-K through college. This daylong event will be held at United Church of Chapel Hill on Monday\, June 16\, from 9:00 – 3:45 (with check-in beginning at 8:15). The cost is $25 ($15 for students and for Pre-K through college educators)\, which will include arrival snacks and lunch. Register here. \nThe keynote speaker will be Mike Ward\, former State Superintendent of Public Instruction for NC from 1997-2004. Bishop Hope Morgan Ward of the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church will lead worship. Dr. Scott Ralls\, current President of the NC Community College System\, Rebecca Garland\, Deputy State Superintendent for the NC Department of Public Instruction\, and Drew Moretz\, Vice President of Governmental Relations for the UNC System will participate in a roundtable discussion to complete the morning session. The afternoon schedule will include two sessions of workshops led by public school advocates and faith leaders from around NC. Workshop sessions will cover topics such as the teaching profession\, wealth disparities\, early childhood education\, college issues\, and what churches can do to support public schools. The program will end early enough to allow those who attend the seminar time to join the Moral Monday event that evening in Raleigh. \nThe North Carolina Council of Churches has long affirmed the role of public schools as one of society’s primary vehicles for social\, racial\, and economic justice. Our goal is to provide information for progressive people of faith on ways they can engage and support the public education system in our state. The Council is excited to lift up voices in support of public education. We hope you will consider attending and lifting up your voice as well.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2014-critical-issues-seminar-public-education/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140306T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140307T170000
DTSTAMP:20140206T211116Z
CREATED:20140206T211116Z
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SUMMARY:NC Soul Repair Journey: Recovering from Moral Injury After War
DESCRIPTION:A two-day conference featuring author Dr. Rita Nakashisma Brock\, that will give information and tools to help veterans suffering from moral injury. \nMoral injury results from having to make moral choices under extreme conditions. It is found in feelings of survivor guilt\, grief\, shame\, remorse\, anger\, despair\, mistrust\, and betrayal by authorities. This conference is for faith communities\, mental and behavioral health professionals\, concerned citizens\, and agencies the work with veterans. \nThe fee covers all events for both days and includes three meals; limited scholarship assistance is available for veterans and students. The cost for attending one day is $75. Register through Quaker House by February 28. Individuals can reserve a room for themselves at the Hilton under “Soul Repair” by calling 800-445-8667. \nFor additional information\, contact Lynn Newsom\, 910-323-3912 or at qpr@quaker.org. \nCo-sponsors include the Peace Committee of the NC Council of Churches\, the Soul Repair Center\, Covenant Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in NC\, Maple Temple UCC\, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, Quaker House\, Coastal Carolina Neuropsychiatric Center\, Duke Veterans\, Unitarian Universalists\, St. Paul’s Christian Church (Disciple of Christ)\, Veterans Affairs\, the Durham VAMC\, Hillyer Memorial Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)\, Veterans for Peace\, Women Marines Association\, and others.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-soul-repair-journey-recovering-moral-injury-war/
LOCATION:North Raleigh Hilton\, 3415 Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140217T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140217T150000
DTSTAMP:20140207T211836Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131123T150000
DTSTAMP:20131029T140412Z
CREATED:20131028T184205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131029T140412Z
UID:14325-1385197200-1385218800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith Summit on Child Poverty
DESCRIPTION:The keynote speaker is Gene Nichol\, Boyd Tinsley Distinguished Professor of Law at UNC-Chapel Hill\, and the Director of the Center on Poverty\, Work and Opportunity. The event will feature worship\, panel discussions\, and breakout sessions. Closing worship led by Bishop Hope Morgan Ward. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor. Cost includes a light breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline is Nov. 16.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-summit-child-poverty/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 100 Green Street NE\, Wilson\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T133000
DTSTAMP:20131114T182811Z
CREATED:20131105T190952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131114T182811Z
UID:14464-1385035200-1385040600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Healthy Food Pantry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the Partnership for Community Care for this workshop on Healthy Food Pantries. Learn how to donate and create food pantries to build a healthy community. Discover what constitutes a “healthy” food pantry item and why promoting health as a practice of our faith is crucial to assist in the growing numbers of chronic disease among those with low incomes. \nThe event is free but registration is required. E-mail Shannon Axtell Martin or call 336-912-0976 for more information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/healthy-food-pantry-workshop/
LOCATION:Rockingham County Center\, 525 NC 65\, Suite 200\, Reidsville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Axtell Martin":MAILTO:shannon@ncchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131115T210000
DTSTAMP:20131028T185747Z
CREATED:20131028T185747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131028T185747Z
UID:14330-1384540200-1384549200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Local Food Feast
DESCRIPTION:The Local Food Feast is always one of the highlights of Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s Sustainable Agriculture Conference. Keynote speaker Paul Holmbeck coordinated the successful European campaign for a total ban on GMOs and played a central role in Denmark’s new goal of 60% organic food in all public sector meals. This fascinating former Durham resident is sure to inspire. \nNCIPL’s Sacred Foodscapes program is a “Plentiful Sponsor” of the feast.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/local-food-feast/
LOCATION:Imperial Sheraton Hotel\, 4700 Emperor Boulevard\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food,NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T150000
DTSTAMP:20131022T134423Z
CREATED:20131014T103424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131022T134423Z
UID:14143-1383813000-1383836400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Prayin'\, Truckin'\, Servin': An Interfaith Workshop on Food Justice
DESCRIPTION:  \nClick here for more details and free registration.\nThis event is sponsored by the Food\, Faith\, and Religious Leadership Initiative and co-sponsored by Partners in Health and Wholeness (NC Council of Churches)\, in partnership with the following churches and faith communities: Morning Star Missionary Baptist\, Temple Emanuel\, Parkway United Church of Christ\, Centenary UMC\, The Greater Tabernacle Worship Center\, and Macedonia Worship Center. \nFollowing on the success of our February 2013 food justice conference\, this follow-up gathering will focus more on skills that you can take back to your community. Using local presenters\, each of our three sessions will feature lecture-style learning with small group discussion centered around our three themes: \nPrayin’\n> What do our scriptures and faith traditions teach us about food and its role in our lives? Hear from a Christian pastor\, a Jewish rabbi\, and a Muslim imam on their respective traditions and what we can learn from them. \nTruckin’\n> How can churches and faith communities improve healthy food access in urban areas? Learn about mobile farmers markets\, food trucks\, and other innovative projects already happening. \nServin’\n> When people of faith get together\, we often share a meal. How can we make healthy food more available in our places of worship? \n  \nCost:\nThe conference is free; lunch is included. \nSchedule: \n\n\n\n8:30 – 9:00am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30am\nWelcome\, Interfaith Prayer and Song\, and An Overview of Food Security in Forsyth County by Tyler Jenkins\n\n\n9:30 – 10:45am\nPrayin’ – Hear from Jewish\, Christian\, and Muslim traditions on rituals of eating\, and how those rituals can help us care for ourselves\, our neighbors\, and the earth. Led by Rabbi Mark Strauss-Cohn\, Bishop Todd Fulton\, and Iman Khalid Griggs.\n\n\n10:45 – 11:00am\nBreak\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00pm\nTruckin’ – Learn how to increase healthy food access in food deserts\, including such innovative practices as healthy corner stores\, mobile food trucks\, and mobile farmers markets. Led by Tamica Patterson (Healthy Corner Store Initiative)\, Jon Barber (Mobile Farm Fresh)\, and Ben amd Marty Tennille (HOPE).\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00pm\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00pm\nServin’ – How can congregations and faith communities increase healthy food options in their places of worship? Led by Partners in Health and Wholeness (North Carolina Council of Churches) and friends.\n\n\n2:00 – 2:30pm\nChoose one of three sessions (Prayin’\, Truckin’\, Servin’) and go deeper into dialogue with others working in this area. Chose one thing you can do\, and find like-minded people to help you do it.\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00pm\nClosing Thoughts and Departure
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/prayin-truckin-servin-interfaith-workshop-food-justice/
LOCATION:Wake Forest Divinity School\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Fred Bahnson | Director%2C Food%2C Faith%2C and Religious Leadership Initiative":MAILTO:bahnsoff@wfu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T140000
DTSTAMP:20131004T171329Z
CREATED:20130719T012154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131004T171329Z
UID:11882-1381572000-1381586400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2013 Faith & Immigration Statewide Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nDr. Cesar Caruachin presenting at the 2011 Statewide Summit\nSAVE THE DATE:\nSaturday\, October 12\, 2013\, 10am – 2pm\nPrimera Iglesia Bautista (First Baptist Church)\n2840 Cemetery Road\nSanford\, NC 27332\nCost: FREE \nDownload the event flyer: English | Spanish\n \nProgram: \n-9:30-10:00am – Registration & Networking\n-10:00-10:15am – Welcome\n-10:15-10:45am – Keynote address by Mauricio Castro\, NC Latino Coalition\n-11:00am-12:00pm – Workshop #1\n-12:00-1:00pm – Lunch\n-1:00-2:00pm – Workshop #2 \nWorkshop #1 Sessions: \n-Updates on Comprehensive Immigration Reform – Kate Woomer-Deters\, NC Justice Center\n-Access to Education & Farmworker Youth – Yazmin Garcia Rico\, Student Action with Farmworkers\n-Know Your Rights & Racial Profiling – Raul Pinto\, ACLU-NC \nWorkshop #2 Sessions: \n-Immigration 101 – Becky Moriello\, Immigration Attorney\n-Legislative Strategies and Advocacy – Mauricio Castro\, NC Latino Coalition\n-Local Immigration Enforcement and Detention – Hannah Gill\, UNC-Chapel Hill \nThe 2013 Summit promises to accomplish four main goals: \n1. Offer a unique statewide\, bilingual ecumenical gathering for faith leaders who work primarily with immigrant congregations;\n2. Help equip these faith leaders to deal with the daily challenges faced by their congregations\, especially related to their immigration status;\n3. Provide a space for networking and sharing of best practices;\n4. Train immigrant rights allies\, especially in faith communities\, to organize and mobilize around immigration issues.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2013-faith-immigration-statewide-summit/
LOCATION:Primera Iglesia Bautista (First Baptist Church)\, 2840 Cemetery Road\, Sanford\, NC\, 27332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Immigration
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Liu-Beers":MAILTO:chris@ncchurches.org
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