As people of faith, we believe that immigrant families are precious to God, but recent news reveals just how far our government is straying from this principle- families being separated at the border, individuals seeking sanctuary as their last option, asylum seekers being turned away, and thousands being detained and deported. These events are discouraging […]
The Council has long supported public education. This year, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining […]
The Council has long supported public education. This year, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining […]
Join us at Greenleaf Christian Church for a Worship Service and to hear from North Carolinians who will share about the impacts of ecological injustice in their communities. The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, Former Vice President Al Gore, and Karenna Gore will join impacted persons, who will offer solutions for radical change that […]
The Liberating Theologies conference, presented by The Freedom Center for Social Justice, is a one-day experience exploring varying theologies with an emphasis on liberation and inclusion for the oppressed and marginalized. North Carolina has been a political, social justice and religious battleground in the United States for decades. Regressive views on religion, the LGBTQ community […]
The Council has long supported public education. This year, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining […]
Join us in bringing the local community together for International Overdose Awareness Day. We'll gather at the Old Armory in Waynesville at 3:30 p.m. to share our grief over the lives that we have lost, raise awareness about the prevention of overdose deaths, and reduce the stigma that surrounds drug use. There will be music, […]
The Council has long supported public education. This year, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining […]
Campaign Nonviolence NC invites everyone to connect the dots between individuals, campaigns and movements that have often been working separately for peace, economic equality, and eco-justice. In the lead up to the U.N. International Day of Peace on September 21, a series of events has been planned to help build a community that stresses nonviolence […]
The Council has long supported public education. This year, we commit anew to support public schools in our communities and to advocate on behalf of public education in our state. (See our statement by clicking here). Please join us for a two-hour session to learn how you might engage in both support and advocacy by joining […]
You’re invited to an interfaith gathering to remember victims of the U.S. torture program. The vigil will offer an opportunity to meditate, hear speakers from several traditions, and join voices, hands, and hearts with others who believe North Carolina has a responsibility to those who were transported for torture in NC jets. Aero Contractors, headquartered […]
You’re invited to a gathering of people of faith to remember victims of the U.S. torture program. The vigil will offer an opportunity to meditate, hear speakers from several traditions, and join voices, hands, and hearts with others who believe North Carolina has a responsibility to those who were transported for torture in NC jets. […]
You’re invited to an interfaith gathering to remember the victims of the CIA’s rendition and torture program. The vigils will offer an opportunity to hear speakers from several faith traditions, meditate and to join with fellow citizens who believe North Carolina has a responsibility to call for transparency and accountability for those who were transported […]
The Liberating Theologies conference is a one-day experience exploring varying theologies with an emphasis on liberation and inclusion for the oppressed and marginalized. North Carolina has been a political, social justice, and religious battleground in the United States for decades. Regressive views on religion, the LGBTQ community and other marginalized groups have harmed many of […]
Narrated by Matt Damon, Backpack Full of Cash explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children. This 90-minute documentary takes viewers through the tumultuous 2013–14 school year, into the world of what is now called education “reform.” In Philadelphia and other big cities, public education – starved […]
Due to high interest and the space limitations of the church we have had to cap registration for the dinner portion of this event. You are still welcome to register if you have not already done so and attend Rothstein's presentation, but we will unfortunately not be able to provide you with dinner. Join […]
