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SUMMARY:A Climate Mobilization Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCC Southern Conference’s Creation Justice Network on Saturday\, February 29\, for “Biscuits and Popcorn: A Climate Mobilization Film Festival\,” at Elon Community UCC\, 9:00 a.m. until noon. \nThirteen presenters\, representing 5 congregations and 8 NC faith-based environmental organizations\, will be offering 5-minute film and slide presentations on Creation justice initiatives — from solar installation to permaculture\, to zero church waste to sustainable/sacred church land use\, to the link between racial equity and the environment. These will be followed by breakout Q&A sessions. \nEat\, watch\, learn\, fellowship\, and discover new ways to engage your church and your community in love of\, and justice for\, all of God’s Creation. \nThis event is free\, but donations will be accepted at the event. For more information\, contact Karen Richardson Dunn at karen@ncchurches.org. \nCo-sponsors: Creation Justice Network\, United Church of Christ Southern Conference
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/a-climate-mobilization-film-festival/
LOCATION:Elon Community Church\, 271 North Wiliamson Avenue\, Elon
CATEGORIES:NCIPL,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20191002T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T211415Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Perspectives: God's Ocean & Coastal Communities
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by NCIPL\, Creation Justice Ministries\, and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment\, Faith Perspectives: God’s Oceans & Coastal Communities will take place from 5-7pm on Friday\, October 4th\, at Crystal Coast Unity Church in Atlantic Beach\, NC.  \nThis roundtable event will feature Christian and other religious leaders discussing ocean health and how to maintain vibrant coastal communities. Included in this conversation will be Minister Gerald Godette\, marine scientist Penny Hooper\, NCIPL Program Coordinator\, Sarah Ogletree\, and the Rev. Russell Meyer of Florida Interfaith Power & Light. \nThis event will be open to religious representatives of all faiths as well as the general public. Prayers for the people and the planet will be offered. We hope you will join us and help spread the word!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-perspectives-gods-ocean-coastal-communities/
LOCATION:Crystal Coast Unity Church\, 117 East Fort Macon Road\, Atlantic Beach\, NC\, 28512\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20190730T125020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T125020Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert: One Cello\, One Planet
DESCRIPTION:Judith Glixon\, a former Asheville resident and principal cellist with the Asheville Symphony and the Brevard Chamber Orchestra\, returns to NC to present a one-hour solo cello concert about the urgency of climate change. The music of J. S. Bach (Unaccompanied Suites #2 & 3)\, Benjamin Britten (final movement of Suite for Cello\, Op.72)\, Maurice Ravel and a recent composition by Daniel Crawford will take listeners through an abridged history of the human race (with an emphasis on Western civilization) from its beginning until today. \nTicket sales for the concert will support the work of North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light\, Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle\, and the Creation Care Alliance. \nClick here to buy tickets. \nInterfaith Creation Care of the Triangle works within and across communities of faith to urgently fulfill our sacred duty to love and protect Creation\, address our changing climate and ensure justice for all life. The Creation Care Alliance focuses on bringing practical and hopeful solutions to our congregations and broader secular communities by engaging hearts and minds through inspiration\, education\, service\, and advocacy.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/benefit-concert-one-cello-one-planet/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20190523T122432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T185045Z
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SUMMARY:Faith\, Science\, and Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Are religion and science in opposition when it comes to the issue of climate change? What does science have to say about both the urgency to act and the solutions that are at hand? How does our faith inform the actions that we take to care for Earth and all of its inhabitants? How can people of faith and conscience seize the moral opportunity to lead on the most important issue of our time? \nJoin Rev. Susan Hendershot\, President of Interfaith Power & Light\, and Ken Kimmell\, President of the Union of Concerned Scientists\, as they undertake their first joint speaking tour on the intersection of faith\, science\, and climate solutions. The program is part of a 5-state Southeastern tour intended to educate\, inspire and mobilize action. \nClick here to register! \nSponsors for this event include NC Interfaith Power & Light\, Interfaith Creation Care of the Triangle\, and Pullen Memorial Baptist Church.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-science-and-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T150000
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CREATED:20190321T150133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T150133Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Voices for Creation Justice Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light and Sierra Club for a joint advocacy day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with elected officials to hear their visions for NC’s future and to express your support for clean energy\, not fracked gas. Information on current bills\, talking points\, office location maps\, and resource packets will be available for all registered participants. \nIf you need assistance in scheduling meetings with your NCGA Representatives\, please email info@ncipl.org. If you are unable to come to Raleigh – please call your representatives on April 9 and let them know you are aware that NC Interfaith Power & Light and the Sierra Club are having this advocacy day. \nClick here to find the contact information for your state legislators. \nLoading…
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-voices-for-creation-justice-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20190131T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T183309Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. Please register by Monday\, March 25 to guarantee lunch. \nWhether you are new to grassroots advocacy or have been engaged in this critical work for some time\, the NC Council of Churches’ Legislative Seminar offers the opportunity to hear updates on issues being discussed at the General Assembly\, network with others who share your concerns\, and learn how you can make a difference. This seminar is unique in North Carolina in bringing together people of faith to learn ways we can impact legislation in our state. \nThe cost\, which includes lunch\, is $25 and current students may purchase a discounted ticket of $15. \nThe schedule for the day is: \n9 a.m. – Check-in (light arrival snacks will be available) \n9:30 a.m. – Opening worship \nChoice of one workshop per session \n10:30 a.m. – Workshop Session One \nPower Struggles\, the Sequel: Rob Schofield\, Director\, NC Policy Watch \n\nReview legislative efforts to curb the governor’s powers. Are those efforts continuing\, and what do they involve? How can Cooper and his allies effectively use the veto to advance the progressive agenda now that vetoes have some teeth? How is Cooper handling these challenges?\n\nShape of the Bench: Bob Orr\, Former Associate Justice of the NC Supreme Court \n\nCan the state’s courts remain independent in the face of legislative pressure to politicize? Is the federal judiciary — which has acted as a check against the General Assembly’s excesses — evolving sharply to the right with the president’s appointees? What can be done about it?\n\nVoter ID\, Theory\, and Practice: Caitlin Swain\, Executive Director\, Forward Justice; Irving Joyner\, Law Professor\, NC Central University; Leah Kong\, Staff Attorney\, Forward Justice \n\nIns and outs of the new photo ID law\, hastily enacted in December over the governor’s veto. What are the remaining problems? Will the law hold up in court? What more can be done to counter legislative attempts at voter suppression?\n\nHealth Care at Stake: Nicole Dozier\, Director of the Health Advocacy Project\, NC Justice Center \n\nWhat more can/should legislators do to lower costs and improve access? What are the prospects for Medicaid expansion?\n\nEnvironmental Protection: Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, NC Interfaith Power & Light \n\nChallenges amidst global warming: sea level rise\, intense storms\, flooding threats. Protection vs. deregulation.\n\nBlitz Campaign (ALEC): Bill Mefford\, Faith Organizer\, Americans United for Separation of Church and State \n\nWhat is it and how do we prepare for it? How to recognize a wolf in sheep’s clothing.\n\n11:30 a.m. – Workshop Session Two \nElection Integrity: Melissa Price Kromm\, Coalition Director\, NC Voters for Clean Elections \n\n Update on the controversies over elections administration and oversight. Will the legislature give up its push to control the state elections board? In light of the 9th Congressional District scandal\, what further steps should be taken to guard against absentee ballot fraud? Any prospect for restoring public accountability for investigations into campaign finance violations? What happens if those investigations remain secret unless criminal charges are brought?\n\nState Budget Trends: Alexandra Sirota\, Director of NC Budget & Tax Center\, NC Justice Center \n\n How does the governor use his new veto clout to affect revenues\, spending? Is North Carolina still trying to get by on the cheap?\n\nPulse Check on Public Education: Mark Jewell\, President\, North Carolina Association of Educators \n\nA year after teachers flexed political muscles\, how are their pay and working conditions improving? Update on schools’ performance amid a legislative push for more parental choice. Rich vs. poor districts; trends toward resegregation.\n\nImmigration Challenges for North Carolina: Gail Phares\, Founding member of Witness for Peace and recipient of this year’s Faith Active in Public Life Award \n\nWhat more can the state do to take advantage of immigrants’ economic contributions while fostering an orderly immigration system? Detriments of 287G.\n\nPolarized Politics and the Urban/Rural Divide: Rick Glazier\, Executive Director\, NC Justice Center \n\nAny movement toward common ground\, and if so should progressives cheer? Prospects for civil discourse. Strategies for effective progressive advocacy in a polarized environment.\n\n12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Keynote – Tom Ross\, President Emeritus of the University of North Carolina system and co-chair of North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform\, will provide the keynote on the health of our state’s and nation’s political systems. \n1:30 p.m. – Workshop Session Three \nAnnals of Gerrymandering: Tom Ross\, Co-Chair\, North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform \n\nUpdate status of anti-gerrymandering lawsuits; review progress due to court rulings. Will U.S. Supreme Court\, as it considers a case involving North Carolina\, finally set a standard to gauge unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering? Are advocates for nonpartisan redistricting making any headway? How can their efforts be pushed along?\n\nCurbing Gun Violence: Becky Ceartas\, Executive Director\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence \n\nWhat can and should North Carolina do? The legislative role.\n\nHigher Education Under Stress: David Rice\, Executive Director\, Higher Education Works \n\nUNC system is at a crossroads with regard to governance and mission. Is one of the state’s principal assets at risk?\n\nThe Double-edged Sword of Opioid Laws: Lillie Armstrong\, Community Overdose Consultant\, NC Department of Health and Human Services and Chris Pernell\, Director\, Partners in Health and Wholeness \n\nDrug-Induced Homicide Law. What is it and how it flies in the face of Good Samaritan Laws. Great start\, but no reckoning of the unintended consequences.\n\nEnvironmental Protection: Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, NC Interfaith Power & Light \n\nChallenges amidst global warming: sea level rise\, intense storms\, flooding threats. Protection vs. deregulation.\n\n2:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-council-of-churches-legislative-seminar/
LOCATION:North Raleigh United Methodist Church\, 8501 Honeycutt Road\, Raleigh\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T115500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T130000
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CREATED:20190122T160225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T205352Z
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SUMMARY:Wilmington Roadshow Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council for lunch to learn a bit of our history and current initiatives along with strategies and visions for going forward.  We are made of 18 denominations across the state and work in multiple arenas ranging from Immigration to the Environment\, from Living Wage advocacy to the Opioid Crisis — matters that affect the daily lives of the people who live in our state. Taking our cues from the Old Testament Prophets and the New Testament Good News\, we address the issues that God has chosen for us. We will start at 11:55AM\, so come early to sign in\, and we will finish promptly at 1:00PM for those who have a busy afternoon. \nLunch is free\, so bring a friend\, bring two\, bring as many as you like\, just be sure to have everyone sign up. \nClick here to RSVP or call the office at 919-828-6501.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wilmington-roadshow-lunch/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s on-the-Sound\, 101 Airlie Road\, Wilmington\, 28403
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20190114T160902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T163822Z
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SUMMARY:13th 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. The movement is made up of more than 125 North Carolina NAACP branches\, youth councils\, and college chapters from across the state and members of over 200 other social justice organizations. \nJoin us for the pre-march rally and people’s assembly at 9 a.m. near the corner of Wilmington and South Streets near Shaw University. \nMarch begins at 10 a.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/13th-annual-moral-march-on-raleigh-and-hkonj-peoples-assembly/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20190108T211823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190108T211823Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar on Executive Order No. 80
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light as we partner with Governor Cooper’s office to offer a free webinar on Executive Order No. 80\, North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy. Jeremy Tarr\, Policy Advisor for the Environment\, Energy\, and Transportation\, and Sushma Masemore\, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment from the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will talk about the history\, plan\, and timeline of Executive Order No. 80. Following the presentation there will be Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. For more information\, contact Michelle Peedin at michelle@ncchurches.org. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/webinar-on-executive-order-no-80/
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20180807T194720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T163100Z
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SUMMARY:A Spiritual Call to Address Ecological Devastation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Greenleaf Christian Church for a Worship Service and to hear from North Carolinians who will share about the impacts of ecological injustice in their communities. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber\, II\, Former Vice President Al Gore\, and Karenna Gore will join impacted persons\, who will offer solutions for radical change that can help create safe and healthy communities in North Carolina and across the country. \nDon’t forget to join us on Monday\, August 13th in Greensboro for an Ecological Devastation Focused Moral Monday Mass Meeting: https://www.facebook.com/events/2155529461359888/ \nPlease RSVP to this event if you plan to attend in person. If you can’t join in person\, watch via livestream: breachrepairers.org/livestream
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/a-spiritual-call-to-address-ecological-devastation/
LOCATION:Greenleaf Christian Church DOC\, 2110 N William St\, Goldsboro\, NC\, 27530
CATEGORIES:NCIPL,NCIPL-Only
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
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CREATED:20180102T205353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T185256Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art\, music\, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers\, but also to engage in robust and respectful conversation with thought leaders\, writers\, dreamers\, artists\, visionaries\, and social justice activists. The 2018 collection of co-creaters includes Jen Hatmaker\, Jon Pavlovitz\, Jacqui Lewis\, Amy Grant\, and civil rights icon Ruby Sales. \nLooking for a summer weekend event for your youth group? Wild Goose has special event pricing to make attendance as accessible as possible for youth groups. Located in the middle of this festival of co-creation\, faith\, and spiritually fueled fellowship is a youth tent that will provide programming on subjects that matter to teens. Few other events speak so much to the passions of teenagers in the church with open conversations about gender identity\, active collaboration on faith inspired justice work\, and authentic open dialogue on the topics that matter to them most. Click here for more information about the Wild Goose for youth. \nClick here to purchase your tickets.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wild-goose-festival-3/
LOCATION:Hot Springs Campgrounds\, Hot Springs\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20180521T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T175945Z
UID:25330-1529488800-1529503200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s lay and faith leader network for our Advocating with Compassion Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with your elected officials to hear their visions for NC’s future and to express your support for new and existing clean\, renewable and energy efficient policies. Click here to find the contact information for your state legislators. An advocacy toolkit can be found by clicking here. \nHandouts and resources will be offered on Halifax Mall to assist in your meetings. National Interfaith Power & Light President\, Susan Hendershot Guy\, will deliver a hope-filled message as we gather at noon for lunch on the lawn. Click here and RSVP by June 15th if you would like to reserve a lunch. \nIf you are unable to come to Raleigh\, please call your representatives and let them know you are aware that NC Interfaith Power & Light is having this advocacy day and that you support clean energy as a moral imperative! \nNCGA House Contact Info – click here    NCGA Senate Contact Info – click here  \nPlease contact info@ncipl.org with any questions.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-voices-for-clean-energy-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20180503T170916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T170916Z
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SUMMARY:Solar 101 for Congregations
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will include food\, a meet and greet with solar vendors\, Solar 101 presentation\, testimony from other worship facilities\, and a question and answer portion. \n6:00 Arrival and Refreshments\n6:10 NCIPL Welcome and Introductions\n6:20 NC Sustainable Energy Association – Story of H.B. 589\n6:30 Solar Installer Presentation – Rebate program overview\, installed project and process examples\, Q&A\n7:30 Duke Energy – Leasing program overview\, H.B. 589 programs timeline\, Q&A\n7:50 NCIPL Next Steps and Closing\n8:00 Departure \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/solar-101-for-congregations/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20180323T190302Z
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SUMMARY:Solar 101 for Congregations - Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will include food\, a meet and greet with solar vendors\, Solar 101 presentation\, testimony from other worship facilities\, and a question and answer portion. \n6:00 Arrival and Refreshments\n6:10 NCIPL Welcome and Introductions\n6:20 NC Sustainable Energy Association – Story of H.B. 589\n6:30 Solar Installer Presentation – Rebate program overview\, installed project and process examples\, Q&A\n7:30 Duke Energy – Leasing program overview\, H.B. 589 programs timeline\, Q&A\n7:50 NCIPL Next Steps and Closing\n8:00 Departure \nClick here to register. \nThis event is also being offered in Chapel Hill on Tuesday\, April 10 at United Church of Chapel Hill ( 1321 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). Click here to register for that event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/solar-101-for-congregations-raleigh/
LOCATION:Church of the Nativity\, 8849 Ray Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T190523Z
UID:25060-1523383200-1523390400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Solar 101 for Congregations - Chapel Hill
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will include food\, a meet and greet with solar vendors\, Solar 101 presentation\, testimony from other worship facilities\, and a question and answer portion. \n6:00 Arrival and Refreshments\n6:10 NCIPL Welcome and Introductions\n6:20 NC Sustainable Energy Association – Story of H.B. 589\n6:30 Solar Installer Presentation – Rebate program overview\, installed project and process examples\, Q&A\n7:30 Duke Energy – Leasing program overview\, H.B. 589 programs timeline\, Q&A\n7:50 NCIPL Next Steps and Closing\n8:00 Departure \nClick here to register. \nThis event is also being offered in Raleigh on Thursday\, April 26 at Church of the Nativity (8849 Ray Road). Click here to register for that event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/solar-101-for-congregations-chapel-hill/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180211
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20171218T184252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T215039Z
UID:24703-1518220800-1518307199@ncchurches.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20170222T135904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T183845Z
UID:22864-1491469200-1491494400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s congregational lay and faith leaders network on March 21 at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh for the third Annual Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. \nWe will lead with our “Advocating with Compassion” message as we meet with members of the NC General Assembly to hear their visions for North Carolina and to express our support for new and existing clean\, renewable\, and energy-efficient policies. \nFind out who represents you in the NC General Assembly here. \nStay updated on Facebook.  Look here for an advocacy toolkit. \nContact NCIPL for more information about Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day at info@ncipl.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-voices-clean-energy-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20170117T185333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T150407Z
UID:22519-1490382000-1490529600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Creation Justice Pathways in NC
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Southern Conference of the UCC and the North Carolina Council of Churches\, “Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina” brings together activists and experts for a weekend of presentations\, discussions\, and community building around the environment as an issue of personal health and of social justice.\n \nRegister here. \nWhile the event is free\, donations will be encouraged for Saturday lunch. In addition\, Friday night’s dinner will be a potluck\, so feel free to bring a dish.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/creation-justice-pathways-nc/
LOCATION:Parkway United Church of Christ\, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,NCIPL,PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20170314T185932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T185932Z
UID:23161-1490086800-1490112000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NCIPL Education and Outreach Day
DESCRIPTION:NC Interfaith Power & Light’s statewide network will be hosting an education table in the 1300 QUAD of the NC General Assembly Building\, distributing postcards and educational materials to show support for clean\, efficient\, renewable energy policies for North Carolina. \nCome by to learn about what bills have been introduced so far in the 2017 Legislative Session\, and how to participate in the advocacy day on April 6. RSVP on Facebook.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ncipl-education-outreach-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncchurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Marc-Mullinax-from-HKonJ.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20161110T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T193418Z
UID:21996-1481306400-1481463000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 NC Climate Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:This statewide gathering of youth and adults who are ready to use our heads\, hands and hearts to create a just world for all is a space for deep dialogue\, practical learning\, creativity\, and movement building. It is a gathering that harnesses the strength of our diversity. \nThe NCCJS is rooted in the understanding that all people have a vital contribution to make in dealing with the climate crisis. We also recognize that some people — particularly people of color and poor people — are hit first and worst by the polluting industries that are driving climate change and by the intensifying floods\, droughts\, hurricanes and sea level rise that result from it. \nLearn more about joining us to create the better world that we all deserve. Registration is available here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-nc-climate-justice-summit/
LOCATION:Haw River State Park\, 339 Conference Center Dr\, Browns Summit\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20161024T162649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T162649Z
UID:21837-1478199600-1478206800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Showing of "Before the Flood"
DESCRIPTION:This film by Academy Award-winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens follows DiCaprio as he travels to five continents meeting people whose lives have been devastated by global warming and learns how we already have the capacity to solve this crisis. \nAn inspiring film\, it not only underscores the urgency of acting on climate change but shows that there is hope for our world and our future.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/showing-of-before-the-flood/
LOCATION:West Raleigh Presbyterian Church\, 27 HORNE Street\, Raleigh\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160524T152605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T152605Z
UID:21071-1465034400-1465041600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Hope to the Climate Crisis through Faith and Action: Eco-Justice Workshop with Rev. Dr. Jim Antal
DESCRIPTION:The scale and urgency of climate change requires our generation to reassess our lives\, repurpose our religious practice and reorient our assets in ways that align with our covenant with God and preserve the Eden into which we were born. Come to this workshop to be inspired by courageous initiatives already underway\, and to consider how you and others might harness your religious communities to meet this challenge. Contact info@ncipl.org or call UCCH at 919-942-3540 for more information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/bringing-hope-climate-crisis-faith-action-eco-justice-workshop-rev-dr-jim-antal/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160524T152747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T152747Z
UID:21069-1464429600-1464444000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:UN Climate Summit Simulation
DESCRIPTION:The World Climate Project simulation lets you participate in a thought-provoking\, mock-UN event that simulates the United Nations climate talks held in Paris in December.  Through this simulation you will increase your awareness of the greatest challenge facing humanity and experience what it is like to negotiate a climate deal. RSVP here. Contact info@ncipl.org for details.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/un-climate-summit-simulation/
LOCATION:Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 4907 Garrett Road\, Durham\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160216T135822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T151652Z
UID:20571-1461402000-1461423600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Critical Issues Seminar -- Race\, Power\, and Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong discussion of race as it impacts some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina and the nation. \nWe will begin the day with worship and a structured conversation between Eboni Marshall Turman\, Assistant Research Professor of Theological Ethics and Black Church Studies and Director of the Office of Black Church Studies Duke Divinity School\, and Timothy Tyson\, Visiting Professor of American Christianity and Southern Culture at Duke University. \nTwo sessions of workshops will follow on topics including: \n\nPressures on voting rights led by Anita Earls of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.\nRacial patterns in inadequate health care led by Nicole Dozier and Adam Linker of the NC Justice Center.\nEnvironmental justice led by Naeema Muhammad and Ayo Wilson of the NC Environmental Justice Network.\nImmigration as a racial issue led by Ron Garcia-Fogarty of Witness for Peace Southeast.\nRacial patterns in poverty and affluence led by Gene Nichol of the NC Poverty Research Fund.\n\nCheck-in will begin at 8:15 a.m.\, worship is at 9 a.m.\, and the day will conclude at 3 p.m. The cost is $25; $15 for students\, and some scholarship funding is available. Lunch is included. \nClick here for additional details\, including registration information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/critical-issues-seminar-race-power-and-privelege/
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160403T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T162526Z
UID:20841-1460055600-1460061000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe: Town Hall -- Changing Climate\, Uncertain Future
DESCRIPTION:WRAL’s Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel talks climate science with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe\, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences\, Texas Tech University\, and Walter Robinson\, Professor and Head\, Marine\, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\, NC State University. Introduced by Emlyn Koster\, Director of the Museum\, followed by questions from the audience and networking over coffee and dessert. If you are unable to attend we hope you will join us on for a broadcast to be streamed live online. Contact info@ncip.org for details.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/katharine-hayhoe-town-hall-changing-climate-uncertain-future/
LOCATION:NC Museum of Natural Sciences\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160318T204941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T205054Z
UID:20769-1460028600-1460034000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe: Meet\, Eat\, & Discover -- the Health Benefits of Clean\, Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:A lunchtime panel moderated by Dominique Browning\, co-founder and senior director of Moms Clean Air Force\, with guest presenters: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe\, climatologist and director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University; Greg Fishel\, chief meteorologist at WRAL-TV; and Jennifer Caicedo\,  a physician with Allergy\, Asthma & Immunology Relief of Charlotte. Sponsored by NC Interfaith Power & Light\, Environmental Defense Fund\, and the newly formed NC Healthy Air Alliance\, a collaborative of Moms Clean Air Force NC\, Mothers & Others for Clean Air\, Medical Advocates for Healthy Air\, and Clean Air Carolina. \nRegistration required. Details are available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/katharine-hayhoe-meet-eat-discover-health-benefits-clean-renewable-energy/
LOCATION:Nature Research Center\, 4th Floor\, 121 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160403T161515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T161515Z
UID:20838-1459965600-1459972800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe: Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Young Evangelicals for Climate Action\, Duke Divinity\, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy\, UNC Institute for the Environment\, and NC Interfaith Power & Light will host a community conversation with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe about the scientific and faith basis for acting on the climate crisis.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/katharine-hayhoe-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Nicholas School of the Environment\, Duke University\, 450 Research Drive\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T114838
CREATED:20160318T200825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T160550Z
UID:20767-1459944000-1459947600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe: Getting Real About Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Stewardship Greensboro\, a regional partner group of NCIPL\, will host a meet and greet with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe\, a climatologist\, Professor in the Political Science Department of Texas Tech University. One of “Time” magazine’s Most Influential People\, Katharine has appeared in the Showtime series “Years of Living Dangerously\,” and Bill Moyers’ “Climate Change: Fact & Faith.”
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/katharine-hayhoe-getting-real-climate-change/
LOCATION:Scuppernog Books\, 304 South Elm Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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