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. Jennie […]
Registration is now open for Come to the Table 2017. We 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. At the 2017 Conference, we will […]
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. Come by to learn about what bills have been introduced so far in the 2017 […]
Friday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Presentation by the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb White Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1704 Oberlin Rd, Raleigh NC REGISTRATION is March 1 – 17, 2017 through www.whitememorial.org Go to Event Registration or call 919-834-3424 Dinner is $6.00, payable by cash, check or credit card at the door. […]
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. Register here. While the event is free, […]
More information is available here. Registration is available here. Keynote Speaker: Marcia Owen, Former Director of the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham Luncheon Speaker: Rev Carolyn Schuldt, Executive Director of Open Table Ministry, Durham Opening Worship: Rev. Carl Kenney, Pastor and Writer Closing Worship: Bishop Will Willimon; Bishop in the United Methodist Church Schedule: Registration […]
Registration is open. The 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. Whether you are new to grassroots […]
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. We will lead with our “Advocating with Compassion” message as we meet with members of the NC General Assembly to hear their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jesus mentions when discussing faith-based activity, “Do not sound a trumpet before you…so that 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 […]
Sunday, September 17, 2 -5 p.m. Community United Church of Christ 814 Dixie Trail, Raleigh Cost: $5 * Scholarships are available, email jennie@ncchurches.org 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 […]
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.
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 […]
Sanctuary Matters: Testimony and Best Practices: A Weekend of Reflection & Training September 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 17 United Church of Chapel Hill 1321 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chapel Hill In light of recent events involving the deportation and fears of our immigrant brothers and sisters throughout the state, the NC Council […]
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, […]
