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 […]
Due to high interest and the space limitations of the church we have had to cap registration for the dinner portion of this event. You are still welcome to register if you have not already done so and attend Rothstein's presentation, but we will unfortunately not be able to provide you with dinner. Join […]
The North Carolina General Assembly proposed six amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that will be submitted to voters in the 2018 general election. Join us along with the NC Justice Center for a conversation regarding what these amendments mean for North Carolinians. Discussion will include a comprehensive breakdown of the amendments and what each […]
The North Carolina General Assembly proposed six amendments to the North Carolina Constitution that will be submitted to voters in the 2018 general election. Join us along with the NC Justice Center for a conversation regarding what these amendments mean for North Carolinians. Discussion will include a comprehensive breakdown of the amendments and what each […]
Join Witness for Peace Southeast and the North Carolina Council of Churches at First Presbyterian Church in Durham to hear from Alicia Sevila Hidalgo with the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, Cuba. Alicia will speak about US-Cuba Relations and newly proposed changes to the Cuban constitution. This speakers tour is an opportunity to learn […]
According to the American Public Health Association, gun violence has become a major public health issues 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. Join us for a day long summit on the status of gun violence prevention legislation […]
The House of Representatives in North Carolina has flipped. What does this mean for immigrants in North Carolina, including those currently in sanctuary in places of worship across our state? Join us for an engaging morning of learning, discussion, and food. Speakers from the NC Justice Center, ACLU NC, Church World Service, and American Friends Service […]
This event is currently sold out. Please continue checking back for ticket availability. Join us for a free screening of the movie The Hate U Give. We offer this event in the spirit of the Council's core mission to bring strength in unity, and peace through justice. Following the screening, there will be a brief […]
On November 15, 2018, we discussed solutions to gun violence at the state and national level with organizations throughout North Carolina. Join us again on Tuesday, January 15 from 10 a.m. to noon for a follow-up strategy session. We will spend our time together discussing how we can take action to continue moving our work […]
Join NC Interfaith Power & Light as we partner with Governor Cooper’s office to offer a free webinar on Executive Order No. 80, North Carolina’s Commitment to Address Climate Change and Transition to a Clean Energy Economy. Jeremy Tarr, Policy Advisor for the Environment, Energy, and Transportation, and Sushma Masemore, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environment […]
Please join other faith leaders and community members for a free screening of "Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope." This documentary focuses on the toxic stress that some children experience, and how these experiences trigger hormones that negatively affect early childhood development. This chain of events put these children at a […]
The Moral March on Raleigh is part of a love and justice movement working on an intersectional agenda to support public education, economic sustainability, workers’ rights and livable wages, health care for all, Medicaid expansion, environmental justice, equal protection under the law without regard to race, immigration status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation, voting […]
Join the Council for lunch to learn a bit of our history and current initiatives along with strategies and visions for going forward. We are made of 18 denominations across the state and work in multiple arenas ranging from Immigration to the Environment, from Living Wage advocacy to the Opioid Crisis -- matters that affect […]
Join the North Carolina Council of Churches next Tuesday, February 12, at 7 pm for a Public Education Forum. We will review the current public education landscape, offer avenues for advocacy, and make the case for working together to solve problems. A highlight of the evening will be to feature local voices from Wilmington who […]
In response to the recent uptick in gun violence in Durham, Moms Demand Action is holding a community meeting to explore how we, as a community, can end gun violence. We will focus on real solutions, such as community volunteerism and legislation, gathering input from the entire community. We have invited all of the elected […]
Join us at 21c Durham for an open discussion about gun ownership in America. Award-winning artist JR and TIME Magazine have created a video mural with interviews from people with wide ranging opinions and experiences with guns, gun violence, and second amendment rights. JR’s video mural will be on view and serve as the starting […]
