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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:In light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state\, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families\, friends\, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion\, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary\, what it means in practice\, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.” \nSunday\, September 17 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Community United Church of Christ will host an in-person\, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen\, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity. The cost is $5. \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-matters-testimony-best-practices-3/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170917T130000
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices: A Weekend of Reflection & Training\nSeptember 16\, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Sunday\, September 17\nUnited Church of Chapel Hill\n1321 Martin Luther King Boulevard\, Chapel Hill \nIn light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state\, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families\, friends\, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion\, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary\, what it means in practice\, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.” \nSaturday\, September 16 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the United Church of Chapel will host an in-person\, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen\, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity and a Peruvian lunch will also be provided. The cost is $10 and scholarships are available. \nOn Sunday\, September 17\, Rev. Andersen will preach at the United Church of Chapel Hill at the 8:45 and 11 a.m. services  with music offered by his wife\, Nina Marie Fernando\, a singer-songwriter with a jazzy-folk sound from California. He will also lead the Adult Forum at 10 a.m. speaking about “A Conversation on Creating Sacred Space in Social Action.”  \nRegistration is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-matters-testimony-best-practices/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170820T190000
DTSTAMP:20230602T155257Z
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert for Women in Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Juana Luz Tobar Ortega and Minerva Cisneros Garcia are currently in sanctuary in two churches in Greensboro: St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and Congregational United Church of Christ. This benefit concert will provide funds for legal fees\, support for their families\, and seed money for other faith communities considering becoming sanctuary congregations. Click here to learn more about Juana and here to learn more about Minerva. \nFood trucks will be on-site and begin serving food for purchase starting at 6:00 p.m. with live music beginning at 7:00 p.m. Performers will include Eduardo Cisneros\, Laurelyn Dossett\, Logie Meachum\, Molly McGinn\, and Fredd Reyes. \nWhile the concert is free\, donations are welcome to assist with the legal fees and basic needs of these two local families.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/benefit-concert-women-sanctuary/
LOCATION:LeBauer Park\, 208 North Davie Street\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27401
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170716T170000
DTSTAMP:20170623T152700Z
CREATED:20170505T160006Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Council staff will be among presenters at this year’s Wild Goose Festival. Wild Goose is an art\, music\, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. There will also be Justice Camp and Wisdom Camp pre-festival events.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wild-goose-festival-2/
LOCATION:Hot Springs Campgrounds\, Hot Springs\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170710T170000
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary Matters: Testimony & Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 17\, 2 -5 p.m.\nCommunity United Church of Christ\n814 Dixie Trail\, Raleigh\nCost: $5\n* Scholarships are available\, email jennie@ncchurches.org \nIn light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state\, the NC Council of Churches’ annual Faith & Immigration Summit will focus on the topic of sanctuary this year. Our families\, friends\, neighbors and co-workers are terrified about being detained and deported; profiled because of their religion\, race or political beliefs; losing their health coverage; and facing hate and discrimination. Learn why congregations across the region and country are choosing to support and provide sanctuary\, what it means in practice\, and how to be successful at “Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices.” \nSunday\, September 17 from 2-5 p.m. Community UCC will host an in-person\, half-day training for congregations and clergy leaders interested in providing support and sanctuary for vulnerable individuals in North Carolina. We will discuss the many ways that your congregation can stand up against hate and dehumanization at this moment. Topics will include testimony from people who have been in sanctuary and congregations that have opened their doors as sanctuaries as well as training for congregations that are in the discernment process. The keynote speaker is Rev. Noel Andersen\, Grassroots Organizer for Church World Service out of the Washington DC office. Other speakers include Rev. David Mateo of UCCH\, Jessica Turner of the ACLU\, Derek Jones of the Triangle Sanctuary Task Force\, and Jennie Belle of the NC Council of Churches. Time will be provided for congregations to network by geographic or faith affinity and light snacks will be provided. Register here. 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-matters-testimony-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170519T220000
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SUMMARY:NC Justice Center 2017 Defenders of Justice Awards
DESCRIPTION:Jesus mentions when discussing faith-based activity\, “Do not sound a trumpet before you…so that [you] might be praised” (Matthew 6:2) and advises that those who work toward the Reign of God do so regardless of reward. More often than not\, that’s exactly what we do here at the NC Council of Churches\, but this week is different. This week we learned that the North Carolina Justice Center has selected us to receive their Defender of Justice Award for Grassroots Empowerment. We are honored and humbled to be in the fine company of other recipients this year such as Representative David Price\, one of the defenders as a Lifetime Champion\, and Anita Earls\, one of the defenders for Litigation. \nBesides being in such stellar awardee company\, it’s deeply meaningful to garner this recognition from our allies at the NC Justice Center. Their tireless work to bring transparency to the legislative policies of our state helps inform the work we do to refract these issues through the lens of faith. \nWhile the work will continue regardless of sounding trumpets or award recognition\, we are grateful to be noticed at such a time as this when our purpose has never been more clear or more urgent. So\, please join us\, just this once\, as we toot our own horn!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-justice-center-2017-defenders-justice-awards/
LOCATION:The Rickhouse\, 609 Foster Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170516T170000
DTSTAMP:20170508T135529Z
CREATED:20170508T135529Z
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SUMMARY:Worship Facilities Expo (WFX)  and Conference
DESCRIPTION:WFX REACH is a highly regarded conference known for their comprehensive church team training. WFX is a New England-based company with a passion to train and equip church teams all over the country in order to maximize their impact. They have been successfully doing so for more than 10 years.  With 50 sessions taught by seasoned ministry leaders\, more than 40 sponsors and countless stories to learn from\, REACH will provide comprehensive education for your church team. \nUse promo code CPR17 for FREE registration\, compliments of WFX Network and NC Council of Churches. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/worship-facilities-expo-wfx-conference/
LOCATION:Crossroads Fellowship Church\, 2721 East Millbrook Road\, Raleigh\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170420T163000
DTSTAMP:20170222T141159Z
CREATED:20170222T141159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170222T141159Z
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SUMMARY:2017 NC Farmworker Institute Summit and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists is 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. Approximately 120 people attend the event. Registration is $45 and includes a light breakfast and lunch.  \nRegister Online by March 31. You can pay the $45 online via paypal or by making a check out to: \nNorth Carolina Council of Churches c/o Jennie Belle\n27 HORNE St.\, Raleigh\, 27607 \nSign up to volunteer: Contact Zoe Cummings\, zoe.cummings@dhhs.nc.gov. \nSponsor or exhibit at the event:  Contact Preston Peck\, preston@toxicfreenc.org. \nSubmit a workshop proposal by March 15: Workshop proposals are available online in English and Spanish. Contact Bianca Olivares\, bolivar@ncsu.edu\, with any questions.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2017-nc-farmworker-institute-summit-networking-event/
LOCATION:Church of the Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliot Road\, Chapel HIll\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170406T160000
DTSTAMP:20170314T183845Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s congregational lay and faith leaders network on March 21 at the NC General Assembly in Raleigh for the third Annual Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day. \nWe will lead with our “Advocating with Compassion” message as we meet with members of the NC General Assembly to hear their visions for North Carolina and to express our support for new and existing clean\, renewable\, and energy-efficient policies. \nFind out who represents you in the NC General Assembly here. \nStay updated on Facebook.  Look here for an advocacy toolkit. \nContact NCIPL for more information about Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day at info@ncipl.org.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-voices-clean-energy-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170327T153000
DTSTAMP:20170315T031258Z
CREATED:20170117T190344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T031258Z
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SUMMARY:NC Council of Churches Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open. \nThe NCCC’s 2017 Legislative Seminar takes place Monday\, March 27 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church\, 4801 Six Forks Road\, Raleigh. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and programming starts at 9:15. After three workshop sessions during the day\, a brief closing worship takes place at 3:30. \nWhether you are new to grassroots advocacy or have been engaged in this critical work for some time\, the 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. The Council’s seminar is unique in North Carolina in bringing together progressive people of faith to learn ways they can impact legislation in our state. \nThe schedule for the day is: \n8:30 a.m. – Check in (Light breakfast provided by Partners in Health and Wholeness ) \n9:15 a.m. – Opening Worship\, led by the Revs. Jill and Rick Edens\, United Church of Chapel Hill\n \nChoice of one Workshop per Session \n10:15 -11:15 a.m. Workshops – Session 1  \nStresses on Elections: Press Millen\, Attorney\, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice; counsel for voting rights advocates \n\nLegislators unhappy with Roy Cooper’s win over Gov. Pat McCrory want to overhaul the state’s election oversight machinery. Examining consequences if the courts allow these changes; also looking at Republican complaints that the 2016 elections were tainted. \n\n Health Care Decisions: Willona Stallings\, Director\, NC Get Covered \n\nWhat’s at stake in the ongoing debate over health care reform; how can more low-income NC residents get routine care? Is there a workable alternative here to Obamacare if it’s repealed?\n\nImmigrants Among Us: Lori Fernald Khamala\, Immigrants Rights Program Director\, American Friends Service Committee \n\nWill the legislature’s hostility toward immigrants be reinforced by new federal policies? Status of anti-immigrant efforts such as obstacles to resettlement and a ban on sanctuary cities.\n\nEngaging Young Adults: Jennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches \n\nHow can churches help convince more young people to get involved in the political process — at least\, to become informed and to vote?\n\nGovernor’s Powers Under Attack: Chris Fitzsimon\, Executive Director\, NC Policy Watch \n\nThe legislature has moved on a broad front to restrict Gov. Cooper’s powers. Which efforts are likely to succeed\, which to fail? Which are most significant? Cooper’s responses\, in and out of court.\n\n Taxes and Budget: Alexandra Sirota\, Director\, Budget & Tax Center of the NC Justice Center \n\nOngoing impact of tax cuts and shifts; effects on working families. Gov. Cooper’s budget priorities — what would change? What should progressives see as most important?\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.  Lunch\, Award Presentation\, and Keynote – The Faith Active in Public Life Award will be presented to U.S. Rep. David Price and to Lisa Price\, founder of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence. David Price will provide the keynote on the impact federal actions are having and will have on North Carolina. \n\n1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshops – Session 2 \nRedistricting and Elections: Anita Earls\, Executive Director\, Southern Coalition for Social Justice \n\nWhat’s the outlook for a special legislative election in 2017? Were legislative district maps redrawn\, in compliance with the March 15 deadline\, or was that requirement lifted by the Supreme Court? Prospects for nonpartisan redistricting to curb racial and partisan gerrymanders.\n\nOrganizing in Churches/GOTV: T. Anthony Spearman\, President\, NC Council of Churches; Vice President\, NC  NAACP \n\nWhat can and should churches do to boost the number of voters? Parameters for church-based voter education and encouragement; why such efforts matter.\n\nA Shared Fate: Rural and Urban NC in an Age of Economic Divergence: Jason Gray\, Senior Fellow\, NC Rural Center \n\nDespite the common phrase of the “rural-urban divide” there is far more that unites than divides rural and urban in NC. Still\, the economic divergence is a reality. We’ll discuss this and strategies that work for deeper connections and solutions.\n\nCreating Communion with Elected Officials on LGBTQ Issues: Brent Childers\, Director of Faith Outreach\, Equality NC \n\nRecent polling data indicates a majority of persons of faith in North Carolina are opposed to legislation that targets the LGBTQ community with discrimination but those faith voices for equality need more visibility\, particularly in rural and non-urban areas of our state. Strategies for affirming faith communities and individuals to be seen and heard by their elected officials. \n\nPrivatizing Public Schools: Kristy Moore\, Vice President\, NC Association of Educators \n\nThe “school choice” movement gathers steam despite mixed academic results; impact on public school systems. Church/state issues. How NC’s education governance dispute comes into play.\n\nSpotlight on the Courts: Rob Schofield\, Director of Research\, NC Policy Watch \n\nState and federal judges are considering major lawsuits over voting rights\, redistricting\, election administration. Implications of court roster changes; partisanship vs. judicial independence.\n\n 2:15 -3:15 p.m. Workshops – Session 3 \nAdvocacy 101: Beth Messersmith\, Campaign Director\, NC MomsRising; Jennifer Copeland\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches \n\nWhether you are brand news to grassroots advocacy or just in need of a refresher\, this workshop will provide effective strategies for progressive\, faith-based action.\n\nVoting Rights: Allison Riggs\, Senior Staff Attorney\, Southern Coalition for Social Justice \n\nOngoing legal efforts to ensure full\, fair access to the polls. Effects of recent court victories. Will the legislature try again with voter ID or cutbacks in early voting?\n\nElection Results – How They Broke Down: Brad Crone\, President\, Campaign Connections \n\nDrilling into 2016 election results; who voted for whom\, and why? Implications for progressives.\n\nEnvironmental Conflicts: Brooks Rainey Pearson\, Staff Attorney\, Southern Environmental Law Center \n\nCan a new governor strengthen environmental policies weakened by a conservative legislature? Alternative energy sources\, coastal and stream protection\, air quality.\n\nNorth Carolina’s Rightward Turn – A Status Report: Chris Fitzsimon and Rob Schofield of NC Policy Watch \n\nNorth Carolina has now endured six-plus years of conservative rule. Where do things stand? How extensive is the damage? Where does the ideological battle of ideas stand? Is the Right spent or just getting started? More importantly\, what are the prospects for the progressive resistance and what should caring and thinking people be doing about it?\n\n3:30 p.m. Benediction and Charge\nRegistration is underway. The cost\, including lunch\, is $25; $15 for students. Anyone who also registers for the Jack Crum Conference taking place March 25 in Greenville can attend both events at a discounted rate of $40. More information is available here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-nc-council-churches-legislative-seminar/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T160000
DTSTAMP:20170210T155833Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry -- Radical Welcome\, Living with "The Other"
DESCRIPTION:More information is available here. \nRegistration is available here. \nKeynote Speaker: Marcia Owen\, Former Director of the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham \nLuncheon Speaker: Rev Carolyn Schuldt\, Executive Director of Open Table Ministry\, Durham \nOpening Worship: Rev. Carl Kenney\, Pastor and Writer \nClosing Worship: Bishop Will Willimon; Bishop in the United Methodist Church \nSchedule: Registration will begin at 9:30 AM. The program will begin at 10 AM with words of welcome by Rev Jon Strother\, host pastor Jarvis UMC Greenville. Opening worship will begin at 10:10 AM. The Keynote Address will be 10:45 -11:20\, including some time for Q &A. After a short break\, the first workshop will be 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Lunch\, including the luncheon speaker will be 12:30-1:30 PM. A second workshop will be 1:30-2:30 PM. Closing worship will begin at 2:45 and end no later than 3:45 PM. \nWorkshops/Speakers (Working Titles only; Subject to Change) \nFirst Americans: Rev. Terry Hunt (confirmed)\, possibly with Gary Locklear .\nImmigrant Rights: Jose Luis Villasenor\, Apex UMC Fiesta Cristiana. Ernesto Barigurette\nIslamophobia: Manzoor Cheema.\nHomeless & Helpless. This workshop will be offered by:\n– Greenville Shelter Director Bob Williams\n– Trillium (Managed Care Organization) Local Office Director Keith Ledgeworth\n– Both NAMI Chapter Leaders​-Christine Spencer and Millie Hagler\n– Rev. David W. Girod\, ACT Case Manager for over 4 years\, currently In-Reach Specialist for MCO in Central NC\n– Leona Love\, LCSW\, Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader\, Pathways To Life.\nFor First Americans drop Gary Locklear.\nRelating to Persons with Disabilities. Cathy Green\, UMC Persons with Disabilities Mission\nWelcoming LGBTQ Community. Helen Ryde-Southeastern Coordinator for Reconciling Ministries Network and Reverend Tuck Taylor Loveland\, Pastor at Black Creek UMC and Assistant to the District Superintendant Heritage District. \nWorkshops will be repeated\, if possible\, allowing people to attend two workshops during the conference. \nCo-Sponsors\nThe NC Conference Board of Church and Society \nThe NC Council of Churches \nRegistration Fees\nAdvance Registration for Jack Crum Conference only: $25 (regular); $12.50 (students)\nDay of Event Jack Crum only: $30 (regular); $15 (students)\nJack Crum Conference & NCCC Legislative Seminar: $40. MFSA will give $20 to NCCC.\nJack Crum plus MFSA membership: $80\nJack Crum\, MFSA membership\, and Gayle Felton luncheon: $90\nJack Crum\, MFS membership\, Gayle Felton luncheon\, and NCCC Seminar: $110 \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry-radical-welcome-living/
LOCATION:Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church\, 510 South Washington Street\, Greenville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T120000
DTSTAMP:20170208T150407Z
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SUMMARY:Creation Justice Pathways in NC
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Southern Conference of the UCC and the North Carolina Council of Churches\, “Creation Justice Pathways in North Carolina” brings together activists and experts for a weekend of presentations\, discussions\, and community building around the environment as an issue of personal health and of social justice.\n \nRegister here. \nWhile the event is free\, donations will be encouraged for Saturday lunch. In addition\, Friday night’s dinner will be a potluck\, so feel free to bring a dish.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/creation-justice-pathways-nc/
LOCATION:Parkway United Church of Christ\, 2151 Silas Creek Parkway\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,NCIPL,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170324T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170326T130000
DTSTAMP:20170210T153834Z
CREATED:20160827T182051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T153834Z
UID:21593-1490380200-1490533200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Dare to Dream: Ecumenical Educational Conference on Peace and Justice in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 24\, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nDinner and Presentation by the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nWhite Memorial Presbyterian Church\, 1704 Oberlin Rd\, Raleigh NC\nREGISTRATION is March 1 – 17\, 2017 through www.whitememorial.org\nGo to Event Registration or call 919-834-3424\nDinner is $6.00\, payable by cash\, check or credit card at the door.\nCheck-in will be in Geneva Hall\, and food will be served buffet style.\nDining and presentation will occur in Pickard Hall.\nA campus map and directions can be found on the website. \nSaturday\, March 25\, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nInterfaith Conversation and Lunch with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nChurch of Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliott Road\, Chapel Hill\nREGISTRATION is March 1 – 17\, 2017 by emailing churchrec@churchrec.org\, or calling 919-929-2127.\nCatered lunch is $10.00\, payable by cash or check at the door. \nSaturday\, March 25\, 7:30 p.m.\nDavid LaMotte – Musician\, Author and Speaker\nAppearing at Church of Reconciliation\, 110 North Elliott Road\, Chapel Hill\nNo registration is required. Free to the public. \nSunday\, March 26\, 11:00 a.m.\nWorship with the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb\nDuke University Chapel\, 401 Chapel Drive\, Durham\n \nA one page handout to post or share is available here. For more information or questions\, please contact Kathy Huffstetler at Huffstetler.k@gmail.com or call 919-815-1748.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/dare-dream-ecumenical-educational-conference-peace-justice-middle-east/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, Durham\, Chapel Hill\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T160000
DTSTAMP:20170314T185932Z
CREATED:20170314T185932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170314T185932Z
UID:23161-1490086800-1490112000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NCIPL Education and Outreach Day
DESCRIPTION:NC Interfaith Power & Light’s statewide network will be hosting an education table in the 1300 QUAD of the NC General Assembly Building\, distributing postcards and educational materials to show support for clean\, efficient\, renewable energy policies for North Carolina. \nCome by to learn about what bills have been introduced so far in the 2017 Legislative Session\, and how to participate in the advocacy day on April 6. RSVP on Facebook.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ncipl-education-outreach-day/
LOCATION:NC General Assembly Building\, 16 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170316T170000
DTSTAMP:20170207T012137Z
CREATED:20161114T214251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170207T012137Z
UID:22045-1489651200-1489683600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table 2017
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for Come to the Table 2017. \nWe look forward to gathering with community members\, faith leaders\, farmers\, gardeners\, farm workers\, hunger relief agencies\, and many more groups for a variety of workshops\, presentations\, and strategy sessions on relieving hunger and strengthening local and sustainable agriculture. \nAt the 2017 Conference\, we will explore both the history and present state of our food system: how and why food is produced and distributed the way it is\, and how faith communities can support both farmers and consumers. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-come-table-2017/
LOCATION:Durham Armory and Convention Center\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Farmworkers,Food,PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170417
DTSTAMP:20230602T155311Z
CREATED:20170222T174941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155311Z
UID:22873-1489363200-1492387199@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Sanctuary E-Course
DESCRIPTION:President Trump’s recent executive actions impacting refugees and immigrants have faithful people increasingly interested in how they might support our sisters and brothers being impacted. Court decisions have offered a reprieve\, but the administration’s determination to make many newcomers to our country scapegoats and the targets of misguided hostility has only emphasized their vulnerability. \nJennie Belle\, Program Director for Immigration and Farmworkers\, has been fielding questions about the issue. To help those who want to learn more\, she has developed a five-week e-course\,  beginning March 13\, which she describes in the video below. In addition\, Jennie was recently interviewed by our friends at Policy Watch. Listen to what she had to say here. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sanctuary-e-course/
LOCATION:Online Course\, NC
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170311T153000
DTSTAMP:20170208T150009Z
CREATED:20170117T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T150009Z
UID:22517-1489221000-1489246200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Bread for the World North Carolina Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this year’s convention is “Raising Our Voices to End Hunger: Training Successful Advocates.” \nAlong with a keynote address from Gene Nichol\, law professor with the UNC Center on Poverty\, Work\, and Opportunity\, workshop include: \n\nEnding Hunger Through Congressional Lobbying\nUsing Social Media to End Hunger\nPreparing your Congregation to be Successful Hunger Advocates\nEnding Hunger in Durham\nSustainable Food Choices\nBFW’s 2017 Hunger Report: Fragile Environments\, Resilient Communities\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/bread-world-north-carolina-annual-convention/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Food,Legislative Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T160000
DTSTAMP:20170208T150136Z
CREATED:20161121T151833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T150136Z
UID:22102-1486818000-1486828800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Advocacy Training: Public Schools Our Students Deserve
DESCRIPTION:The NC Public Education Working Group is a grassroots collaboration of citizens (including teachers) that support Pre-K-12 public education in NC.  We work to educate\, inform\, engage and train citizens to support and advocate for a strong public education system. \nThere are many reasons to be concerned about our public schools after this election cycle has ended and we look to the future. State and federal leaders continue to defund public education\, ignore the growth in school segregation and child poverty and the related inequality of opportunity. Educators\, parents and students worry that the hostile national discourse and policies will negatively affect our schools and our students. \nWhile the 2016 election results will change many things\, we know that to have the Schools our Students Deserve\, we must be organized in our approach and we must be more effective in our advocacy work. \nPlease join us in Raleigh\, NC for the 2nd Annual Schools Our Students Deserve conference that will specifically focus on how public schools must be safe places for all children. Participants will have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn more about the upcoming campaign to advocate for Schools Our Students Deserve\nGain the skills necessary to bring the campaign back to your home county and begin the work\nBuild relationships and get plugged into a coordinated effort of public education advocates throughout the state\n\nThis advocacy training workshop called: “Public Schools Our Children Deserve: Second Annual Gathering” on February 11\, 2017 at the offices of the North Carolina Association of Educators. The advocacy training will start promptly at 1 PM and ends at 4 PM. The Council is a co-sponsor of this event. \nREGISTRATION is required and seating is limited.  Registering allows us to plan space\, print our materials and order lunches. Please email us any diet restrictions that you have ASAP – also let us know if you do not want a lunch to help us be cost-effective with our resources. If you have childcare need\, please indicate. \nPlease register now.  We will be developing the full agenda and sharing at the beginning of January.  Our goal is to have 1-2 persons from each county in NC\, so we may have to limit large numbers from any one county. \nIf you register and then cannot attend\, please let us know so that someone can take your place (info@publicschoolsfirstnc.org). \nMany of you attended last year and have continued to work with us after the training!  We look forward to meeting with you again and renewing our work for schools our students deserve! \nQuestions? Please email info@publicschoolsfirstnc.org or call 919-576-0655. \nOur Vision: \nPublic Schools Our Children Deserve are: \n\nFully funded\nDiverse\, integrated by income and race\nPlaces that connect young people to their community\nPlaces with high tech tools reflect the world students will work in\nInviting spaces\, welcoming to all in ways that encourage collaboration\nStaffed by loving adults in the building who have high expectations for all\, including students\, colleagues\, teachers\, and leadership\nChild centered with curriculum that focuses on four Cs—creativity\, communication\, critical thinking and collaboration\nHubs for the community with activities beyond the regular school day\, for adults and children to learn skills\nInterdisciplinary in their teaching\nEngaged with Parents in Partnership\nSupportive of teachers\, allowing a return to the teachable moment\, granting flexibility for instruction\, and having trust in teachers\nSafe\, affirming learning environments\nEngaged in the civic life of the community and our democracy
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/second-annual-advocacy-training-public-schools-students-deserve/
LOCATION:NC Association of Educators Office\, 700 South Salisbury Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20170211T022938Z
CREATED:20170117T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T022938Z
UID:22513-1486801800-1486814400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ People's Assembly
DESCRIPTION: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 rights for all\, and criminal justice. \nGather and rally at 8:30 a.m. across from Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. If you’d like to march with Council friends\, please meet at the corner of South and Salisbury streets at 9 a.m. \nMarch begins at 10 a.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/11th-annual-moral-march-raleigh-hkonj-peoples-assembly/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 2 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170209T160000
DTSTAMP:20170208T145601Z
CREATED:20170117T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T145601Z
UID:22533-1486652400-1486656000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Loving our Immigrant and Refugee Neighbors in a New Administration
DESCRIPTION:On January 20\, 2017\, the Trump administration begins\, and we know that this represents a serious danger for our immigrant and refugee communities. To protect the rights and dignity of immigrants and refugees\, to keep their families intact\, and to make the United States into a welcoming place for all migrants requires all of us working together to take action. \nPlease join us for the webinar “Loving Our Neighbors in a New Administration.” This webinar will begin with updates from Christy Williams of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network about what to expect in the coming weeks and months and how that could affect immigrants and refugees both at a federal and state level. Then\, we will offer concrete ways you and your congregation can speak out and take action alongside our newest immigrant and refugee neighbors. After this we will ask participants to end the call by filling out a short survey about where they are located and how they would like to be involved based on the opportunities offered. It is our hope that we can create coalitions of people of faith who want to work together to create relationships and spaces that will protect\, serve\, and welcome all of our neighbors. We cannot wait to see what could happen in the coming weeks and months. Instead\, we must be proactive and continue to build a powerful movement that is driven locally and organized across North Carolina. Please join us and share with others in your congregation.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/webinar-loving-immigrant-refugee-neighbors-new-administration/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20170117T173459Z
CREATED:20170117T173459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T173459Z
UID:22511-1485592200-1485619200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Loving Our Neighbor: Embodying Sanctuary Conference
DESCRIPTION:Duke Divinity School is sponsoring a conference to practically equip religious leaders and places of worship in the ministry of providing sanctuary to immigrants and vulnerable populations. \nLoving Our Neighbor: Embodying Sanctuary will explore how sanctuary is grounded in faith convictions\, the history of the Sanctuary Movement\, implementation for today\, and potential legal implications in the state of North Carolina. Break-out sessions will encourage participants to network with others and emerge with concrete action plans. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/loving-neighbor-embodying-sanctuary-conference/
LOCATION:Duke Memorial United Methodist Church\, 504 West Chapel Hill Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Farmworkers,Immigration,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170129T130000
DTSTAMP:20161209T205250Z
CREATED:20161121T152816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161209T205250Z
UID:22107-1485543600-1485694800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:A weekend of preaching and teaching around the cost of gun violence to our nation and how we can bring about change. A schedule for the weekend can be found here. Registration is available here. \nSponsors along with the Council are: St. Paul’s AME Church\, University Presbyterian Church\, United Church of Chapel Hill\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence\, the NC Justice Center\, NC MomsRising\, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America NC\, League of Women Voters Orange/Durham/Chatham Counties\, Wilmington Faiths Against Gun Violence\, and the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/save-date-beyond-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Chapel Hill\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Peace,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T185010Z
CREATED:20170103T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T185010Z
UID:22426-1484762400-1484769600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Vigil for Justice and Reconciliation Followed by a Potluck Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brief service to pray for justice and reconciliation in our nation and world. As we gather in the days between the commemoration of the work and witness of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. and the inauguration of a new president\, you are invited to bring your concerns\, fears\, and hopes to this prayer vigil led by representatives of various faith communities from throughout the region. \nImmediately following the vigil\, we will break bread together\, to share hospitality and to celebrate the diversity and strength of our community. Please bring a dish to share and a donation for the Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry. \nCo-sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church and the Council.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/vigil-justice-reconciliation-followed-potluck-dinner/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161219T183000
DTSTAMP:20161129T202321Z
CREATED:20161129T201553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T202321Z
UID:22158-1482168600-1482172200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Gun Violence Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Gun Violence Prevention is being organized by Wilmington Faiths Against Gun Violence in alliance with some thirty local faith communities and organizations\, including the NC Council of Churches. The vigil is part of the National Sabbath Weekend for Gun Violence Prevention\, begun four years ago after the Sandy Hook massacre.  The vigil program includes prayers led by local clergy and lay people\, a poetic reading by Moms-N-Mourning a local victims survivor group\, and the lighting of candles in remembrance of all shooting victims. \nMusical prelude begins at 5:30 and the vigil starts at 6.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/interfaith-prayer-vigil-gun-violence-prevention/
LOCATION:Innis Park\, Third Street and Princess Street\, Wilmington
CATEGORIES:Peace,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T200000
DTSTAMP:20161208T154613Z
CREATED:20161130T015031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T154613Z
UID:22170-1481828400-1481832000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Vigil to End Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:This peaceful event organized by North Carolinians Against Gun Violence will be a great opportunity to reflect on the progress and losses of 2016\, and reconnect with others who are passionate about reducing gun violence. \nThe list of speakers includes: Rev. Byron Wade\, pastor of Davie St. Presbyterian Church of Raleigh and North Carolinians Against Gun Violence board member; Lee Storrow\, Executive Director\, North Carolina AIDS Action Network; Alton Lucas\, gun violence survivor; and Imam Abdul Waheed\, Duke University. \nAlong with the Council\, organizations sponsoring the vigil include: Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People\, Durham Crisis Response Center\, League of Women Voters – Orange\, Chatham and Durham\, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America\, MomsRising\, NC Aids Action Network\, NC Coalition Against Domestic Violence\, NC Justice Center\, Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham\, and Parents of Murdered Children.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/vigil-end-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Davvie Street Presbyterian Church\, 300 E. Davie Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T133000
DTSTAMP:20161110T193418Z
CREATED:20161110T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T193418Z
UID:21996-1481306400-1481463000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 NC Climate Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:This statewide gathering of youth and adults who are ready to use our heads\, hands and hearts to create a just world for all is a space for deep dialogue\, practical learning\, creativity\, and movement building. It is a gathering that harnesses the strength of our diversity. \nThe NCCJS is rooted in the understanding that all people have a vital contribution to make in dealing with the climate crisis. We also recognize that some people — particularly people of color and poor people — are hit first and worst by the polluting industries that are driving climate change and by the intensifying floods\, droughts\, hurricanes and sea level rise that result from it. \nLearn more about joining us to create the better world that we all deserve. Registration is available here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-nc-climate-justice-summit/
LOCATION:Haw River State Park\, 339 Conference Center Dr\, Browns Summit\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T200000
DTSTAMP:20161114T153319Z
CREATED:20161110T202547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T153319Z
UID:22001-1480874400-1480881600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Villages Shop for a Cause -- Greensboro
DESCRIPTION:Three of North Carolina’s Ten Thousand Villages stores are offering shoppers the chance to give twice this holiday season. The stores in Asheville\, Greensboro\, and Cary are holding Shop for a Cause events to benefit the NC Council of Churches. A portion of the proceeds raised during designated shopping periods at each store will be donated to the Council to continue our work for unity\, justice\, and peace. Council staff and volunteers will host the events\, so join us for the fellowship\, as well. \nTen Thousand Villages is a network of fair trade stores\, dealing directly with artisans around the world and selling their wares at prices that offer a fair wage. It connects individual entrepreneurs in developing countries with market opportunities in North America. Ten Thousand Villages has been associated with the Mennonite Central Committee for its entire history. Learn more about the stores here. \nThe Asheville event takes place Monday\, November 28 through Friday\, December 9\, and shoppers must mention the Council when they check out for us to receive the donation. In addition\, we will have a Council staff member hosting snacks and interactive activities on Thursday\, December 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. \nThe Cary and Greensboro events take place December 4. At the Cary store\, you can shop from 2 to 5 p.m. In Greensboro\, shopping hours are 6 to 8 p.m. \nWe are grateful to Ten Thousand Villages for their commitment to a more just and compassionate world.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ten-thousand-villages-shop-cause-greensboro/
LOCATION:Ten Thousand Villages\, 1564 Highwoods Boulevard\, Greensboro\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161204T170000
DTSTAMP:20161114T153435Z
CREATED:20161110T204200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T153435Z
UID:22005-1480860000-1480870800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Villages Shop for a Cause -- Cary
DESCRIPTION:Three of North Carolina’s Ten Thousand Villages stores are offering shoppers the chance to give twice this holiday season. The stores in Asheville\, Greensboro\, and Cary are holding Shop for a Cause events to benefit the NC Council of Churches. A portion of the proceeds raised during designated shopping periods at each store will be donated to the Council to continue our work for unity\, justice\, and peace. Council staff and volunteers will host the events\, so join us for the fellowship\, as well. \nTen Thousand Villages is a network of fair trade stores\, dealing directly with artisans around the world and selling their wares at prices that offer a fair wage. It connects individual entrepreneurs in developing countries with market opportunities in North America. Ten Thousand Villages has been associated with the Mennonite Central Committee for its entire history. Learn more about the stores here. \nThe Asheville event takes place Monday\, November 28 through Friday\, December 9\, and shoppers must mention the Council when they check out for us to receive the donation. In addition\, we will have a Council staff member hosting snacks and interactive activities on Thursday\, December 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. \nThe Cary and Greensboro events take place December 4. At the Cary store\, you can shop from 2 to 5 p.m. In Greensboro\, shopping hours are 6 to 8 p.m. \nWe are grateful to Ten Thousand Villages for their commitment to a more just and compassionate world.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ten-thousand-villages-shop-cause-cary/
LOCATION:Ten Thousand Villages\, 1357 Kildaire Farm Road\, Cary\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161202T140000
DTSTAMP:20161027T144622Z
CREATED:20161024T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T144622Z
UID:21830-1480672800-1480687200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Getting to Know Our Muslim Neighbor
DESCRIPTION:This event is for Christian leaders\, lay and ordained\, seeking to discover theological and practical tools for engaging with Muslims in our communities. It is sponsored by the Council’s Christian Unity Committee. \nRegistration begins at 9:30 a.m. on December 2\, and the cost covers lunch and refreshments. \nFor more information or if you have special dietary requirements\, contact Pierson Shaw at 828-238-9065. Please share this flier within your faith community.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/getting-to-know-our-muslim-neighbor/
LOCATION:Hood Theological Seminary Aymer Center\, 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive\, Salisbury\, NC\, 28144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T210000
DTSTAMP:20161114T153120Z
CREATED:20161114T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161114T153120Z
UID:22021-1480327200-1481317200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Villages Shop for a Cause — Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Three of North Carolina’s Ten Thousand Villages stores are offering shoppers the chance to give twice this holiday season. The stores in Asheville\, Greensboro\, and Cary are holding Shop for a Cause events to benefit the NC Council of Churches. A portion of the proceeds raised during designated shopping periods at each store will be donated to the Council to continue our work for unity\, justice\, and peace. Council staff and volunteers will host the events\, so join us for the fellowship\, as well. \nTen Thousand Villages is a network of fair trade stores\, dealing directly with artisans around the world and selling their wares at prices that offer a fair wage. It connects individual entrepreneurs in developing countries with market opportunities in North America. Ten Thousand Villages has been associated with the Mennonite Central Committee for its entire history. Learn more about the stores here. \nThe Asheville event takes place Monday\, November 28 through Friday\, December 9\, and shoppers must mention the Council when they check out for us to receive the donation. In addition\, we will have a Council staff member hosting snacks and interactive activities on Thursday\, December 1 from 6 to 7 p.m. \nThe Cary and Greensboro events take place December 4. At the Cary store\, you can shop from 2 to 5 p.m. In Greensboro\, shopping hours are 6 to 8 p.m. \nWe are grateful to Ten Thousand Villages for their commitment to a more just and compassionate world.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ten-thousand-villages-shop-for-a-cause-asheville/
LOCATION:Ten Thousand Villages — Asheville\, 10 College Street\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
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