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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T120000
DTSTAMP:20170211T022938Z
CREATED:20170117T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170211T022938Z
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170128T160000
DTSTAMP:20170117T173459Z
CREATED:20170117T173459Z
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T144443Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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