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SUMMARY:2023 Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Farmworker Institute is an annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Institute participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Our goal is to provide a venue for information sharing and promote collaboration among those who are serving and advocating for and with North Carolina farmworkers and their families. \nThis year’s theme is Technology\, Equity\, and Health. Participants will have the opportunity to visit workshop presentations addressing issues such as broadband infrastructure expansion\, farmworker access to healthcare\, digital access and education\, and technology as a tool for advocacy and organizing. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2023-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:Student Action with Farmworkers\, 1200 Spaulding Street\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T164430Z
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SUMMARY:Come to the Table Conference
DESCRIPTION:We invite faith leaders and laypeople\, hunger relief advocates\, farmers\, farm workers\, community organizers\, community gardeners\, food council members\, extension agents and others to join us next March to examine the root causes of hunger and collaborate to build a more just food system. At the 2019 Come to the Table Conference\, we hope to energize attendees to go back to their communities with the knowledge to challenge the systemic nature of hunger and the skills and connections to grow structures that are based in justice. The 2019 Conference will: \n\nShare resources\, tools & knowledge to support attendees in being effective community organizers for a more just food system\nProvide space for the knowledge and wisdom in the room to be shared and for us all to learn together\nProvide space for people to connect with each other and build relationships that will sustain and support their work\n\nKeynote Speakers \nDr. Monica White\, author of Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement \nEric Holt-Giménez\, Executive Director of Food First  \nFor more information\, including keynote biographies\, workshop selection\, conference schedules\, and other logistics\, click here. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-the-date-come-to-the-table-conference/
LOCATION:Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 3400 Beatties Ford Road\, Charlotte\, 28216
CATEGORIES:Conference,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T163000
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SUMMARY:2018 NC Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in this annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Registration is $45 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. \nRegister online by April 9. The price will increase to $60 on April 10. \nThis year\, registration will be capped at 150\, and there will be no same day registration permitted. \nSubmit a workshop proposal by March 5: Workshop proposals are available online in English and Spanish.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2018-nc-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180331
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20180215T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155225Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage for Justice and Peace
DESCRIPTION:A series of events highlighting the issues around immigrant and farmworker rights and the sanctuary movement. Stops include Asheville\, Morganton\, Charlotte\, Winston-Salem\, Greensboro\, Chapel Hill\, Durham\, and Raleigh. The pilgrimage will conclude with the Economic Justice Way of the Cross on Good Friday\, March 30\, at noon on the steps of the State Capitol building. More detailed information about each of these events will be forth coming. \nFor more information\, please contact Witness for Peace Southeast at office@wfpsc.org or call 919-856-9468. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor for these events.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/pilgrimage-justice-peace/
LOCATION:NC State Capitol\, 1 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration,Peace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20171218T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T215039Z
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SUMMARY:12th 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 9:30 a.m. \nMarch begins at 10 a.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/12th-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:20170917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20170720T151737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170720T151737Z
UID:24019-1505656800-1505667600@ncchurches.org
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
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CREATED:20170626T151850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170626T151850Z
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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:20170420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T163000
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CREATED:20170222T141159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T141159Z
UID:22869-1492677000-1492705800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2017 NC Farmworker Institute Summit and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists is dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Approximately 120 people attend the event. Registration is $45 and includes a light breakfast and lunch.  \nRegister Online by March 31. You can pay the $45 online via paypal or by making a check out to: \nNorth Carolina Council of Churches c/o Jennie Belle\n27 HORNE St.\, Raleigh\, 27607 \nSign up to volunteer: Contact Zoe Cummings\, zoe.cummings@dhhs.nc.gov. \nSponsor or exhibit at the event:  Contact Preston Peck\, preston@toxicfreenc.org. \nSubmit a workshop proposal by March 15: Workshop proposals are available online in English and Spanish. Contact Bianca Olivares\, bolivar@ncsu.edu\, with any questions.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2017-nc-farmworker-institute-summit-networking-event/
LOCATION:Church of the Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliot Road\, Chapel HIll\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20170117T185944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T155833Z
UID:22524-1490434200-1490457600@ncchurches.org
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:20170316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T170000
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CREATED:20161114T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T012137Z
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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:20170211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
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:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
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:20160517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20160512T145017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T145017Z
UID:20999-1463486400-1463490000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Faithful Response to ICE Raids and Detentions
DESCRIPTION:At the beginning of 2016\, ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) stepped up deportations of undocumented Central Americans in North Carolina. Now is the time for faith communities to respond to these raids\, which have separated families\, imposed suffering and heightened fears among the immigrant community. This webinar will use recordings from a community forum held in Asheville last month to include updates on local organizing strategies from the western part of the state that can be used statewide\, including emergency response\, sanctuary\, improving relationships with local law enforcement\, and other legal issues that churches may face. \nSpeakers:\nAnton Flores Maisonet\, co-founder of Alterna\, a Christian missional community based in Georgia and comprised of U.S. citizens and Latin American immigrants. A passionate and engaging speaker\, he shares out of his experience of living in community in Georgia with undocumented persons and offering hospitality to friends and family members of detainees at nearby Stewart Detention Center. \nMarisol Jimenez\, co-coordinator Racial Equity Circle\, Center for Participatory Change and former Advocacy Director and Lobbyist at El Pueblo. \nModerated by Jennie Belle\, Program Director for Farmworker and Immigrant Rights at the NC Council of Churches. \nThank you to Circle of Mercy congregation\, in partnership with Nuestro Centro\, CIMA (Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion)\, and Center for Participatory Change for taking the lead on this important conversation.\n\nRSVP online and call-in information will be emailed to you. You can also register to receive a recording if you cannot attend.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/webinar-faithful-response-ice-raids-detentions/
LOCATION:On the web\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160421T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20160218T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T211338Z
UID:20608-1461227400-1461256200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 NC Farmworker Institute Summit and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in this annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Approximately 150 people attend the event. Registration is $40 and includes a light breakfast and lunch.  \nRegister Online by March 31st by visiting http://tinyurl.com/2016ncfwi
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-nc-farmworker-institute-summit-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160324T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20160318T185055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T185055Z
UID:20760-1458828000-1458846000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage for Justice and Peace 2016: Maundy Thursday
DESCRIPTION:The Pilgrimage takes place statewide throughout Holy Week. The Council is coordinating Maundy Thursday activities. \n2 p.m. Presentation at Auditorium at Student Action with Farmworkers\n3 p.m. Walk to Durham History Museum (West Main Street) then continue to Durham County Detention Facility (South Mangum Street)\n5 p.m. Inside Outside Alliance – presentation on conditions at Durham County Jail\n6:15 p.m. Meal and Service at First Presbyterian Church\, Durham (East Main Street)
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/pilgrimage-justice-peace-2016-maundy-thursday/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160317T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20160122T172724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160128T183550Z
UID:20476-1454695200-1454706000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:"Aquí Estamos\, Here Wear Are" Art Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opening reception to see the work of Pulitzer Prize winner José Galvez on Friday\, February 5 from 6 – 9pm at the City Gallery (118 S Person St.). For over 40 years\, José Galvez has used black and white film to create a powerful and unparalleled historical record of the Latino experience in America. His compelling work\, done with respect\, pride and no pretense\, captures the beauty of daily life. For José\, photographing the lives of Latinos is not a one-time project or “current passion” but a lifelong commitment. All are invited to come and learn more about Latino life in North Carolina through art. This event is part of the First Friday Gallery Walk and is made possible through the NC Council of Churches\, Vintage Church and the City Gallery and generous funding from Z. Smith Reynolds. The show will be up all month.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/art-exhibit-documenting-latino-life-in-nc-opening-reception/
LOCATION:City Gallery\, 118 S. Person St.\, Raleigh
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150828T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155336Z
UID:19716-1447059600-1447065000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for information about speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-henderson/
LOCATION:City Road United Methodist Church\, 903 North Garnett Street\, Henderson\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20151028T002834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T002834Z
UID:20002-1446386400-1446391800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Advocates for farmworker rights will gather with North Carolina field and poultry workers this Day of the Dead\, the Mexican celebration of life and death known as Día de los Muertos. The event will recognize farmworkers who have died in the past year and other workers who continue to labor in hazardous conditions. Expert speakers will give testimony about dangerous and debilitating working conditions on farms and in poultry processing facilities\, and call on elected officials to better protect the thousands of poultry workers and farmworkers who are at risk in North Carolina today. \nThe event takes place in Pullen’s Poteat Chapel.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/day-of-the-deaddia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150827T174404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T002834Z
UID:19685-1446109200-1446114600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Cary
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for information about speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-cary/
LOCATION:Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church\, 200 High Meadow Drive\, Cary\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150827T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151012T151953Z
UID:19690-1445504400-1445509800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Weaverville
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nTami Forte-Logan of the Center for Participatory Change and Bruno Hinojosa from the Coalición de Organizaciones Latino-Americanas are the speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-weaverville/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Weaverville\, 63 North Main Street\, Weaverville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150820T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151012T160240Z
UID:19665-1445331600-1445337000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Morganton
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nMarshall Jolly from Grace Episcopal Church\, Bacilio Castro of the Western NC Worker’s Center and Christian Ramzzini of the Good Samaritan Clinic are the speakers. The event will focus on helping farmworkers and poultry workers in light of a soon-to-be-released report from Oxfam. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-morganton/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 140 St. Mary's Church Road\, Morganton\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150820T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T180037Z
UID:19663-1444726800-1444732200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success. \nRev. Scott Foster from Haymount United Methodist Church and Norma Negron from Latino Community Connects and are the speakers. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-fayetteville/
LOCATION:Hay Street United Methodist Church\, 320 Hay Street\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150820T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T175919Z
UID:19661-1444035600-1444041000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Wrightsville Beach (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:***This event has been POSTPONED due to severe weather forecast. New date is TBD. Check back for more information.*** \nThe NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). \nThis series revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for speaker information. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-wrightsville-beach/
LOCATION:St. Therese Catholic Church\, 207 South Lumina Avenue\, Wrightsville Beach\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20140427T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T141809Z
UID:18051-1432800000-1432832400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table -- Elon
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Table events bring together members of the faith community with farmers\, gardeners\, farmworkers\, educators\, health professionals\, and community organizations to find solutions to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Conference attendees can expect plenaries\, topical breakout sessions\, lively speakers\, a great lunch\, and networking opportunities. These conferences provide an environment that fosters regional collective action to address local food insecurity. \nCome to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA). The program is supported by Duke Endowment. This year’s theme is “Head\, Heart\, and Hands.” Some scholarship assistance is available. \nThis is a rescheduled event. If you were registered and had paid for the February event that was canceled due to weather\, you will need to register again but will not need to pay.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/come-table-elon/
LOCATION:Elon Community Church\, 271 North Wiliamson Avenue\, Elon
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150223T142332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T142332Z
UID:18728-1429173000-1429201800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering brings together agencies\, organizations\, farmworkers\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Please complete one registration per person online. \nRegistration is $30 in advance\, $35 at the door.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20141215T150744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141215T150744Z
UID:18063-1426752000-1426780800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table -- Sylva
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Table events bring together members of the faith community with farmers\, gardeners\, farmworkers\, educators\, health professionals\, and community organizations to find solutions to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Conference attendees can expect plenaries\, topical breakout sessions\, lively speakers\, a great lunch\, and networking opportunities. These conferences provide an environment that fosters regional collective action to address local food insecurity. \nCome to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA). The program is supported by Duke Endowment. This year’s theme is “Head\, Heart\, and Hands.” Some scholarship assistance is available.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/come-table-sylva/
LOCATION:Southwestern Community College\, 447 College Drive\, Sylva\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20150223T141409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T141409Z
UID:18726-1424890800-1424894400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table Ecumenical Service
DESCRIPTION: “Building\, Planting\, Growing: A Service of Reconciliation” will focus on reconciling ourselves with the land and within our communities. Clergy from First Baptist Church of Elon\, First United Methodist Church of Elon\, Elon Community Church and Buckhorn United Methodist Church will lead the service. All are welcome. \n “We are called to be peacemakers in all contexts– in the church\, in our communities and in the world\,” said NC Council of Churches Program Associate  Jennie Wilburn\, a co-organizer of the service.  Since Come to the Table’s inception\, the NC Council of Churches has been a sponsor.  \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/come-table-ecumenical-service/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Elon\, 621 East Haggard Avenue\, Elon\, NC
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,NCIPL,Peace,PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
CREATED:20141215T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141215T150410Z
UID:18058-1422000000-1422028800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table -- Lumberton
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Table events bring together members of the faith community with farmers\, gardeners\, farmworkers\, educators\, health professionals\, and community organizations to find solutions to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Conference attendees can expect plenaries\, topical breakout sessions\, lively speakers\, a great lunch\, and networking opportunities. These conferences provide an environment that fosters regional collective action to address local food insecurity. \nCome to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA). The program is supported by Duke Endowment. This year’s theme is “Head\, Heart\, and Hands.” Some scholarship assistance is available.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/come-table-lumberton-2/
LOCATION:Southeastern Agricultural Center\, 1027 US Highway 74 East\, Lumberton\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085648
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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