• Questions You Asked: Further Conversations on Domestic Violence, Social Justice, and Faith Webinar

    Online

    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 […]

  • US-Cuba Friendship Caravan

    Lyon Park 1309 Fayetteville Street, Durham, NC

    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 […]

  • Wild Goose Festival

    Hot Springs Campgrounds Hot Springs, NC, United States

    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 […]

  • Defending Families and Human Dignity: An Immigration Messaging and Strategy Training Webinar

    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 […]

  • NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training – Asheville

    St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church 44 Hildebrand Street, Asheville, NC

    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 Training – Hickory

    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 547 6th Street NW, Hickory, 28601

    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 […]

  • A Spiritual Call to Address Ecological Devastation

    Greenleaf Christian Church DOC 2110 N William St, Goldsboro, NC

    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 […]

  • Liberating Theologies Speaker Series

    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. North Carolina has been a political, social justice and religious battleground in the United States for decades. Regressive views on religion, the LGBTQ community […]

  • NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training – Orange County

    First Baptist Church of Hillsborough 201 West King Street, Hillsborough

    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 […]

  • WNC March for Overdose Awareness Day

    Old Armory - Waynesville 44 Boundary Street, Waynesville

    Join us in bringing the local community together for International Overdose Awareness Day. We'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, […]

  • NC Faith Leaders for Public Education Training – Salisbury

    Milford Hills United Methodist Church 1630 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury

    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 […]

  • Campaign Nonviolence NC Week

    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 […]

  • NC Faith Leaders for Public Education – Hickory

    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 547 6th Street NW, Hickory, 28601

    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 No Torture Interfaith Prayer Vigil – Raleigh

    Pullen Memorial Baptist Church 1801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, United States

    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. Aero Contractors, headquartered […]

  • NC No Torture Prayer Vigil – Greensboro

    Governmental Plaza 110 Greene Street, Greensboro

    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. […]