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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2019-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T113000
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T190411Z
UID:28472-1561627800-1561635000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2019-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190509T194936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T194936Z
UID:28321-1560592800-1560598200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum – Lillington
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-lillington/
LOCATION:Harnett County Public Library\, 601 South Main Street\, Lillington\, 27546
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190523T122432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T185045Z
UID:28372-1560279600-1560286800@ncchurches.org
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:20190609T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190609T183000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190509T195626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T191742Z
UID:28324-1560099600-1560105000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Town Hall on Public Education
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a town hall meeting on public education co-hosted by Christ The King Lutheran Church and the North Carolina Council of Churches.  Our guests will be Senators Jay Chaudhuri (District 15)\, Wiley Nichol (District 16)\, Sam Searcy (District 17)\, and a representative from the North Carolina Association of Educators. During this time community members will have the opportunity to voice questions and concerns to their elected officials and hear from them about how they are working to improve public education in North Carolina. \nThis meeting is free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/town-hall-on-public-education/
LOCATION:Christ the King Lutheran Church\, 600 Walnut Street\, Cary\, 27511
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190529T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T210812Z
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SUMMARY:Healthcare Can't Wait
DESCRIPTION:Approximately half a million North Carolinians do not have access to proper insurance. For too many of us\, the urgency to expand health access is a life and death situation. \nOn June 5\, 2019\, people will gather at locations across the state to remember and honor the people who have suffered or died because they were uninsured. \nPlease find a vigil near you and support the efforts to close the Medicaid coverage gap! Visit www.healthcarevigil.com to find a vigil in your area. Information and links will be updated as they become available. ALL vigils will be held on Wednesday\, June 5\, at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/healthcare-cant-wait/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190402T140737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T141959Z
UID:28149-1558771200-1558800000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Liberating Theologies Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Liberating Theologies conference is a one-day experience exploring varying theologies with an emphasis on liberation and inclusion for the oppressed and marginalized. This event is for you if you are interested in making a significant contribution to culture-shift in the South. We are deeply invested in moving the state towards being a place where LGBTQ people are affirmed and celebrated. The Liberating Theologies Speaker Series is an opportunity for people to question religious narratives and ideas that have been used to oppress people and to explore perspectives that affirm the dignity and humanity of all people. Join us to reawaken the activist in your and become equipped with perspectives that have the power to change minds\, hearts\, and policies. \nFeatured speakers: \n\nThe Rev. Dr. Keri Day will be speaking on The Future of Theology. Day is an Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religion at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton\, NJ. Her teaching and research interests are in womanist/feminist theologies\, social critical theory\, cultural studies\, economics\, and Afro-Pentecostalism. In 2017\, she was recognized by ABC News as one of six black women at the center of gravity in theological education in America.\nJohn Boopalan will be speaking on Dismantling Oppressive Theologies. Boopalan is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge\, MA. His recently published essays include “Afterword: Justice Amidst Violence: Missed and Available Opportunities” in Mirage: A Sri Lankan Dalit Novel (2016) and “Doing Constructive Theology with B. R. Ambedkar: Where Theology and Ethics Kiss” in Bangalore Theological Forum (2016).\nThe Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey will be speaking on Womanist Theology. Lightsey is the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs\, Associate Professor of Constructive Theology at Meadville Lombard Theological Seminary. Following service in the US Army and work as a civil servant\, she received her academic and theological training at Columbus State University (BS)\, Gammon Seminary of the Interdenominational Theological Center (M.Div.) and Garrett-Evangelical Theological School (Ph.D.). Throughout her vocational life\, she has been a leading social justice activist\, working with local\, national and international organizations focusing primarily on the causes of peacemaking\, racial justice\, and LGBTQ rights.\nThere will be a panel discussion following the speaker’s presentations. Bishop Tonyia M. Rawls\, The Freedom Center for Social Justice’s Founder and Executive Director\, will moderate the conversation.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/liberating-theologies-speaker-series-3/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Drive\, Charlotte\, 28215
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190423T201811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T170922Z
UID:28268-1558519200-1558526400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Understanding the Big Picture of Women's Health: A Call to Action for Men and Women
DESCRIPTION:Join the N.C. Council of Churches to learn more about the erosion of women’s health and the potential for restrictions on reproductive health. Panelists will offer different perspectives\, all of which will provide important knowledge for faith leaders who seek to walk alongside women and the people who love them. \nTara Romano\, Executive Director for NARAL NC\, will moderate a panel to help us understand the pending N.C. legislation including bills introduced during this session. \nPanelists will include: \n\n\n\nJennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, North Carolina Council of Churches\nAmy Bryant\, Ob-gyn physician\nJessica Turner\, Field Manager\, ACLU\n\n\nAsh Williams\, Director of Development\, Carolina Abortion Fund \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but you must RSVP. Click here to access the registration link. For questions\, email info@ncchurches.org or call 919-828-6501.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/understanding-the-big-picture-of-womens-health-a-call-to-action-for-men-and-women/
LOCATION:Pilgrim United Church of Christ\, 3011 Academy Road\, Durham\, NC\, 27707
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190418T131548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T131548Z
UID:28235-1557583200-1557586800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Eden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-eden/
LOCATION:Eden Public Library\, 598 South Pierce Street\, Eden\, 27288
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190415T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T200145Z
UID:28224-1556978400-1556982000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Reidsville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-reidsville/
LOCATION:Reidsville Public Library\, 125 South Scales Street\, Reidsville\, 27320
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190411T150406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T200055Z
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SUMMARY:Faith and Conscience Convocation: A Call for Accountability for Torture (Charlotte)
DESCRIPTION:The event has been canceled.\nLearn – Reflect – Act \nThe convocation will explore North Carolina’s connection\, through the use of its public airports\, a local airline (Aero Contractors)\, and locally based employees of the airline\, to the CIA’s Rendition\, Detention\, and Interrogation (RDI) program that began after the 9/11 attacks. Muslim people were kidnapped\, bound\, and transported to CIA black sites and to foreign countries\, where they were held indefinitely without charges and were tortured. Most were innocent of any offense. \nSpeakers will include NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture members The Rev. Ben Boswell\, Dr. Christina Cowger\, and Mrs. Allyson Caison and NC No Torture Program Coordinator The Rev. Para Drake. They will talk about how people of faith and conscience have become involved in seeking accountability and redress for those harmed by the program and how you may encourage accountability for those actions. \nDeadline to register is April 29. \nCo-Conveners are NC Stop Torture Now\, NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture\, and Myers Park Baptist Church. \nLoading…
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-conscience-convocation-a-call-for-accountability-for-torture-charlotte/
LOCATION:Myers Park Baptist Church\, 1900 Queens Road\, Charlotte\, 28207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T153000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190402T163745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T163745Z
UID:28154-1556703000-1556811000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Justice Gathering for Food and Faith Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Do you live or work in Charlotte or a nearby county? Do you know someone doing food justice work who does? Following on the 2019 Come to the Table Conference at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, we are pleased to open registration for a smaller two-day gathering for faith and community leaders in or near Charlotte who are engaged in food justice work. \nThe Justice Gathering for Food & Faith Leaders will bring together 30-40 people Wednesday & Thursday\, May 1-2 to deepen our understanding of equity as it relates to food justice\, build relationships that will support and sustain our work\, and envision how we can implement our personal and collective wisdom moving forward. Throughout the gathering\, in the midst of challenging conversations\, we will strive to create a space for healing. Click here for more details\, an event schedule\, and to register! \nRegistration is limited and closes April 17th. Scholarships are available – contact margaret@rafiusa.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/justice-gathering-for-food-and-faith-leaders/
LOCATION:Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 3400 Beatties Ford Road\, Charlotte\, 28216
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190306T114058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T195731Z
UID:28022-1556460000-1556470800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Conscience Convocation: A Call for Accountability for Torture (Asheville)
DESCRIPTION:The convocation will explore North Carolina’s connection\, through the use of its public airports\, a local airline (Aero Contractors)\, and locally based employees of the airline\, to the CIA’s Rendition\, Detention\, and Interrogation (RDI) program that began after the 9/11 attacks. Muslim people were kidnapped\, bound\, and transported to CIA black sites and to foreign countries\, where they were held indefinitely without charges and were tortured. Most were innocent of any offense. \nSpeakers will include NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture Commissioner David Crane\, former war crimes prosecutor\, retired Colonel Larry Wilkerson who has extensive knowledge of the program\, and Christina Cowger\, a founder of NC Stop Torture Now. \nDeadline to register is April 25. \nCo-Conveners are NC Stop Torture Now\, ACLU of North Carolina\, NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture\, and Carolina Jews for Justice. \nLoading…
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-conscience-convocation-a-call-for-accountability-for-torture/
LOCATION:Highsmith Student Union\, 1 University Heights\, Asheville\, 28804
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190415T195930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T195929Z
UID:28221-1556377200-1556380800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Gastonia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-gastonia/
LOCATION:Gaston County Department of Social Services\, 330 North Marietta Street\, Gastonia\, 28052
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190409T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T133423Z
UID:28190-1556362800-1556366400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Belmont
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-belmont/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church Belmont\, 807 South Point Road\, Belmont\, NC\, 28012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190411T031811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T031811Z
UID:28197-1556353800-1556370000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:The Aging Veteran
DESCRIPTION:Join the US Department of Veterans for this town meeting on the Aging Veteran. Attendees will learn about aging across the life cycle and how veterans can use this knowledge to plan for their future. This includes making sure veterans receive the healthcare they need as they age\, and become knowledgeable regarding what benefits their survivors are eligible for. This meeting welcomes all veterans\, their families\, caregivers\, and others who work with aging veterans. Click here for event details. For more information\, contact Thomas Whetsine at thomas.whetsine@yahoo.com.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/the-aging-veteran/
LOCATION:AB Tech Asheville Campus\, 19 Tech Drive\, Asheville\, North Carolina\, 28801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190409T165612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T165612Z
UID:28192-1556272800-1556276400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Workers Memorial Day 2019
DESCRIPTION:Safe jobs are the right of every worker\, and the 183 people who died on the job in 2017 – the most recent year for which the total count of workplace fatalities is known – is evidence that the NC Department of Labor must do more to protect working people. \nJoin us in Raleigh for a press conference and solemn memorial service during which participants will toll a bell 183 times and call for the state Department of Labor to do more to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities. Those in attendance are encouraged to wear black to honor those who have died.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/workers-memorial-day-2019/
LOCATION:NC State Capitol\, 1 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190211T182312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T155550Z
UID:27877-1556181000-1556209800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2019 NC Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:Español abajo \nWe invite you to participate in this annual gathering that brings together agencies\, organizations\, farmworkers\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers\nand 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. Registration is $45 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. \nRegister here. The price will increase to $60 on April 18. Click here for payment once you have registered. \nThis year\, registration will be capped at 150\, and there will be no same day registration permitted. \nClick here to submit a workshop proposal by March 19.\nQuestions? Contact: Maggie Helms \nHelp us as a volunteer!\nContact: Sara Gomez \nSponsor the event or reserve an information table for your organization or business!\nContact: Sandra Rodriguez \n————————————– \nLe invitamos a participar en esta reunión anual que reúne a agencias\, organizaciones\, trabajadores agrícolas\, y activistas dedicados a mejorar la vida de los trabajadores agrícolas y sus familias. Los participantes comparten habilidades\, conocimientos y recursos a través de sus presentaciones\, talleres y oportunidades para desarrollar redes de contactos. Personas de diferentes partes del estado que participan en actividades de defensa a favor de los trabajadores agrícolas tendrán la oportunidad de aprender y ponerse al día sobre los temas de actualidad que afectan a trabajadores agrícolas de Carolina del Norte. Por favor llene un formulario por persona. La cuota de inscripción es $45 e incluye desayuno y almuerzo ligero. \nInscríbete aquí. El costo aumentará a $60 el 18 de abril. Haga clic aquí para el pago una vez que se haya registrado.\nEste año\, solo hay plazos para 150 personas y no se acepte la inscripción en el día del evento. \nHaga clic aquí para proponga un taller para el 15 de marzo.\nPreguntas? Contacto: Maggie Helms \n¡Ayúdenos como voluntario!\nContacto: Sara Gomez\n \n¡Patrocine el evento o reserve una mesa de información para su organización o negocio!\nContacto: Sandra Rodriguez
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2019-nc-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190409T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T164631Z
UID:28186-1555164000-1555167600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nClick here to RSVP. \n  \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-burlington/
LOCATION:May Memorial Library\, 342 South Spring Street\, Burlington\, 27215
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190409T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T163217Z
UID:28180-1555153200-1555156800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Fair Districts Community Forum - Archdale
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community forum to inform voters about gerrymandering and why we must end this corrupt practice now\, before redistricting begins after the 2020 Census. President Ronald Reagan said it best when he called for “an end to the un-American and anti-democratic practice of gerrymandering… It isn’t just the district lines that [are] bent out of shape\, it’s the American values of fair play and decency and it’s time we stopped… It’s time to give the votes back to the people.” \nThis forum will explain how gerrymandering works and more importantly\, how it is undermining our democracy\, how we can end it\, and what you\, the voter\, can do about it. Please join us for a stimulating\, nonpartisan\, and eye-opening discussion on one of the most critical issues facing our state. \nFair Districts NC is co-sponsoring this event along with the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/fair-districts-community-forum-archdale/
LOCATION:Archdale Public Library\, 10433 South Main Street\, Archdale\, 27263
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190321T150133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T150133Z
UID:28103-1554800400-1554822000@ncchurches.org
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:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190131T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T183309Z
UID:27776-1553765400-1553785200@ncchurches.org
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:20190321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190124T210727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T142109Z
UID:27736-1553160600-1553167800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Healing\, Hope and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Council of Churches\, people of faith\, and the community alike for a summit on the opioid epidemic in North Carolina. Speakers from the following organizations will present at this moving event: The Attorney General’s Office\, NC Harm Reduction Coalition\, NC Child\, and the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Come learn more about the opioid crisis\, hear from fellow North Carolinians who have been personally impacted\, and discuss the overall importance of a compassionate\, faith-driven response to this epidemic. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. If you have any questions\, please contact us at info@ncchurches.org or 919-828-6501.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/healing-hope-and-recovery/
LOCATION:North Carolina Museum of History\, 5 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
ORGANIZER;CN="NC Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@ncchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190214T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T174508Z
UID:27918-1552989600-1552996800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Gun Violence Prevention Summit
DESCRIPTION:According to the American Public Health Association\, gun violence has become a major public health issue in the United States. More than 85\,000 people are affected by gun-related injuries per year\, and nearly 38\,000 people die due to gun-related violence. \nJoin us for a continuation of the summits we held in November and January on the status of gun violence prevention legislation at the national and North Carolina level. Whether you were able to attend either of those two meetings or not\, you’re welcome to join us at this summit and connect with one of the following working group areas: Domestic Violence\, School Safety\, Community Safety\, and Suicide and Mental Health. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but please be sure to register below. \nFunding made possible by the Center for American Progress. Co-sponsors include Moms Rising\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence (NCGV)\, and Action NC. \nLoading…
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/gun-violence-prevention-summit-3/
LOCATION:White Plains United Methodist Church\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Peace
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20181126T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T164430Z
UID:27381-1552348800-1552521599@ncchurches.org
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:20190309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190128T182838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T171946Z
UID:27724-1552122000-1552132800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC's Role in Torture: A Faith Response
DESCRIPTION:The conference will feature both learning and action components. The Rev. Ron Stief\, Executive Director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture will be our keynote speaker. Stief is a national leader and faith strategist on ending CIA torture and ending the torture of solitary confinement in U.S. prisons. \nThe Rev. Jennifer Copeland will address the biblical case against torture. Witness accounts and the opportunity to experience a virtual solitary confinement will focus upon the consequences of such programs.Speakers will also outline the evidence presented to the NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture (NCCIT) that released its Report on September 27\, 2018\, which exposed the activities\, on behalf of the CIA\, of jets based at two NC airports. \nDirect action includes the availability of candles bearing the names of each of the 49 who experienced torture in NC jets\, postcards to sign for delivery to elected officials\, and petitions calling for a governmental investigation into the activities already examined by NCCIT. A sample resolution\, as well as a curriculum\, will be available.\nCheck-in will begin at 8:30am\, with the program beginning promptly at 9 and ending at noon. \nLunch\, as well as childcare by certified workers for those who need it\, will be provided to those who register by noon on March 6. \nThe Board of Church and Society of the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church is a co-sponsor for this event. \nLoading…
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/justice-and-mercy-a-faith-response-to-torture-in-nc/
LOCATION:Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church\, 4900 Kaplan Drive\, Raleigh
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20180904T175612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T182938Z
UID:26785-1551945600-1551978000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Recovering Hope Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one day conference to discuss the possibilities for a faith-driven response to the opioid crisis. This event will help to empower faith leaders to mobilize their communities to better respond to the epidemic. NC Attorney General Josh Stein will be on the of the plenary speakers for this event. The schedule for the day is: \n8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast \n8:45 AM Special Music – Giles Blankenship \n9:00 AM Opening Plenary Session \n\nJosh Stein\, Attorney General for North Carolina\nGreg Delaney\, Outreach Coordinator\, Woodhaven Ohio\n\n10:30 AM Rescue and Relief \n\nSession A: Church-Based Naloxone Distribution\nSession B: Harm Reduction and Syringe Service Programs\nSession C: Peer Navigators in Hospital ERs\n\nNoon Lunch and Resource Fair \n1:15 PM Restoration and Recovery \n\nSession A: Advocating for Healthy Communities\nSession B: Faith Communities and Drug Treatment Courts\nSession C: Mental Health First Aid\n\n3:00 PM Closing Plenary Session – Call to Action \n\nDrew Brooks\, Executive Director\, Faith Partners\nMonty Burks\, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuses Services Director of Faith-Based Initiatives\n\nClick here to register. \nThe conference will be held at Butler Chapel at Campbell University and registration is $30.  Use registration code “RECOVER” to receive 50% discount. Please contact Kate Thomas at kthomas@campbell.edu for any questions regarding registration and conference details.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/recovering-hope-conference/
LOCATION:Butler Chapel\, 36 T.T. Lanier Street\, Lillington\, NC\, 27546
CATEGORIES:Conference,Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190125T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T151618Z
UID:27743-1551256200-1551283200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2019 Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:On February 27\, 2019\, North Carolinians from the mountains to the sea will join together in Raleigh to tell our lawmakers that we want to close the health insurance coverage gap by expanding Medicaid during this legislative session. We would love for you to join us! \nThis event is free and open to the public. You can register for the event here. For live updates as the event gets closer\, follow our Facebook event page here. For more information or questions\, contact us at info@ncchurches.org or 919-828-6501.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2019-medicaid-expansion-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:North Carolina Museum of History\, 5 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:PHW
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ORGANIZER;CN="NC Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@ncchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260630T153814
CREATED:20190108T220518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T182703Z
UID:27573-1550914200-1550923200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Food and Our Faith
DESCRIPTION:Join the Creation Justice Network and Partners in Health and Wholeness/the NC Council of Churches for “Food and Our Faith.” Nationally acclaimed food justice activist and remarkable faith leader the Rev. Richard Joyner of the Conetoe NC Family Life Center will be our keynote speaker. Following Rev. Joyner’s remarks will be a panel discussion drawing upon the wisdom and experience of North Carolina food justice\, health\, and environmental advocates.  After we hear from our speakers\, we will hold a People’s Feast!  While we will be providing the basics\, we ask those who are attending to prepare a dish representing a favorite family heirloom or church recipe. \nAlthough this event is free\, you must register. Click here to RSVP. Click here for more information on Rev. Joyner and his work. \nFor more information\, contact Karen Richardson Dunn\, PHW Regional Coordinator at karen@ncchurches.org. \nNOTE: Melfield UCC is listed as “permanently closed” on Google Maps. This is incorrect — please follow the directions as listed. Here is the address: 2145 Melfield Dr\, Haw River\, NC 27258. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/food-and-our-faith/
LOCATION:Melfield United Church of Christ\, 2145 Melfield Dr\, Haw River\, NC\, 27258
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