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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T103000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T103000
DTSTAMP:20151001T175919Z
CREATED:20150820T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T175919Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T170000
DTSTAMP:20150427T141809Z
CREATED:20140427T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T141809Z
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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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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:20150319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150319T160000
DTSTAMP:20141215T150744Z
CREATED:20141215T150744Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150225T200000
DTSTAMP:20150223T141409Z
CREATED:20150223T141409Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150123T160000
DTSTAMP:20141215T150410Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T110000
DTSTAMP:20141002T160117Z
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:20141002T153653Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140531T150000
DTSTAMP:20140522T185251Z
CREATED:20140522T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140522T185251Z
UID:16604-1401528600-1401548400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Digging Deeper Within -- Hunger Matters
DESCRIPTION:A day of inspiration and practical suggestions for transforming your congregation’s vision into action for addressing food insecurity. Morning workshops and afternoon visits with food ministries and a beautiful community garden. \nHear action leaders discuss ideas and resources for congregations that would like to start or expand a food ministry. Featured speakers are Joy Williams of Partners in Health and Wholeness; Baylee Smith of First Christian Church; and Margaret Evans of Church World Service. \nWhile there is a $15 fee for a local lunch and transportation to tour sites\, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. If you would like to purchase a tickets on a sliding scale\, please e-mail hannah@rafiusa.org. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/hunger-matters/
LOCATION:First Chrisitan Church (Disciples of Christ)\, 1900 West Market Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140412T140000
DTSTAMP:20140407T183558Z
CREATED:20140325T134904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140407T183558Z
UID:16062-1397300400-1397311200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Churches Working Together: A Food Justice Event
DESCRIPTION:We are co-sponsoring an opportunity for pastors and church leaders to come together and engage in conversation about food justice issues. We will discuss food insecurity and food deserts within Winston-Salem as well as the connection between food and faith at “Churches Working Together: A Food Justice Event.”  It takes place on Saturday\, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lower Auditorium of Wingate Hall on the campus of Wake Forest University School of Divinity. Brunch will be provided. \nWe hope faith-based organizations will work together\, explore options\, and implement a plan of action. A few of the presenters will be Rev. Charolette Leach of Morning Star Baptist Church\, Marty and Ben Tennille of H.O.P.E. (Help Our People Eat)\, Forsyth Futures\, Tamica Patterson of Rebecca’s Store\, and many more.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/churches-working-together-food-justice/
LOCATION:Wake Forest University\, Wingate Hall\, Winston-Salem\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140410T160000
DTSTAMP:20140225T161407Z
CREATED:20140225T161407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140225T161407Z
UID:15761-1397118600-1397145600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Farmworker Institute Summit and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering brings together 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 $30 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. \nContact is Anna Jensen at anna@toxicfreenc.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/farmworker-institute-summit-networking-event/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140126T133000
DTSTAMP:20140109T204950Z
CREATED:20140109T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140109T204950Z
UID:15222-1390743000-1390743000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:"A Place at the Table" -- A Film About Hunger in America
DESCRIPTION:In a riveting journey that will change forever how you think about the hungry\, this film shows how the issue could be solved forever\, once the American public decides—as they have in the past—that ending hunger is in the best interests of everyone.    \nCoordinated by Bread for the World at Catholic Campus Ministry\, NC State University. The NC Council of Churches is a co-sponsor. E-mail breadfortheworldraleigh@gmail.com or call 919-606-7324 for more information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/place-table-film-hunger-america/
LOCATION:The Rialto Theater\, 1620 Glenwood Ave. \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,PHW
ORGANIZER;CN="Bread for the World at Catholic Campus Ministry%2C NCSU":MAILTO:breadfortheworldraleigh@gmail.com
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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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