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SUMMARY:Faith and Health Connection: Successful Farm and Faith Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with RAFI’s Come to the Table and Farmers of Color Network participants to hear about successful Faith and Food Partnerships. Participants will learn how faith communities in North Carolina have partnered with farmers to establish sustainable and successful long-term relationships that increase market access for farmers of color and strengthen local economies.  \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-health-connection-successful-farm-and-faith-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW Only
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SUMMARY:Emotional Rescue for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:MemoryCare has coordinated with Kari Berit\, an internationally recognized speaker/writer to provide a free\, half-day virtual workshop (via Zoom) teaching caregivers how to be S.A.N.E. (Supported\, Appreciated\, Not Guilty\, and Energized) all while providing helpful tools they can use along their caregiving journey. \nClick here to register. \nFor more information on webinar schedule\, speaker bio\, and a preview video\, visit the Facebook event page here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/emotional-rescue-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T143000
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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Join AARP for their virtual webinar on caregiving for caregivers. This interactive workshop is designed to empower family caregivers to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class if you need to find more time for you while caring for someone who lives at home\, in a nursing home\, or across the country. \nParticipants must register by January 18 and must commit to attending a minimum of 4 out of the 6 sessions. Click here to learn more\, and click here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/powerful-tools-for-family-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T183000
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CREATED:20201007T163328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T144523Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.”  \nWe will define what a trauma-informed faith community is\, how to become one\, and look at the various ways in which faith communities can productively address trauma. This work is crucial as we find ourselves in layers of communal and individual stress in our world.  \nThis conversation will be whole-person driven\, with language that supports and honors our various stories and experiences. We hope that this time will empower you to invite new and healthy ways of doing life and ministry with your faith community\, especially with all challenges of COVID-19.  \nRegistration is required to receive call-in details. There is one more opportunity to join us virtually. Please click a date below to register: \n\nJanuary 12\n\n*Note: This is a separate event from our two-part Sacred Conversations event on becoming a trauma-informed faith community. To access those recordings\, click below:\n– Part One\n– Part Two
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/becoming-a-trauma-informed-faith-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T170000
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SUMMARY:Winter 2021 Caregiver College
DESCRIPTION:Join MemoryCare Inc. for their 2021 Caregiver College\, a series of six modules provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by MemoryCare\, Inc. staff with guest speaker Elder Law Attorney Caroline Knox. Registration is required: contact 828-771-2219 or email education@memorycare.org. \nTo learn more about the Winter Caregiver College\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/winter-2021-caregiver-college/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T100000
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CREATED:20201222T203551Z
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SUMMARY:Elder Abuse: The Impact of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the second chapter of life. On top of that\, elderly individuals can also be victims of abuse. Join the Centralina Area Agency on Aging for a virtual webinar on elder abuse. Speakers will discussing the importance of and how to uncover the hidden problem of elder abuse\, and how to detect\, report\, and prevent it. \nRegistration is required to received call-in details. Click here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/elder-abuse-the-impact-of-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T110000
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SUMMARY:Wellness & Immune Health
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, we want to highlight the best ways to support immune health. Join PHW and Holley Dagenhardt\, MA\, RDN\, LDN on Friday\, December 4\, for a conversation on fundamental wellness behaviors – hydration\, food choices\, physical activity\, sleep\, and stress – and how these behaviors impact our immune health. \nRegistration is not required\, simply click here on the day of the event and enter passcode 514291 when prompted so that you may join.\nHolley Dagenhardt\, MA\, RDN\, LDN has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Hickory area for over 20 years. She specializes in adult weight management and wellness. Holley is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, licensed to practice in North Carolina\, and nationally registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She has a BSPH in nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in nutrition from Appalachian State University.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/covid-19-immune-health/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T153000
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UID:31904-1606816800-1606836600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Division of FaithHealth Ministries of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Shaw University Divinity School invite you to the Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture Series.  The Hatch Series engages faith and health leaders in thought provoking dialogue reflective of the strength of faith-health intersections in improving population health and building stronger communities.\nKeynote speakers will include Dr. Somava Saha\, Executive Lead for Wellbeing in the Nation (WIN) Network\, Founder and Executive Lead for Well-being and Equity (WE) in the World\, Founder and Executive Lead for 100 Million Healtheir Lives\, and former Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement; and Richard “Stick” Williams\, former Vice President of Corporate Community Affairs at Duke Energy Corporation\, President of the Duke Energy Foundation\, and board member of Commissioners of Atrium Health. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required and limited to the first 150 registrants. Click here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fifth-annual-john-w-hatch-faithhealth-lecture/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the Covid Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Partners in Health and Wholeness\, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches\, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday\, November 18 at 12 p.m.\, titled “The Church at the Center of the COVID Pandemic.” \nParticipants will hear from guest speakers from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) to discuss what we are learning about COVID-19 and trends across NC\, updated health and safety recommendations places of worship can implement to slow the spread\, and resources available to community members impacted by this pandemic. Faith leaders are invited to bring questions\, concerns\, and ideas to a conversation. \nClick here to register.\nWe will be joined by guest speakers Dr. Betsey Tilson\, NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer and State Health Director\, Carla West\, Senior Director for Economic Security\, and other members of the NCDHHS team. \nWe look forward to sharing this time together.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-the-church-at-the-center-of-the-covid-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T123000
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UID:31902-1604052000-1604061000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Leading Trauma-Informed Programs and Ministries
DESCRIPTION:Join Crystal Imes and Annette Snider\, certified Connections Matter trainers with Prevent Child abuse NC\, for part two of their ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and trauma series. Participants will explore NETworX’s trauma-informed approaches to build authentic relationships across common divisions like wealth\, race\, and culture. Crystal and Annette will open a discussion with participants on how and where well-meaning but trauma-uninformed programs/ministries risk re-traumatization of participants. The session will close with a panel discussion focused on best practices and resources\, and participants will have the opportunity to formulate a plan for being a trauma-informed ministry/program. \nThis workshop requires prior training in ACEs/trauma or at least a basic understanding of ACEs/trauma. Interested participants are encouraged to consider attending the October 23\, 2020 training “Understanding ACEs and Trauma”(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-aces-and-trauma-tickets-121270215479)  \nPlease contact Jaimie McGirt at jmcgirt@conservationfund.org if you have questions about attending.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/leading-trauma-informed-programs-and-ministries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T123000
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SUMMARY:Understanding ACEs and Trauma (Part I)
DESCRIPTION:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are forms of early childhood trauma that can have a strong impact on development and future adult health. Join Crystal Imes\, BSW\, and Annette Snider\, LMFTA\, both certified Connections Matter trainers\, a program of Prevent Child Abuse NC for part one of Resourceful Communities’ two-part webinar series on ACEs. \nParticipants will gain a better understanding of the science behind ACEs and why understanding the science or being “trauma-informed” matters in our everyday interactions with youth and adults in rural programs and ministries. \nThis is a training but not official certification.  Information on certification can be provided. \nClick here to register! Registration ends on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2020 \nFor questions specific to the content of this training\, please contact Jaimie McGirt at jmcgirt@conservationfund.org. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/understanding-aces-and-trauma/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000
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CREATED:20201002T193526Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening and Connecting: Families\, Congregations\, and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Did you know when we support and connect with one another we are providing hope and using key protective factors that actually help prevent child abuse and neglect? Connect with us for a week-long webinar and town hall series to learn how you can be a connection in your community. Starting on Monday\, October 19\, through Thursday\, October 22\, from 1:00-2:00pm\, we will come together for conversations on The Protective Factor of The Day and “Why Connections Matter” with faith leaders\, community members\, and certified Connections Matter trainers. Friday\, October 23rd from 10:00-11:00am we will discuss the final Protective Factor and wrap up with a Facebook Town Hall Forum from 11:00am-12:00pm featuring faith leaders and experts from North Carolina communities. \nMake sure to register for the webinar on Monday\, October 19 to hear from the Rev. Jessica Stokes\, PHW Associate Director of Mental Health Advocacy\, on parental resilience and mental well-being. \nPlease click on each individual event below to register: \n\nMonday\, October 19: Parental Resilience: Mental Well-Being\nTuesday\, October 20: Social Emotional Competence of Children\nWednesday\, October 21: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development\nThursday\, October 22: Concrete Supports\nFriday\, October 23: Social Connections\nFriday\, October 23: Facebook Live Town Hall
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/strengthening-and-connecting-families-congregations-and-communities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T190000
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CREATED:20201002T191338Z
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UID:31778-1601924400-1602183600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Community Conversation: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith Do to Prevent Suicide?
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our partners at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA)\, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – North Carolina Chapter\, and NC Agromedicine Institute for a series on the intersection of mental health\, faith communities\, and rural communities. This four-night event will take place next Monday\, October 5-Thursday\, October 8\, at 7 p.m. each night via Zoom. Make sure to tune-in on Thursday\, October 8\, to hear from the Rev. Jessica Stokes\, PHW Associate Director for Mental Health Advocacy\, as she moderates a community panel of faith leaders and mental health professionals. \nPlease click on each individual event below to register: \n\nMonday\, October 5: Religion and Suicide: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly\nWednesday\, October 7: Talk Saves Lives for Firearms Owners: Keeping Family\, Farm\, and our Rural Communities Suicide-Safe (Attendees must be 18 or over )\nThursday\, October 8: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith do to Prevent Suicide?\n\nFor a full list of details on each event\, click here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/community-conversation-what-can-rural-communities-and-people-of-faith-do-to-prevent-suicide/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only
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