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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170129T130000
DTSTAMP:20161209T205250Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170118T200000
DTSTAMP:20170103T185010Z
CREATED:20170103T185010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T185010Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161215T200000
DTSTAMP:20161208T154613Z
CREATED:20161130T015031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161208T154613Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161211T133000
DTSTAMP:20161110T193418Z
CREATED:20161110T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161110T193418Z
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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161103T210000
DTSTAMP:20161024T162649Z
CREATED:20161024T162649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161024T162649Z
UID:21837-1478199600-1478206800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Showing of "Before the Flood"
DESCRIPTION:This film by Academy Award-winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens follows DiCaprio as he travels to five continents meeting people whose lives have been devastated by global warming and learns how we already have the capacity to solve this crisis. \nAn inspiring film\, it not only underscores the urgency of acting on climate change but shows that there is hope for our world and our future.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/showing-of-before-the-flood/
LOCATION:West Raleigh Presbyterian Church\, 27 HORNE Street\, Raleigh\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T100000
DTSTAMP:20160829T144443Z
CREATED:20160829T144443Z
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UID:21604-1475915400-1475920800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 8\, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.\nGrace Lutheran Church\n1245 6th Avenue West\, Hendersonville \n\nThe NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide series of Clergy Breakfasts on immigration. These events are geared towards busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free breakfast). This clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. Register here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-immigration-2/
LOCATION:Grace Lutheran Church\, 1245 6th Avenue Wes\, Hendersonville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T140000
DTSTAMP:20160916T200109Z
CREATED:20160916T200109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T200109Z
UID:21697-1474711200-1474725600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 Campaign Nonviolence Festival
DESCRIPTION:Campaign Nonviolence Week in North Carolina takes place with events scheduled September 17 through 24. They culminate with Saturday’s festival which will feature workshops\, displays\, music\, and refreshments. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-campaign-nonviolence-festival/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 3313 Wade Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160923T140000
DTSTAMP:20160915T152840Z
CREATED:20160915T152840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T152840Z
UID:21680-1474624800-1474639200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn western NC\, the workshop will take place: \nFriday\, September 23\nFirst United Church of Christ\n20 Oak Street\, Asheville \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-5/
LOCATION:First United Church of Christ\, 20 Oak Street\, Asheville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160922T140000
DTSTAMP:20160915T152044Z
CREATED:20160915T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T152044Z
UID:21677-1474538400-1474552800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn Charlotte\, the workshop takes place: \nThursday\, September 22\nSelwyn Presbyterian Church\n2929 Selwyn Avenue\, Charlotte \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-4/
LOCATION:Selwyn Presbyterian Church\, 2929 Selwyn Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160921T140000
DTSTAMP:20160915T151147Z
CREATED:20160915T151147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T151147Z
UID:21674-1474452000-1474466400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn the Triangle\, the workshop takes place: \nWednesday\, September 21\nFirst Presbyterian Church\n305 East Main Street\, Durham \nThe workshops will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-3/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 305 East Main Street\, Durham
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160920T140000
DTSTAMP:20160915T154953Z
CREATED:20160915T150150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T154953Z
UID:21668-1474365600-1474380000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will offer a series of workshops across NC this fall to help pastors\, church leaders\, and laity distinguish between politicking and issue advocacy. Besides helping our churches not lose their non-profit status\, a primary goal of the workshops is to help participants identify the justice issues for their communities so that they can vote in ways that serve God and neighbor.  \nIn eastern NC\, the workshop takes place: \nTuesday\, September 20\nSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church\n401 East 4th Street\, Greenville \nThe workshops will run from  10 a.m.-2 p.m.\, including lunch. Bill Mefford\, recently of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church and now on the staff of Americans United\, will help lead the workshops. To register\, click here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/keeping-sacred-spaces-sacred-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 401 East 4th Street\, Greenville\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160917T153000
DTSTAMP:20160914T140505Z
CREATED:20160620T144853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160914T140505Z
UID:21322-1474102800-1474126200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith & Immigration Summit
DESCRIPTION:(en español abajo:) \nThe 2016 Summit promises to accomplish four main goals:\n· Offer a unique statewide\, ecumenical gathering for faith leaders who work primarily with immigrant congregations;\n· Help equip these faith leaders to deal with the daily challenges faced by their congregations\, especially related to their immigration status;\n· Provide a space for networking and sharing of best practices;\n· Train immigrant rights allies\, especially in faith communities\, to organize and mobilize around immigration issues. \nIn particular\, this Summit will focus the importance of the upcoming national and state elections and the impact our new elected officials could have on immigrants. Workshops include: \nPolicy Track \nFaithAction ID Program and Network\nChildren and Families in Immigration Detention\nSupreme Court Decision on DAPA/DACA and the Future of Immigration Reform\nYou Can Vote in 2016 \nAdvocacy and Organizing Track \nQuaker Advocacy for Immigration Reform\nReview of 2016 Immigration Legislative Trends and Predictions for 2017\nMaking Your Voice Heard: Communication Strategies for the Immigrant Rights Movement \nMinistry Track\n \nA Theology of Immigration\nBuilding a Justice Ministry in Your Church by Providing Immigration Legal Services\nHospitality and Immigration\nWelcoming the Stranger: How Faith Communities Can Outreach to Those in Need \nFarmworker/Refugee Track \nInto the Fields: The ACA and Farmworkers\nWelcoming Refugees to North Carolina\nChristian Perspectives on Refugee Resettlement\nImmigration Fears Keeping Farmworkers in the U.S. Vulnerable and Compliant  ( \nYou can download the full schedule with bilingual workshop descriptions here. \nRev. Alma Ruiz will be preaching at the morning worship service (9:30-10:15.) A light breakfast and Peruvian lunch are provided with registration. Register here. People of all faiths are invited to attend. \n\nLa Cumbre de Fe e Inmigración 2016 promete lograr cuatro objetivos principales: \n\nOfrecer una reunión ecuménica única en todo el estado\, de líderes religiosos que trabajan principalmente con las congregaciones de inmigrantes;\nContribuir a dotar a estos líderes de la fe para hacer frente a los retos diarios que enfrentan sus congregaciones\, especialmente relacionados con su situación migratoria;\nProporcionar un espacio para la creación de redes y el intercambio de mejores prácticas;\nEntrenar a los aliados de los derechos de los inmigrantes\, especialmente en las comunidades de fe\, para organizar y movilizar en torno a temas de inmigración.\n\nEn particular\, esta Cumbre se centrará en la importancia de las próximas elecciones nacionales y estatales y el impacto que nuestros nuevos funcionarios elegidos podrían tener sobre los inmigrantes. La Rev. Alma Ruiz estará predicando. Los talleres incluyen: \nSeguimiento de la política \n\nPrograma de Identificación h la red FaithAction\nNiños y familias en la detención de inmigrantes\nPuedes votar en 2016\nLa decisión del Tribunal Supremo sobre la DAPA / DACA y el futuro de la reforma migratoria\n\nSeguimiento de promoción y organización \n\nHacer sentir su opinión: Estrategias de Comunicación para el Movimiento de Derechos de los Inmigrantes\nLa defensa de Quaker para la Reforma Migratoria\nRevisión de Tendencias Legislativas de Inmigración del 2016 y Predicciones para 2017\n\nSeguimiento del Ministerio \n\nUna teología de la Inmigración\nLa construcción de un Ministerio de Justicia en su iglesia mediante el Suministro de Servicios Legales de Inmigración\nLa hospitalidad y la Inmigración\nAcogiendo al forastero: cómo las comunidades de fe pueden atender a los necesitados\n\nSeguimiento de Refugiados / Campesinos \n\nRecibiendo refugiados a Carolina del Norte\nDe pie con los vulnerables: la iglesia local y reasentamiento de refugiados\nHacía los Campos: El ACA y los trabajadores agrícolas\nLos temores de la Inmigración Mantienen a los trabajadores agrícolas en los EE.UU. vulnerables y sumisos\n\nUn horario completo e bilingüe con descripciones está disponible aquí.  \nEsperamos que pueda unirse a nosotros para este evento importante y oportuno. La inscripción es gratuita e incluye un desayuno ligero y almuerzo peruano. Todos son bienvenidos a participar independientemente de tradición de fe. Usted puede venir por un taller o por todos ellos. El día comenzará con el culto bicultural y luego los talleres continuarán durante toda la tarde. También se proporciona interpretación para los hablantes monolingües de inglés o español. Regístrese hoy: \nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxGgO9D_Qd2XBv2pBYwuQcVuii9VbB2OFNgU4n45UJxxh1Ww/viewform \n  \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-immigration-summit/
LOCATION:Apex United Methodist Church\, 100 South Hughes Street\, Apex\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160817T100000
DTSTAMP:20160804T183947Z
CREATED:20160804T183947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T183947Z
UID:21488-1471422600-1471428000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration in Morehead City
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide series of Clergy Breakfasts on immigration. These events are geared towards busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free breakfast).\nThis clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-immigration-morehead-city/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Morehead City\, 900 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160815T193000
DTSTAMP:20160808T173904Z
CREATED:20160808T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160808T173904Z
UID:21510-1471285800-1471289400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Health Care Needs in Columbus County
DESCRIPTION:Do members of your community struggle to get the health care they need? Are you or someone you know uninsured or underinsured and not sure where to go for affordable health care? Join us for this event to learn more about the health care coverage gap in our state as well as local health resources in Columbus County.\n\nThe Council\, along with Health Care for All NC\, will host this event. Join us to learn more\, ask questions\, and hear about advocacy efforts for health care coverage in North Carolina. Email Liz Millar for more information. \n\nIn Columbus County:\nMonday\, August 15\, 6:30-7:30 p.m.\nSt. Mark AME Zion Church\n114 West Virgil Street\, Whiteville\nDownload a flyer: Close the Coverage Gap Presentation_Columbus County.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/addressing-health-care-needs-columbus-county/
LOCATION:St. Marks AMEZ Church\, 114 West Virgil Street\, Whiteville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160803T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160803T193000
DTSTAMP:20160729T214204Z
CREATED:20160729T214008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160729T214204Z
UID:21466-1470243600-1470252600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Reason for Reform Press Conference and Panel
DESCRIPTION:On August 3rd\, a coalition of business and community leaders from across North Carolina will come together to launch the Reason for Reform campaign. The event\, hosted by the Partnership for a New American Economy and the NC Council of Churches will highlight the need for immigration reform and present new North Carolina-specific data about the contributions of immigrants to our state. Press conference at 5 p.m.\, panel at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/reason-reform-press-conference-panel/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160728T100000
DTSTAMP:20160705T202956Z
CREATED:20160705T202956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T202956Z
UID:21389-1469694600-1469700000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide series of Clergy Breakfasts on immigration. These events are geared towards busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free breakfast). \nThis clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal together and hearing from knowledgeable people who are directly affected by immigration issues in their ministries. It’s a forum for honest questions and positive conversation among local colleagues\, and everyone will walk away with additional resources and contacts. RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-immigration/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church of Morehead City\, 900 Arendell Street\, Morehead City\, NC
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160716T140000
DTSTAMP:20160624T184551Z
CREATED:20160617T182035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160624T184551Z
UID:21312-1468663200-1468677600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:EmPOWERED to Serve Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join this gathering of faith-based organizations in order to make significant positive health improvements within multicultural communities. Hosted by the American Heart Association and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield NC
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/empowered-serve-conference/
LOCATION:Duke Trent Semans Health Education Center\, 8 Searle Center Drive\, Durham\, NC
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160715T120000
DTSTAMP:20160617T181712Z
CREATED:20160617T181712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160617T181712Z
UID:21310-1468580400-1468584000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Learn More About Medicaid Expansion in Edgecombe County
DESCRIPTION:Half a million people in North Carolina still have no realistic access to health care coverage. Our state has the opportunity to accept $4.9 million per day in federal funding to close the coverage gap but our state legislators need to hear from us to make this happen.  The Council\, along with Health Care for All NC\, will host informational events in Bertie and Edgecombe Counties over the next month. Join us to learn more about Medicaid and the coverage gap\, ask questions\, and learn about advocacy efforts for Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina. Featuring speaker Dr. Gary Greenberg\, Medical Director of Open Door Clinic in Raleigh.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/learn-medicaid-expansion-edgecombe-county/
LOCATION:Conetoe Family Life Center\, 204 North Railroad Street\, Conetoe\, NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160711
DTSTAMP:20160705T192430Z
CREATED:20160705T192430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160705T192430Z
UID:21387-1467849600-1468195199@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day spirit\, justice\, music and arts festival where all kinds of people come together\, not only to hear great music and incredible speakers\, but also to dive into lively conversations with thought leaders\, writers\, dreamers\, artists\, visionaries\, social justice activists\, peace-makers. This year the Council will be in attendance presenting several different workshops. Executive Director\, Jennifer Copeland\, will be presenting a workshop entitled “Troubling the Parables;” Susannah Tuttle\, Director of Interfaith Power & Light\, will be on a panel about creation care; and Jennie Belle\, Director of Immigration & Farmworkers\, will be leading a workshop on sacred dance for storytelling. A full schedule can be found here. Tickets are still available and be purchased for 25% off with the code BEMYGUEST. We hope to see you there.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/wild-goose-festival/
LOCATION:Hot Springs\, NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,NCIPL,Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160627T190000
DTSTAMP:20160617T181444Z
CREATED:20160617T181444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160617T181444Z
UID:21308-1467050400-1467054000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Learn More about Medicaid Expansion in Bertie County
DESCRIPTION:Half a million people in North Carolina still have no realistic access to health care coverage. Our state has the opportunity to accept $4.9 million per day in federal funding to close the coverage gap but our state legislators need to hear from us to make this happen.  The Council\, along with Health Care for All NC\, will host informational events in Bertie and Edgecombe Counties over the next month. Join us to learn more about Medicaid and the coverage gap\, ask questions\, and learn about advocacy efforts for Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina. Featuring speaker Dr. Jonathan Kotch\, UNC faculty and president of Health Care for All NC.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/learn-medicaid-expansion-bertie-county/
LOCATION:All God’s Children United Methodist Church\, 302 South Commerce Street\, Aulander\, NC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T130000
DTSTAMP:20160526T161531Z
CREATED:20160526T161531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T161531Z
UID:21103-1465214400-1465218000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Justice Center Crucial Conversation: Gun Violence
DESCRIPTION:A year after the Charleston tragedy: Growing hope for saner anti-gun violence policies \nN.C. Policy Watch presents a special Crucial Conversation luncheon: \nRegister here \nIt’s been nearly a year since the horrific tragedy in Charleston\, South Carolina in which nine attendees at a Bible study at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church were shot down and murdered on June 17\, 2015. Sadly\, for many Americans\, the Charleston church shooting has quickly become lost in a seeming blizzard of such catastrophes. Sandy Hook\, Virginia\, Tech\, San Bernardino – the list of American mass shootings seems to go on without end. \nAnd yet\, as we approach the one year anniversary of Charleston\, there are frequent and significant flickers of life in the movement for saner gun laws. Not only does polling continue to indicate large\, growing and\, in some cases\, overwhelming public support for tougher and smarter laws\, there is clear evidence that the grassroots movement is finding significant new energy. Here in North Carolina\, we see this newfound energy and activism in the work of groups like North Carolinians Against Gun Violence and the North Carolina Council of Churches\, which will be sponsoring a “Stand Up Sabbath” in congregations throughout North Carolina on the weekend of June 17-19. \nJoin us as we discuss these and several other encouraging developments with: \nState Senator Floyd McKissick\, Jr. of Durham — Sen. McKissick is an out spoken for proponent smarter gun laws and was\, himself\, a gun violence victim at an earlier time in his life. \nRev. Kylon Middleton — Rev. Middleton pastors the Mount Zion AME Church in Charleston\, a sister church to Emanuel that stands just a few blocks away. He was a close personal friend of Rev. Clementa Pinckney\, who was murdered at Emanuel last June. \nRev. Jennifer Copeland — Rev. Copeland is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Council of Churches and one of the driving forces behind Stand Up Sabbath.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/justice-center-crucial-conversation-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Center for Community Leadership Training Room\, Junior League of Raleigh Building\, 711 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160604T120000
DTSTAMP:20160524T152605Z
CREATED:20160524T152605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T152605Z
UID:21071-1465034400-1465041600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Bringing Hope to the Climate Crisis through Faith and Action: Eco-Justice Workshop with Rev. Dr. Jim Antal
DESCRIPTION:The scale and urgency of climate change requires our generation to reassess our lives\, repurpose our religious practice and reorient our assets in ways that align with our covenant with God and preserve the Eden into which we were born. Come to this workshop to be inspired by courageous initiatives already underway\, and to consider how you and others might harness your religious communities to meet this challenge. Contact info@ncipl.org or call UCCH at 919-942-3540 for more information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/bringing-hope-climate-crisis-faith-action-eco-justice-workshop-rev-dr-jim-antal/
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:20160602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T200000
DTSTAMP:20160524T151740Z
CREATED:20160524T151740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T151740Z
UID:21067-1464890400-1464897600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 Gun Violence Awareness Day -- Wear Orange
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council\, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America\, and others for a Wear Orange event on the lawn at Bull McCabe’s on National Gun Violence Awareness Day. There will be pop-up style singing\, games\, and information about how you can get involved to end gun violence in our communities. Wear something orange\, bring your family and meet the Triangle teams. For more information\, contact Kaaren Hadleman\, kmhdurham@gmail.com or visit wearorange.org. \nSkylines across the country will be glowing orange on June 2. In Durham\, the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Carolina Theater will both glow orange\, the color of gun violence awareness and prevention.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-gun-violence-awareness-day-wear-orange/
LOCATION:Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub\, 427 West Main Street\, Durham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T140000
DTSTAMP:20160524T152747Z
CREATED:20160524T152747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T152747Z
UID:21069-1464429600-1464444000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:UN Climate Summit Simulation
DESCRIPTION:The World Climate Project simulation lets you participate in a thought-provoking\, mock-UN event that simulates the United Nations climate talks held in Paris in December.  Through this simulation you will increase your awareness of the greatest challenge facing humanity and experience what it is like to negotiate a climate deal. RSVP here. Contact info@ncipl.org for details.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/un-climate-summit-simulation/
LOCATION:Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 4907 Garrett Road\, Durham\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T140000
DTSTAMP:20160512T150050Z
CREATED:20160512T150050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T150050Z
UID:21003-1464265800-1464271200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Creating Healthier Food Pantries Workshop and Lunch
DESCRIPTION:What can congregations and emergency food providers do to ensure our food pantries and donations both feed and adequately nourish people who are experiencing food insecurity? Many food-pantry users are battling one or more chronic diseases and foods commonly given out at food pantries are high in salt and sugar and are lacking in important disease-fighting nutrients. \nRegistered dietitians from the Partnership for Community Care will discuss their Healthy Food Pantry Program and encourage you to think “outside of the donation box” with ideas for creating your own healthy food packages. Partners in Health and Wholeness will share about other resources available to equip faith communities with the ability to address these needs. The event is free\, but please register here to be included in the count for lunch. For more information email Shannon Axtell Martin at shannon@ncchurches.org or call 336-912-0976.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/creating-healthier-food-pantries-workshop-lunch/
LOCATION:Fairfield United Methodist Church\, 1505 Highway NC 62\, High Point\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,PHW
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