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SUMMARY:NC No Torture Prayer Vigil - Greensboro
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a gathering of people of faith to remember victims of the U.S. torture program.  The vigil will offer an opportunity to meditate\, hear speakers from several traditions\, and join voices\, hands\, and hearts with others who believe North Carolina has a responsibility to those who were transported for torture in NC jets. \nAero Contractors\, headquartered at the Johnston County Airport\, was responsible for secretly transporting at least 49 people between 2001 and 2004.  For “renditions\,” these prisoners were beaten\, stripped\, diapered\, drugged\, and loaded onto Aero’s jets for flights to torture sites. There\, they were subjected to water tortures\, prolonged painful stress positions\, sexual humiliation\, and much more.  NC taxes provided the airports in Smithfield and Kinston where the “torture taxis” and their pilots were based. \nThe NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture (NCCIT) is to release its report on the morning of September 27\, 2018.  Based on its research\, including two days of victim and expert testimony in November 2017\, the Commission will renew the call for an official investigation of these activities.   \nThe NC Council of Churches and NC Stop Torture Now encourage you to attend\, learn the NCCIT’s recommendations\, and add your voice to the call for them to be carried out.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-no-torture-interfaith-prayer-vigil-greensboro/
LOCATION:Governmental Plaza\, 110 Greene Street\, Greensboro\, 27401
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T190000
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SUMMARY:NC No Torture Interfaith Prayer Vigil - Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an interfaith gathering to remember victims of the U.S. torture program.  The vigil will offer an opportunity to meditate\, hear speakers from several traditions\, and join voices\, hands\, and hearts with others who believe North Carolina has a responsibility to those who were transported for torture in NC jets. \nAero Contractors\, headquartered at the Johnston County Airport\, was responsible for secretly transporting at least 49 people between 2001 and 2004.  For “renditions\,” these prisoners were beaten\, stripped\, diapered\, drugged\, and loaded onto Aero’s jets for flights to torture sites. There\, they were subjected to water tortures\, prolonged painful stress positions\, sexual humiliation\, and much more.  NC taxes provided the airports in Smithfield and Kinston where the “torture taxis” and their pilots were based. \nThe NC Commission of Inquiry on Torture (NCCIT) is to release its report on the morning of September 27\, 2018.  Based on its research\, including two days of victim and expert testimony in November 2017\, the Commission will renew the call for an official investigation of these activities.   \nThe NC Council of Churches and NC Stop Torture Now encourage you to attend\, learn the NCCIT’s recommendations\, and add your voice to the call for them to be carried out.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-no-torture-interfaith-prayer-vigil-raleigh/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180904T125621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T174248Z
UID:26773-1538042400-1538049600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Faith Leaders for Public Education - Hickory
DESCRIPTION:The Council has long supported public education. This year\, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining NC Faith Leaders for Public Education\, a network of faith leaders and community members committed to supporting public schools. \nClick here to learn more about NC Faith Leaders for Public Education. \nClick here to sign up. Don’t see one in your area or aren’t able to make one currently scheduled? Go ahead and sign up and we will contact you when we schedule another near you.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-faith-leaders-for-public-education-hickory/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, 547 6th Street NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180707T111549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155205Z
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SUMMARY:Campaign Nonviolence NC Week
DESCRIPTION:Campaign Nonviolence NC invites everyone to connect the dots between individuals\, campaigns and movements that have often been working separately for peace\, economic equality\, and eco-justice. In the lead up to the U.N. International Day of Peace on September 21\, a series of events has been planned to help build a community that stresses nonviolence in the Triangle. Join the Council at one\, or all\, of the following events: \n  \nSpeak No Evil: Creating the U.S. Constitution–CANCELED\nMonday\, September 17\, 7-9 p.m.\nCommunity United Church of Christ\n814 Dixie Trail\, Raleigh \nA screening of the film A More Perfect Union\, portraying the events of the 1787 Constitutional Convention\, followed by a discussion. \n  \nHappiness is Homemade Forum: Affordable Housing Promotes Nonviolent Living\nTuesday\, September 18\, 7-9 p.m.\nHighland United Methodist Church\n1909 Ridge Road\, Raleigh \nLearn about how the lack of affordable housing violates the dignity of people and contributes to violence in our society. Panelists will include Rachel Zeitler\, Advocacy and Social Impact Manager for Wake Habitat; Joe Rappl\, Chair of Affordable Housing Task Force with Congregations for Social Justice; The Rev. Paul Anderson\, The Fountain of Raleigh Fellowship. \n  \nToward Wholeness: Prayer Vigil for Nonviolence\nThursday\, September 20\, 7-9 p.m.\nSacred Heart Church\n200 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh \nJoin other people from across the Triangle in praying for nonviolence in our communities.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/campaign-nonviolence-nc-week/
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180813T153339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T153339Z
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SUMMARY:NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training - Salisbury
DESCRIPTION:The Council has long supported public education. This year\, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining NC Faith Leaders for Public Education\, a network of faith leaders and community members committed to supporting public schools. \nClick here to learn more about NC Faith Leaders for Public Education. \nClick here to sign up. Don’t see one in your area or aren’t able to make one currently scheduled? Go ahead and sign up and we will contact you when we schedule another near you.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-faith-leaders-for-public-education-training-salisbury/
LOCATION:Milford Hills United Methodist Church\, 1630 Statesville Boulevard\, Salisbury\, 28144
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180831T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180806T183823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T184148Z
UID:26657-1535729400-1535736600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:WNC March for Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in bringing the local community together for International Overdose Awareness Day. \nWe’ll gather at the Old Armory in Waynesville at 3:30 p.m. to share our grief over the lives that we have lost\, raise awareness about the prevention of overdose deaths\, and reduce the stigma that surrounds drug use. There will be music\, art\, and information. At 4:30 p.m. we will kick-off a Second Line March\, where we will walk in a parade joined by live music\, carrying photos of loved ones we want to lift up and items that represent their spirit and their love. The march will conclude at the Courthouse in Waynesville\, where we will hear stories from people impacted by overdose in our community. We will also have a “lifeline” that will feature the names of all of our lost loved ones. \nInformation will be available to the community about how we can reduce the harm of the overdose crisis here at home and how we can work together to save lives. \nCo-Sponsors for this event include: Down Home NC\, NC Harm Reduction Coalition\, and Appalachian Community Services.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wnc-march-for-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Old Armory – Waynesville\, 44 Boundary Street\, Waynesville\, 28786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180712T201021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180713T155732Z
UID:26526-1535621400-1535628600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training - Orange County
DESCRIPTION:The Council has long supported public education. This year\, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining NC Faith Leaders for Public Education\, a network of faith leaders and community members committed to supporting public schools. \nClick here to learn more about NC Faith Leaders for Public Education. \nClick here to sign up. Don’t see one in your area or aren’t able to make one currently scheduled? Go ahead and sign up and we will contact you when we schedule another near you.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-faith-leaders-for-public-education-training-hillsborough/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Hillsborough\, 201 West King Street\, Hillsborough\, 27278
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180813T175935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180813T175935Z
UID:26691-1534147200-1534179600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Liberating Theologies Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The Liberating Theologies conference\, presented by The Freedom Center for Social Justice\, is a one-day experience exploring varying theologies with an emphasis on liberation and inclusion for the oppressed and marginalized. \nNorth Carolina has been a political\, social justice and religious battleground in the United States for decades. Regressive views on religion\, the LGBTQ community and other marginalized groups have harmed many of the civil rights advances.  There is a need in our state to make a bold statement about intersectional justice and the importance of restorative justice for those in the LGBTQ community that have been religiously ostracized. \nThis conference is also proposed in honor of Dr. James H. Cone\, to celebrate his historic contribution to the theology world\, in particular\, black liberation theology. The theme\, “Liberating The Gospels” explores varying theologies with emphasis on liberation and inclusion. Theologies to be explored: Womanist Theology\, Queer Theology\, Black Liberation Theology and Emerging Theology each with an inclusivity framework. \nTickets can be purchased here at the early bird rate of $35 until August 31. After that the price increases to $65. Student tickets are available for $12. Co-sponsors for this event include the Union for Affirming Christians\, Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice\, NC NAACP\, and MeckMin.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/liberating-theologies-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180807T194720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180809T163100Z
UID:26662-1534068000-1534075200@ncchurches.org
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;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180702T122211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180712T200951Z
UID:26419-1533115800-1533123000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training - Hickory
DESCRIPTION:The Council has long supported public education. This year\, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining NC Faith Leaders for Public Education\, a network of faith leaders and community members committed to supporting public schools. \nClick here to learn more about NC Faith Leaders for Public Education. \nClick here to sign up. Don’t see one in your area or aren’t able to make one currently scheduled? Go ahead and sign up and we will contact you when we schedule another near you.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-faith-leaders-for-public-education-training-hickory/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, 547 6th Street NW\, Hickory\, 28601
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180702T121707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180702T122342Z
UID:26417-1533045600-1533052800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training - Asheville
DESCRIPTION:The Council has long supported public education. This year\, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining NC Faith Leaders for Public Education\, a network of faith leaders and community members committed to supporting public schools. \nClick here to learn more about NC Faith Leaders for Public Education. \nClick here to sign up. Don’t see one in your area or aren’t able to make one currently scheduled? Go ahead and sign up and we will contact you when we schedule another near you.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-faith-leaders-for-public-education-training-asheville/
LOCATION:St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church\, 44 Hildebrand Street\, Asheville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180705T161759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T122400Z
UID:26477-1532440800-1532444400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Defending Families and Human Dignity: An Immigration Messaging and Strategy Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:As people of faith\, we believe that immigrant families are precious to God\, but recent news reveals just how far our government is straying from this principle- families being separated at the border\, individuals seeking sanctuary as their last option\, asylum seekers being turned away\, and thousands being detained and deported. These events are discouraging and disheartening as we witness our neighbors worry that they will be deported from their only safe home and forced to leave their families. \nThe Council is partnering with Faith in Public Life for a free webinar discussing recent policy changes and what we can do about them. Jennie Belle\, Faith Community Organizer with Church World Service\, will speak on the current Sanctuary Movement that is continuously growing as more unjust immigration policies are implemented. She will also share some of the recent success stories of guests coming out of sanctuary. Doug Long\, pastor of Umstead Park UCC (a host sanctuary church)\, will share his insight on best practices when hosting someone in sanctuary. Juana Tobar Ortega\, a woman currently in sanctuary\, will also share her own experience about how she came to be in sanctuary and what life looks like for her now. \n  \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/defending-families-and-human-dignity-an-immigration-messaging-and-strategy-training-webinar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180102T205353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180604T185256Z
UID:24748-1531353600-1531699199@ncchurches.org
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:20180630T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180607T173957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180622T140852Z
UID:26133-1530370800-1530378000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:US-Cuba Friendship Caravan
DESCRIPTION:This event will focus on the disastrous impact of the US blockade on the people of Cuba and the need for a new relationship between the two countries. During the Obama administration a hopeful process was begun but under the current administration those positive steps are being rolled back. It is for this reason justice-minded people in the US must redouble our efforts to create a fair and equitable relationship between our two countries. We must work together if we want economic and cultural relations to flourish and benefit the people of both our countries. \nThis event will be held at the Community Family Life & Recreation Center at Lyon Park in Durham. \nSponsored by the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization (IFCO) and Pastors for Peace.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/us-cuba-friendship-caravan/
LOCATION:Lyon Park\, 1309 Fayetteville Street\, Durham\, NC\, 27707
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180608T153036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T153036Z
UID:26142-1530108000-1530113400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Questions You Asked: Further Conversations on Domestic Violence\, Social Justice\, and Faith Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Last month the Council co-sponsored a webinar entitled\, “Uncovering the Roots of Violence: New Perspectives on Domestic Violence\, Social Justice\, and Faith.” The webinar brought together three anti-violence activists to share their perspectives and explore what it really takes to end the pandemic violence against women\, children\, and other vulnerable peoples. There were a number of great questions that participants asked\, but the panelists were unable to answer because of time constraints. Join us for this free webinar as the conversation continues on specific ways we can work together to change cultures of violence in our homes\, our places of worship\, and our communities. \nIf you missed the first webinar you can view it for free by clicking here. \nRegister for this follow-up webinar by clicking here. \nWant to listen in\, but can’t make the live webinar? Register anyways and you will receive a link to the full session recording. For more information\, please contact Ann Amberg at annamberg.cps@gmail.com.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/questions-you-asked-further-conversations-on-domestic-violence-social-justice-and-faith-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
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:20180522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180503T194755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T194755Z
UID:25232-1526983200-1526997600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Lobby Day for Workers
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council and Raising Wages NC for a statewide lobby day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Make your voice heard by encouraging your representatives to support a raise for working families of North Carolina to $15 an hour. All North Carolina workers are invited\, as well as the owners of businesses who support a living wage. Training will be provided. \nFor those in Asheville\, Greensboro\, Charlotte\, and Wilmington free transportation is available. \nClick here to sign up and reserve your seat.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/lobby-day-for-workers/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180503T170916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T170916Z
UID:25224-1526580000-1526587200@ncchurches.org
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:20180510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180503T200326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T200326Z
UID:25234-1525978800-1525986000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Backpack Full of Cash Documentary Screening - Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:Narrated by Matt Damon\, Backpack Full of Cash explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children. This 90-minute documentary takes viewers through the tumultuous 2013–14 school year\, into the world of what is now called education “reform.” In Philadelphia and other big cities\, public education – starved of resources – hangs in the balance. NC is at a crossroads as we see more and more privatization of our public schools. \nA panel discussion with public education leaders will follow the film along with Q&A from audience. \nThe filmmakers are part of the team that made the award-winning 4-part PBS series\, SCHOOL: The Story of Public Education\, narrated by Meryl Streep. Directed by: Sarah Mondale. Produced by: Vera Aronow and Sarah Mondale. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Council\, Public Schools First NC\, North Carolina Association of Educators\, and North Carolina State University Libraries.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/backpack-full-of-cash-documentary-screening-raleigh/
LOCATION:James B. Hunt Jr. Library\, 1070 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180323T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T190302Z
UID:25063-1524765600-1524772800@ncchurches.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180421T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180301T151434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180301T151434Z
UID:24985-1524301200-1524324600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Economic Inequality for All \n9-9:30 a.m. Registration – light breakfast available\n9:30-9:45 Opening Remarks and Greeting\n9:45-10:25 Opening Worship – The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches\n10:25-10:35 Break\n11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Workshops – Choice of three: \n– Runaway Inequality – Cesar Leyva and Keith Bullard\n– A Faith Community’s Response to Income Inequality – Gary Locklear\, Robeson County and Hugh Hollowell\, Love Wins Ministries\n– Policies Affecting Economic Inequality – Ana Pardo\, NC Justice Center \n12:15-1:15 Gene Nichol\, NC Poverty Research Fund\n1:15-2:30 Poverty Simulation – Steve Taylor\, Executive Director\, Connectional Ministries for the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church\n2:30-3:30 Closing Worship – The Rev. T. Anthony Spearman\, President\, NC Council of Churches and NC NAACP \nCost is $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $12.50 for students. \nThose interested in also attending the Council’s Critical Issues Seminar on Saturday\, April 14 in Greensboro\, you may register for both events at the special discounted rate of $40. \nClick here to register. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry-2/
LOCATION:Highland United Methodist Church\, 1901 Ridge Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180419T163000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180213T192829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T192829Z
UID:24926-1524126600-1524155400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2018 NC Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in this annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Registration is $45 and includes a light breakfast and lunch. \nRegister online by April 9. The price will increase to $60 on April 10. \nThis year\, registration will be capped at 150\, and there will be no same day registration permitted. \nSubmit a workshop proposal by March 5: Workshop proposals are available online in English and Spanish.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2018-nc-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180410T172446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180410T172446Z
UID:25114-1523988000-1523993400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith in Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Please join Democracy NC\, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State\, and the NC Council of Churches in rebuilding and defending “Faith in Democracy.” Each session will include answers to the following questions: \nLegally\, what can faith communities and faith leaders discuss about the social/political issues? Morally\, what are leaders feeling compelled to do? What are the real risks\, especially to minority faith and non-faith groups? How is this work rooted in standing up for racial justice? \nWhy is almost all current state and federal legislation so extreme? How does it threaten our own religious freedom? \nHow can leaders enable their communities\, both inside and outside of the church\, to see “political” issues through the lens of faith and become advocates for the good of all\, especially for “the least of these”? What does meaningful\, ecumenical coalition look like? \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-in-democracy-6/
LOCATION:St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church\, 44 Hildebrand Street\, Asheville\, NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180414T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180227T164118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T144316Z
UID:24978-1523696400-1523718000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Critical Issues Seminar: Wisdom of Women
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches’ 2018 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on women. The theme for this daylong event is “The Wisdom of Women” and will cover topics such as the the Equal Rights Amendment\, sexual harassment and work place policy\, elected office\, health care\, and public education. This conference is for people of all ages\, genders\, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. Co-sponsors for this year’s event are AFL-CIO\, Church Women United\, Women Advance NC\, MomsRising\, NARAL\, ERA NC\, and the NC Faith Forward Coalition. \nCheck-in will begin at 8:15 a.m. \nOpening worship will begin at 9 a.m. and be led by The Rev. Dr. Donna Coletrane Battle. Donna is a native of Yanceyville\, NC and currently serves as the chaplain at Meredith College. She was ordained in May 2005 by the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association. Donna holds a BA in Public Relations from NC A&T State University\, a M.Div. from Duke University and recently earned a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Eastern University. \nFollowing worship at 10:15 a.m. Anita Earls will deliver this year’s keynote address. Anita is a civil rights attorney with 30 years’ experience litigating voting rights and other civil rights cases in partnership with community-based organizations. She was the founder and Executive Director of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice\, a non-profit legal advocacy organization in Durham\, North Carolina. She left that position in January 2018 to run for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. \nAfter lunch\, a variety of workshops will be offered in two sessions. Detailed information on available workshops can be found by here. \nClick here to register. The cost is $25 for the general public and $15 for students. The Council is once again partnering with the Jack Crum Conference to offer a special discounted rate of $40 to attend both events. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wisdomofwomen/
LOCATION:Guilford College United Methodist Church\, 1205 Fleming Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180323T185910Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20171218T191944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T145842Z
UID:24707-1523106000-1523120400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Course in Public Theology and Activism
DESCRIPTION:Co-led by the Rev. Dr. William Barber\, II and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove\, this seminar is designed to educate church and lay leaders to pursue policies and organizing strategies for the good of the whole. This course will introduce participants to: \n1. A freedom movement framework for understanding faith in American public life\n2. Scriptural and theological basis for public engagement\, as well as an immersion in the musicology of the Moral Movement\n3. Analysis of current context in North Carolina\n4. Introduction to moral fusion organizing principles and stories of current faith-rooted organizing \n  \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/mobile-course-public-theology-activism/
LOCATION:Wake Forest Divinity School\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, 27106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180206T195623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T195623Z
UID:24888-1523089800-1523115000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Bread for the World North Carolina Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s convention is “Spiritual Politics: Resisting the Impending Hunger Crisis.” \nThe keynote speaker will be Michael A. Becketts\, Assistant Secretary for Human Services at the North Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services and former Director of Durham County Department of Social Services. Additional speakers will include The Rev. David Beckmann\, President of Bread for the World (via video) and Marlysa Gamblin\, Domestic Policy Advisor with the Bread for the World Institute. \nConvention workshops:\nTaking Care of Those Who Once Took Care of Us\nChildhood Food Insecurity in NC: Program Opportunities\, Challenges\, and Policy Options\nPolicy and Advocacy to Address Hunger in Rural North Carolina\nCreating An Inclusive Table: Supporting Immigrant Communities\nRacial Equity/Inequality and Its Impact on Hunger Issues\nFor Such a Time as This: Preparing for Bread For the World’s 2018 Offering of Letters \nIndividual pre-registration is $25 per person. A discounted rate of $15 is available for students. Simultaneous translation into Spanish will be available throughout the day. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/bread-world-north-carolina-annual-convention-2/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180331
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180215T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155225Z
UID:24939-1521936000-1522454399@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage for Justice and Peace
DESCRIPTION:A series of events highlighting the issues around immigrant and farmworker rights and the sanctuary movement. Stops include Asheville\, Morganton\, Charlotte\, Winston-Salem\, Greensboro\, Chapel Hill\, Durham\, and Raleigh. The pilgrimage will conclude with the Economic Justice Way of the Cross on Good Friday\, March 30\, at noon on the steps of the State Capitol building. More detailed information about each of these events will be forth coming. \nFor more information\, please contact Witness for Peace Southeast at office@wfpsc.org or call 919-856-9468. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor for these events.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/pilgrimage-justice-peace/
LOCATION:NC State Capitol\, 1 East Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180126T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180126T150043Z
UID:24860-1519646400-1519650000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:What's in the Mix? Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Council of Churches and the ACLU of North Carolina for a lunch and learn about the ACLU’s Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case. The court’s decision could determine whether or not LGBT people\, religious minorities\, people of color\, and women are able to shop and access services the same way as everyone else. \nLunch will be provided to those who RSVP here by February 21. There is no cost for this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/whats-mix-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260629T164235
CREATED:20180125T200050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T221214Z
UID:24858-1518265800-1518273000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Let Justice Roll Phonathon
DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the conclusion of the HKonJ Moral March (approximately 12:30 p.m.) join us for this important phone banking event just one block from the stage. We will be calling North Carolina voters about the upcoming 2018 elections to remind them how crucial midterm elections are to our democracy. All you need to do is show up with a charged cell phone and the food\, fellowship\, and call list will be provided. If you are able to attend\, please RSVP here so that we can be sure to save you a space and properly plan for refreshments. \n  \nCo-sponsors for this event are Democracy NC and You Can Vote.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/let-justice-roll-phonathon/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Family Life Center\, 101 South Wilmington Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
ORGANIZER;CN="NC Council of Churches":MAILTO:info@ncchurches.org
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