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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160525T140000
DTSTAMP:20160512T145527Z
CREATED:20160512T145527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T145527Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Several organization including the Council\, Health Care for All NC\, NC Child\, the Justice Center\, and the League of Women Voters will come together for a Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day. The day will consist of an information and advocacy session\, followed by a march to nearby Jones Street. All are welcome to join for any portion of the day in support of closing the health care gap. Meeting location and other details to follow. Email Lee Storrow at lee@ncaan.org for more information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/medicaid-expansion-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160517T130000
DTSTAMP:20160512T145017Z
CREATED:20160512T145017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T145017Z
UID:20999-1463486400-1463490000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: A Faithful Response to ICE Raids and Detentions
DESCRIPTION:At the beginning of 2016\, ICE (Immigration and Custom Enforcement) stepped up deportations of undocumented Central Americans in North Carolina. Now is the time for faith communities to respond to these raids\, which have separated families\, imposed suffering and heightened fears among the immigrant community. This webinar will use recordings from a community forum held in Asheville last month to include updates on local organizing strategies from the western part of the state that can be used statewide\, including emergency response\, sanctuary\, improving relationships with local law enforcement\, and other legal issues that churches may face. \nSpeakers:\nAnton Flores Maisonet\, co-founder of Alterna\, a Christian missional community based in Georgia and comprised of U.S. citizens and Latin American immigrants. A passionate and engaging speaker\, he shares out of his experience of living in community in Georgia with undocumented persons and offering hospitality to friends and family members of detainees at nearby Stewart Detention Center. \nMarisol Jimenez\, co-coordinator Racial Equity Circle\, Center for Participatory Change and former Advocacy Director and Lobbyist at El Pueblo. \nModerated by Jennie Belle\, Program Director for Farmworker and Immigrant Rights at the NC Council of Churches. \nThank you to Circle of Mercy congregation\, in partnership with Nuestro Centro\, CIMA (Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion)\, and Center for Participatory Change for taking the lead on this important conversation.\n\nRSVP online and call-in information will be emailed to you. You can also register to receive a recording if you cannot attend.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/webinar-faithful-response-ice-raids-detentions/
LOCATION:On the web\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T180000
DTSTAMP:20160408T131057Z
CREATED:20160408T131057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160408T131057Z
UID:20872-1461517200-1461520800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Christian Ethics and HB2
DESCRIPTION:The Council along with EqualityNC and the Equality Federation are bringing together three speakers to look at the ethical implications of HB2 for people of faith. \nThey are: \nThe Rev. Dr. David Gushee\, a leading Christian ethicist and moral voice in the evangelical movement who currently serves as Vice President of the American Academy of Religion and incoming President-Elect of the Society for Christian Ethics. He is a professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University in Atlanta. \nThe Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman\, Senior Pastor of St. Phillip AME Zion Church in Greensboro and the Executive Director of Clinton’s Corner of Catawba Community Development Corporation\, which deals primarily with the plight of those in the throes of poverty. He is third vice president of the NC NAACP\, a staunch LGBTQ advocate\, and president-elect of the Council. \nWilliam S. Meyer\, an associate clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center where he has worked for 30 years. He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work and has written and spoken publicly about the psychological and spiritual harms faced by LGBTQ individuals. \nThe public is invited\, and admission is free.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/christian-ethics-hb2/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 215 North Church Street\, Durham\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T150000
DTSTAMP:20160216T151652Z
CREATED:20160216T135822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160216T151652Z
UID:20571-1461402000-1461423600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Critical Issues Seminar -- Race\, Power\, and Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong discussion of race as it impacts some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina and the nation. \nWe will begin the day with worship and a structured conversation between Eboni Marshall Turman\, Assistant Research Professor of Theological Ethics and Black Church Studies and Director of the Office of Black Church Studies Duke Divinity School\, and Timothy Tyson\, Visiting Professor of American Christianity and Southern Culture at Duke University. \nTwo sessions of workshops will follow on topics including: \n\nPressures on voting rights led by Anita Earls of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.\nRacial patterns in inadequate health care led by Nicole Dozier and Adam Linker of the NC Justice Center.\nEnvironmental justice led by Naeema Muhammad and Ayo Wilson of the NC Environmental Justice Network.\nImmigration as a racial issue led by Ron Garcia-Fogarty of Witness for Peace Southeast.\nRacial patterns in poverty and affluence led by Gene Nichol of the NC Poverty Research Fund.\n\nCheck-in will begin at 8:15 a.m.\, worship is at 9 a.m.\, and the day will conclude at 3 p.m. The cost is $25; $15 for students\, and some scholarship funding is available. Lunch is included. \nClick here for additional details\, including registration information.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/critical-issues-seminar-race-power-and-privelege/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160421T163000
DTSTAMP:20160218T211338Z
CREATED:20160218T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T211338Z
UID:20608-1461227400-1461256200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2016 NC Farmworker Institute Summit and Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to participate in this annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Approximately 150 people attend the event. Registration is $40 and includes a light breakfast and lunch.  \nRegister Online by March 31st by visiting http://tinyurl.com/2016ncfwi
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2016-nc-farmworker-institute-summit-and-networking-event/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T190000
DTSTAMP:20160322T172430Z
CREATED:20160318T172142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T172430Z
UID:20752-1460919600-1460919600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Screening of "Making a Killing -- Guns\, Greed\, and the NRA"
DESCRIPTION:This movie tells the stories of how guns\, and the billions in profit they provide affect the lives of everyday Americans. The film shows how gun companies and the NRA resist legislation for the sake of profit\, putting people in danger. It illustrates gun tragedies and what we can do to put an end to this profit-driven crisis. \nAlong with Umstead Park UCC\, this showing is co-sponsored by the Council along with the NC Justice Center\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence\, MomsRising\, the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People\, and the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/screening-making-killing/
LOCATION:Umstead Park United Church of Christ\, 8208 Brownleigh Drive\, Raleigh\, 27617
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160414T103000
DTSTAMP:20160412T142417Z
CREATED:20160308T203023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160412T142417Z
UID:20717-1460624400-1460629800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration in Asheboro
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide clergy series on immigration. These events are geared toward busy religious professionals and faith leaders\, and they provide an overview of immigration issues in the context of a great networking event (and free meal). This series 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. \n“From Hostility to Hospitality: Immigration and People of Faith” will take place on Thursday\, April 14 at West Bend United Methodist Church (1080 Albemarle Road\, Asheboro) from 9am-10:30am.  At this event you will learn about immigrants in your own community and how you can advocate for them. Rev. Ana Morrison\, the Latino Coalition of Randolph County and FaithAction International House will be speaking. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-immigration-asheboro/
LOCATION:West Bend United Methodist Church\, 1080 Albemarle Road\, Asheboro\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T190000
DTSTAMP:20160411T142244Z
CREATED:20160411T140855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T142244Z
UID:20890-1460570400-1460574000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Close the Coverage Gap -- Lumberton
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches along with Health Care for All NC\, First Baptist Church\, and the Center for Community Action are hosting a Medicaid reform pre-hearing information session about the current state of Medicaid expansion and how you can advocate to bring health care to 500\,00 more people in NC. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Millar at 609-464-3415. Or go here for information you can share about this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/close-coverage-gap-lumberton/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 504 West Second Street\, Lumberton\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160413T200000
DTSTAMP:20160411T142151Z
CREATED:20160411T142151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T142151Z
UID:20896-1460530800-1460577600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Close the Coverage Gap -- Greenville
DESCRIPTION:The NC Council of Churches along with Health Care for All NC\, and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church are hosting a Medicaid reform pre-hearing information session about the current state of Medicaid expansion and how you can advocate to bring health care to 500\,00 more people in NC. \nFor more information\, contact Liz Millar at 609-464-3415. Or go here for information you can share about this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/close-coverage-gap-greenville/
LOCATION:St. Pauls’ Chapel\, 401 East Fourth Street\, Greenville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T153000
DTSTAMP:20160318T193408Z
CREATED:20160318T174841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T193408Z
UID:20754-1460192400-1460215800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry
DESCRIPTION:Dare to Hear: An Honest Conversation about Race and the End to White Privilege \n9-9:30 AM Registration \n9:30-9:40 Welcome (Rev. Heather Rodriguez) \n9:45 – 10:15 Opening Worship with Homily (Rev. Chris Brady) \n10:15 – 11:15 Panel of Voices Sharing Stories \n11:15 Break \n11:30 – 12:30 PM Facilitated Conversations in Small Groups \n12:30 – 1:30 Lunch with Keynote Address (Dr. Jennifer Harvey) \n1:30-2:30 Workshops-Choice of four \n-Segregated Sundays \n-What One Person Can Do \n-Stupid Things White People Say \n-Challenging Racism and Islamophobia \n2:30 Closing Worship (Rev. Leonard Fairley) \nCost is $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students. If you pay $85 that covers MFSA NCC membership\, registration for the conference and for Gayle Felton Love Thy Neighbor Lunch Friday June 17 in Greenville.  If you pay $75 that covers MFSANCC membership and registration for the conference. \nRegister online or mail this form and check made out to MFSA NC  to: MFSA NC\, c/o Henry Jarrett\, PO Box 18311\, Raleigh NC 27619-8311. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/jack-crum-conference-prophetic-ministry/
LOCATION:Duke Memorial United Methodist Church\, 504 West Chapel Hill Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160407T203000
DTSTAMP:20160403T162526Z
CREATED:20160403T162526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160403T162526Z
UID:20841-1460055600-1460061000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Katharine Hayhoe: Town Hall -- Changing Climate\, Uncertain Future
DESCRIPTION:WRAL’s Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel talks climate science with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe\, Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences\, Texas Tech University\, and Walter Robinson\, Professor and Head\, Marine\, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences\, NC State University. Introduced by Emlyn Koster\, Director of the Museum\, followed by questions from the audience and networking over coffee and dessert. If you are unable to attend we hope you will join us on for a broadcast to be streamed live online. Contact info@ncip.org for details.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/katharine-hayhoe-town-hall-changing-climate-uncertain-future/
LOCATION:NC Museum of Natural Sciences\, 11 West Jones Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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