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SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil and Multicultural Potluck
DESCRIPTION:As the Triangle community responds to the global refugee crisis and intense backlash against Syrian refugees after the devastating attacks in Beirut\, Paris and Baghdad\, local faith communities are sending an intentional message of welcome to all refugees and immigrants. On Monday\, December 7 at 6 PM\, faith leaders\, service organizations\, refugee resettlement agencies and immigrant advocates will hold a prayer vigil immediately followed by multicultural dinner organized by the North Carolina Council of Churches. At the dinner\, participants will enjoy food from home and ancestral countries\, and will discuss the importance of building a welcoming community for refugees and immigrants\, highlighting the contributions they make to the Triangle communities. \nAll are invited to come together to pray for peace throughout the world and then to break bread with our neighbors from other countries. Please bring a dish from your own culture or ancestry to share and/or\, a canned food donation for the food pantry of Urban Ministries. The event will take place at 6pm at the St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (403 E. Main St.). Everyone is welcome. Many thanks to Church World Service for helping to organize this event. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/prayer-vigil-and-multicultural-potluck/
LOCATION:St. Philip’s Episcopal Church\, 403 E. Main Street\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151129T200000
DTSTAMP:20151109T190451Z
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SUMMARY:Ten Thousand Villages Shop for a Cause -- Greensboro
DESCRIPTION:Two of North Carolina’s Ten Thousand Villages stores are offering shoppers the chance to give twice this holiday season. The stores in 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 both events\, so join us for the fellowship\, as well. \n\n\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.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ten-thousand-villages-shop-for-a-cause-greensboro/
LOCATION:Ten Thousand Villages\, 1564 Highwoods Boulevard\, Greensboro\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151109T103000
DTSTAMP:20230602T155336Z
CREATED:20150828T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155336Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Henderson
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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for information about speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-henderson/
LOCATION:City Road United Methodist Church\, 903 North Garnett Street\, Henderson\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151106T103000
DTSTAMP:20230602T155354Z
CREATED:20151009T152555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T155354Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration- Wrightsville Beach (Rescheduled)
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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success. \nRev. Philip Chryst from The Anchor missional community and Maria Mendoza from Catholic Charities and are the speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-wrightsville-beach-rescheduled/
LOCATION:St. Therese Catholic Church\, 207 South Lumina Avenue\, Wrightsville Beach\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151106T170000
DTSTAMP:20151028T002834Z
CREATED:20151022T010514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T002834Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference
DESCRIPTION:Experience a world-class faculty convened to provide tools for sustainable health interventions. If you are a pastor or a person responsible for the health ministry\, annual health fair\, kitchen ministry\, nurse’s ministry or other aspects of health education\, promotion and compassion within your congregation and community\, you will want to attend this conference. \nFor the Council’s church network\, the national conference is extending a $100 discount. In addition\, ​the first 10 Partners in Health and Wholeness 2015 Certified Congregations to register for the conference will also receive a $50 reimbursement voucher. For this discount and the additional reimbursement voucher\, please contact Ashley Yohman: ashley@ncchurches.org ​or 919-828-6501. \nPartners in Health and Wholeness is a co-sponsor. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/healthy-churches-2020-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 Jim Keynes Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T153000
DTSTAMP:20151028T002834Z
CREATED:20151028T002834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T002834Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Advocates for farmworker rights will gather with North Carolina field and poultry workers this Day of the Dead\, the Mexican celebration of life and death known as Día de los Muertos. The event will recognize farmworkers who have died in the past year and other workers who continue to labor in hazardous conditions. Expert speakers will give testimony about dangerous and debilitating working conditions on farms and in poultry processing facilities\, and call on elected officials to better protect the thousands of poultry workers and farmworkers who are at risk in North Carolina today. \nThe event takes place in Pullen’s Poteat Chapel.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/day-of-the-deaddia-de-los-muertos/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T103000
DTSTAMP:20151028T002834Z
CREATED:20150827T174404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T002834Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Cary
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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for information about speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-cary/
LOCATION:Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church\, 200 High Meadow Drive\, Cary\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T103000
DTSTAMP:20151012T151953Z
CREATED:20150827T182807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151012T151953Z
UID:19690-1445504400-1445509800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Weaverville
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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nTami Forte-Logan of the Center for Participatory Change and Bruno Hinojosa from the Coalición de Organizaciones Latino-Americanas are the speakers. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-weaverville/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, Weaverville\, 63 North Main Street\, Weaverville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T203000
DTSTAMP:20150921T131945Z
CREATED:20150921T131945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150921T131945Z
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SUMMARY:"Ghosts of Johnston County" -- Screening and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This 35-minute documentary film tells the story of the ongoing efforts by a group of North Carolinians who\, for nearly ten years\, have been fighting to achieve accountability for the victims of U.S. sponsored torture during the “war on terror.” In 2005\, a number of investigative reports linked Aero Contractors Limited\, a private charter company based at the Johnston County Airport in Smithfield\, NC\, to the CIA’s controversial rendition\, detention and interrogation program. This airport played a key role in transporting dozens of men\, many of whom were innocent\, to third countries were they faced indefinite\, secret detention and torture. \n“Ghosts of Johnston County” offers a local perspective on this complex international issue. It is told through a combination of on-the-ground observational footage\, home video footage filmed by local activists\, archival materials\, and interviews that have been conducted with both activists and supporters of Aero Contractors alike. The film also features excerpts from a dialogue with a European survivor of the U.S. sponsored torture as well as commentary from the former lead prosecutor of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center\, Col. Morris Davis. \nThe film screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s co-director Eric Juth. Christina Cowger and Jessica Porta of the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry on Torture will also be present to discuss the effort currently underway to establish a truth commission to investigate North Carolina’s role in torture. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ghosts-of-johnston-county-screening-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Green Street United Methodist Church\, 639 South Green Street\, Winston-Salem\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T103000
DTSTAMP:20151012T160240Z
CREATED:20150820T154744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151012T160240Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Morganton
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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nMarshall Jolly from Grace Episcopal Church\, Bacilio Castro of the Western NC Worker’s Center and Christian Ramzzini of the Good Samaritan Clinic are the speakers. The event will focus on helping farmworkers and poultry workers in light of a soon-to-be-released report from Oxfam. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-morganton/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church\, 140 St. Mary's Church Road\, Morganton\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T103000
DTSTAMP:20151001T180037Z
CREATED:20150820T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T180037Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success. \nRev. Scott Foster from Haymount United Methodist Church and Norma Negron from Latino Community Connects and are the speakers. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-fayetteville/
LOCATION:Hay Street United Methodist Church\, 320 Hay Street\, Fayetteville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T103000
DTSTAMP:20151001T175919Z
CREATED:20150820T154023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151001T175919Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast on Immigration -- Wrightsville Beach (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:***This event has been POSTPONED due to severe weather forecast. New date is TBD. Check back for more information.*** \nThe 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). \nThis 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. Please help us spread the word about the upcoming event. We need your help to make it a success.  \nCheck back for speaker information. Please RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-on-immigration-wrightsville-beach/
LOCATION:St. Therese Catholic Church\, 207 South Lumina Avenue\, Wrightsville Beach\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150924T210000
DTSTAMP:20150911T212219Z
CREATED:20150911T212219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150911T212219Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Hind Khoury\, General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine
DESCRIPTION:Hind Khoury\, the General Secretary for KAIROS Palestine\, will share about the reality of life in Palestine\, the urgency of the situation there\, and how people of faith might engage as advocates. \nThis will be an excellent opportunity for those who have traveled as pilgrims to Israel and Palestine\, for General Conference delegates\, for lovers of the Biblical land\, and for peacemakers. \nThis event is a part of the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel (WWPPI) as designated by the World Council of Churches\, and is being co-sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Churches. \nQuestions about the event? Contact Laura Fine Ledford at lledford@nccumc.org. \nHind Khoury is a Palestinian Christian\, an economist\, a former ambassador\, and the newly appointed General Secretary of Kairos Palestine* located in Bethlehem. She is also the president of the Bethlehem Rotary Club and an executive board member of Bethlehem Bible College. She is president of the Applied Research Institute of Jerusalem (ARIJ)\, which is highly respected around the world for its meticulous research and mapping of the region. She is vice-president of the Arab Thought Forum\, and has served as vice president of Sabeel Ecumenical Palestinian Liberation Theology Center. She has spoken at many conferences and seminars locally and internationally\, and she serves as a consultant to MASARAT\, a research center on Palestinian strategic directives. \nAn interview with Ms. Khoury can be found here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/an-evening-with-hind-khoury-general-secretary-for-kairos-palestine/
LOCATION:Apex United Methodist Church\, 100 South Hughes Street\, Apex\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150923T200000
DTSTAMP:20150828T150001Z
CREATED:20150828T150001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T150001Z
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SUMMARY:Playin' and Prayin' followed by Let Us Pray Together
DESCRIPTION:Join NC Interfaith Power & Light and Mom’s Clean Air Force for a family-focused event highlighting our moral call to protect the health of our children and the environment. The first hour will be spent in fellowship with food\, games\, activities\, music\, and advocacy opportunities for kids of all ages. At 6:30 pm the Reverend Dr. Jennifer Copeland\, executive director of the NCCC\, will lead the community in prayer in solidarity with vigils to take place in Washington D.C. and across the country the evening before the Pope will address the U.S. Congress. For more details\, please contact info@ncipl.org. \nThis event will lead into the “Let Us Pray Together” vigil that begins at 7 pm. Church of the Nativity will join other faith communities around the nation to host an ecumenical prayer vigil service on the eve of Pope Francis’ address. It will be an historic visit\, as he is the first leader of the Holy See to do this. Please email cwsigel@aol.com if you plan to attend.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/playin-and-prayin-followed-by-let-us-pray-together/
LOCATION:Church of the Nativity\, 8849 Ray Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150919T140000
DTSTAMP:20150816T233347Z
CREATED:20150816T233347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150816T233347Z
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SUMMARY:Peace Festival and Peace Week
DESCRIPTION:The festival will include tables set up where different peace and justice groups will be able to display their information and be present to talk with visitors. Fair Trade items including coffee\, olive oil and candy will be available for sale with any money raised to go toward the Holy Trinity’s college students’ mission trip to Nicaragua in 2016 and to help with projects in the Holy Land. \nThere will also be a table with items from One World Market available for purchase. In addition to music\, there will be activities for children\, and workshops on topics including moral injury\, alternatives to violence\, and writing letters to the editor. \nDuring the week\, other churches and organizations will have speakers\, films\, award dinners\, and workshops.  The week will end with a prayer vigil to be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral. \nThe Council is a co-sponsor.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/peace-festival-and-peace-week/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, 2723 Clark Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150915T130000
DTSTAMP:20150831T153533Z
CREATED:20150831T153533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T153533Z
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SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- Mars Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Michael Lapsley\, survivor of a targeted bombing by South Africa apartheid agents\, will visit North Carolina this September to speak with university students\, congregations\, and members of the general public. Framed by the perspective that “all persons are capable of being perpetrators or victims – and sometimes both\,” Fr. Lapsley will discuss the need for healing of individuals\, communities\, and nations in response to trauma related to racial\, religious\, and political conflict. \nFor the past two decades\, he has worked to strengthen processes for communal healing related to trauma\, in South Africa and worldwide. A survivor of war and terrorism\, he has worked in diverse conflict zones and with combat veterans\, including U.S. veterans. \nFor more information about his visit to the Crossroads chapel service at Mars Hill University\, contact Rev. Stephanie McLeskey\, 828-689-1299. Fr. Lapsley’s  North Carolina speaking tour is co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-mars-hill/
LOCATION:Broyhill Chapel\, Mars Hill University\, 100 Athletic Street\, Mars Hill\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150914T210000
DTSTAMP:20150831T152858Z
CREATED:20150831T152858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T152858Z
UID:19750-1442257200-1442264400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- Swannanoa
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Michael Lapsley\, survivor of a targeted bombing by South Africa apartheid agents\, will visit North Carolina this September to speak with university students\, congregations\, and members of the general public. Framed by the perspective that “all persons are capable of being perpetrators or victims – and sometimes both\,” Fr. Lapsley will discuss the need for healing of individuals\, communities\, and nations in response to trauma related to racial\, religious\, and political conflict. \nFor the past two decades\, he has worked to strengthen processes for communal healing related to trauma\, in South Africa and worldwide. A survivor of war and terrorism\, he has worked in diverse conflict zones and with combat veterans\, including U.S. veterans. \nFor more information about his visit to Warren Wilson College\, contact Professor Rima Vesely-Flad at 828-771-4033. Fr. Lapsley’s  North Carolina speaking tour is co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-swannanoa/
LOCATION:Jensen Lecture Hall\, Warren Wilson Colelge\, 701 Warren Wilson Road\, Swannanoa\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T101000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T111000
DTSTAMP:20150831T152255Z
CREATED:20150831T152255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T152255Z
UID:19748-1442139000-1442142600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- Asheville
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Michael Lapsley\, survivor of a targeted bombing by South Africa apartheid agents\, will visit North Carolina this September to speak with university students\, congregations\, and members of the general public. Framed by the perspective that “all persons are capable of being perpetrators or victims – and sometimes both\,” Fr. Lapsley will discuss the need for healing of individuals\, communities\, and nations in response to trauma related to racial\, religious\, and political conflict. \nFor the past two decades\, he has worked to strengthen processes for communal healing related to trauma\, in South Africa and worldwide. A survivor of war and terrorism\, he has worked in diverse conflict zones and with combat veterans\, including U.S. veterans. \nAlong with speaking at the adult forum\, Father Lapsley will preach at the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services. For more information about his visit to All Souls\, contact the Very Rev. Todd Donatelli at todd@allsoulscathedral.org. \nFather Lapsley’s North Carolina speaking tour is co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-asheville/
LOCATION:All Souls Cathedral\, 9 Swan Street\, Asheville\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T210000
DTSTAMP:20150831T150810Z
CREATED:20150828T144053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T150810Z
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SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- Durham
DESCRIPTION:Father Michael Lapsley speaks on the aftermath of violence and ways forward for wounded individuals and a wounded society. Father Michael\, a social justice activist\, Anglican priest\, and chaplain to South Africa’s anti-Apartheid movement\, lost both of his hands and sustained other injuries in a 1990 letter bomb attack by agents of the Apartheid government. But he has never stopped working for justice\, peace\, and healing. \nRSVP here. The presentation will be followed by light refreshments. Childcare is available with an RSVP. \nSponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation\, Institute for Healing of Memories\, and the NC Council of Churches. \nFather Michael will also speak on WUNC’s the State of Things at noon on September 11.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-the-aftermath-of-violence/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 3639 Old Chapel Hill Road\, Durham\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150911T160000
DTSTAMP:20150828T144937Z
CREATED:20150828T142632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150828T144937Z
UID:19693-1441963800-1441987200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Ambassador Training
DESCRIPTION:Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report finds that 170 species of birds found in North Carolina are at risk because of the damaging effects of climate change. Without action against climate change many of our birds could be gone forever. AudubonNC has partnered with NCIPL to develop a bold initiative to spread the message that climate change is having a devastating impact on our birds. Join a committed\, passionate group of individuals who love birds and nature and want to do more to combat the effects of climate change. For more information\, contact Kim Brand\, kbrand@audubon.org or 336-391-9614.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/audubon-ambassador-training/
LOCATION:Community United Church of Christ\, 814 Dixie Trail \, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T210000
DTSTAMP:20150831T151210Z
CREATED:20150831T151210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T151210Z
UID:19747-1441911600-1441918800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Michael Lapsley\, survivor of a targeted bombing by South Africa apartheid agents\, will visit North Carolina this September to speak with university students\, congregations\, and members of the general public. Framed by the perspective that “all persons are capable of being perpetrators or victims – and sometimes both\,” Fr. Lapsley will discuss the need for healing of individuals\, communities\, and nations in response to trauma related to racial\, religious\, and political conflict. \nFor the past two decades\, he has worked to strengthen processes for communal healing related to trauma\, in South Africa and worldwide. A survivor of war and terrorism\, he has worked in diverse conflict zones and with combat veterans\, including U.S. veterans. \nFor more information about his visit to Pullen\, contact Rev. Cathy Tamsberg at 919-828-0897. Fr. Lapsley’s North Carolina speaking tour is co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-raleigh/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T131000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150910T141000
DTSTAMP:20150831T150716Z
CREATED:20150831T150716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T150716Z
UID:19743-1441890600-1441894200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Father Michael Lapsley -- NC State
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Michael Lapsley\, survivor of a targeted bombing by South Africa apartheid agents\, will visit North Carolina this September to speak with university students\, congregations\, and members of the general public. Framed by the perspective that “all persons are capable of being perpetrators or victims – and sometimes both\,” Fr. Lapsley will discuss the need for healing of individuals\, communities\, and nations in response to trauma related to racial\, religious\, and political conflict. \nFor the past two decades\, he has worked to strengthen processes for communal healing related to trauma\, in South Africa and worldwide. A survivor of war and terrorism\, he has worked in diverse conflict zones and with combat veterans\, including U.S. veterans. \nFr. Lapsley will be speaking at the Presbyterian Campus Ministry Peace Lunch Forum in Room 3222. His North Carolina speaking tour is co-sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation and the North Carolina Council of Churches.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/father-michael-lapsley-nc-state/
LOCATION:Talley Student Union\, NC State\, 2610 Cates Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150825T193000
DTSTAMP:20150816T231217Z
CREATED:20150816T231217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150816T231217Z
UID:19649-1440523800-1440531000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate Solar Soiree
DESCRIPTION:There is a lot to celebrate around solar successes in North Carolina. We can’t wait to share these stories with you. Join Self-Help\, FLS Energy\, Clean Energy for WNC\, RiverLink\, and North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light for a happy hour-style reception and networking soiree. You’ll hear stories\, learn a bit about the state of solar in NC and be asked to share what we can do together to build an affordable solar society that’s accessible to all. Light refreshments will be served. Bring a friend but be sure to RSVP!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/celebrate-solar-soiree/
LOCATION:Lenoir-Rhyne University\, 36 Montford Avenue\, Second Floor\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150602T140000
DTSTAMP:20150427T141423Z
CREATED:20150427T141423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T141423Z
UID:19198-1433246400-1433253600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Retirement Luncheon for George Reed
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Raleigh’s Highland United Methodist Church as we wish Executive Director George Reed well in his retirement. The buffet lunch will be catered by The Irregardless Café and takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday\, June 2. \nYou can RSVP and pay below\, by e-mailing info@ncchurches.org\, or by calling 919-828-6501. In order to guarantee lunch\, please respond by May 26. The cost is $25\, and the church is located at 1901 Ridge Road. Use the scroll bar to the right of the RSVP form to enter your information. If paying by check\, please note in the memo line that it is for the luncheon. \nCome be a part of thanking George for being a faithful voice on behalf of progressive people across North Carolina.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/retirement-luncheon-for-george-reed/
LOCATION:Highland United Methodist Church\, 1901 Ridge Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150528T170000
DTSTAMP:20150427T141809Z
CREATED:20140427T141758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T141809Z
UID:18051-1432800000-1432832400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table -- Elon
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Table events bring together members of the faith community with farmers\, gardeners\, farmworkers\, educators\, health professionals\, and community organizations to find solutions to relieve hunger and support local agriculture. Conference attendees can expect plenaries\, topical breakout sessions\, lively speakers\, a great lunch\, and networking opportunities. These conferences provide an environment that fosters regional collective action to address local food insecurity. \nCome to the Table is a project of the Rural Life Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches and The Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA). The program is supported by Duke Endowment. This year’s theme is “Head\, Heart\, and Hands.” Some scholarship assistance is available. \nThis is a rescheduled event. If you were registered and had paid for the February event that was canceled due to weather\, you will need to register again but will not need to pay.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/come-table-elon/
LOCATION:Elon Community Church\, 271 North Wiliamson Avenue\, Elon
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers,Food,PHW,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150416T163000
DTSTAMP:20150223T142332Z
CREATED:20150223T142332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150223T142332Z
UID:18728-1429173000-1429201800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:This annual gathering brings together agencies\, organizations\, farmworkers\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. 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. Please complete one registration per person online. \nRegistration is $30 in advance\, $35 at the door.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:United Church of Chapel Hill\, 1321 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150415T190000
DTSTAMP:20150330T140043Z
CREATED:20150401T140015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T140043Z
UID:19056-1429117200-1429124400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Workers Rising
DESCRIPTION:Join workers\, students\, community members and clergy for one of the largest labor protests in state history. All over the US\, #Fightfor15 is growing as more and more workers demand living wages\, the right to unionize\, respect\, dignity and a future for all. \nRegister to take a free UNC campus bus from Chapel Hill to Raleigh. Call 917-825-0884 for the Chapel Hill carpool.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-workers-rising/
LOCATION:Shaw University Quad\, 118 East South Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150414T153000
DTSTAMP:20150302T195555Z
CREATED:20150302T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150302T195555Z
UID:18797-1429002900-1429025400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2015 Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 14 at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary for the Council’s 2015 Legislative Seminar. Held every two years\, the Seminar equips people of faith with the information they need to be advocates on issues before the NC General Assembly. \nRegister online here. The cost is $15 for students\, $25 for all others\, and that includes arrival snacks and a boxed lunch by the Interfaith Food Shuttle’s Catering with a Cause.  Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m; the Rev. Dr. David Forbes\, Dean of the Shaw Divinity School\, will lead worship at 9:15 a.m.; and three workshop sessions will follow. Closing worship will be led by Greenwood Forest pastor the Rev. Ben Boswell. \nWorkshop topics and speakers for the day include:\nRevenue Shortages\, Spending Cuts – Tazra Mitchell\, Policy Analyst\, and Cedric Johnson\, Policy Analyst\, NC Budget and Tax Center\nImmigration: Neighbors Among Us – Ivan Parra\, Executive Director\, NC Latino Coalition\, and Jennie Wilburn\, Program Associate\, NC Council of Churches\nPublic Higher Education: A Time of Challenges – Kevin FitzGerald\, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff\, University of North Carolina System\, and David Rice\, Executive Director\, Higher Education Works\nThe Environmental Protection Struggle – Marilynn Marsh-Robinson\, Partnerships and Alliances Manager\, Environmental Defense Fund\nLabor and the Workplace: Standing up for Workers – Adam Orlovich\, Campaign Manager\, NC AFL-CIO\nGuidelines for Grassroots Advocates – George Reed\, Executive Director\, NC Council of Churches\nPublic Education and the Privatizers – Chris Fitzsimon \, Director\, NC Policy Watch\nThe GLBTQ Dimension: Policies at Stake – Chris Sgro\, Executive Director\, Equality NC\nCrossroads for Voting Rights – Isela Gutiérrez\, Associate Research Director\, Democracy NC\nMedicaid: The Expansion Debate – Jon Oberlander\, Professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management\, UNC School of Medicine and Gillings School of Global Public Health\nLegislative Decisions Affecting NC’s Judiciary – Ran Coble\, retired from the NC Center for Public Policy Research\nHelping Progressives Keep the Faith – the Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler\, Associate Professor of Bible\, Union Presbyterian Seminary\nGerrymandering: Consequences and Cures – Jane Pinsky\, Director\, NC Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform\nOur Teachers: Seeking Better Pay\, More Respect – Rodney Ellis\, President\, NC Association of Educators\nThe Governor’s Role – Chris Fitzsimon\, Director\, NC Policy Watch \n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2015-legislative-seminar/
LOCATION:Greenwood Forest Baptist Church\, 110 Southeast Maynard Road\, Cary
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150328T153000
DTSTAMP:20150206T164337Z
CREATED:20150120T190220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150206T164337Z
UID:18242-1427531400-1427556600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2015 NC Bread for the World Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Raleigh chapter of Bread for the World\, in cooperation with the NC Council of Churches and many other North Carolina civic\, congregational\, and business leaders\, is sponsoring the 2015 statewide Bread for the World convention with the theme “Uniting Our Voices to End Hunger.” Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization with the goal of urging our nation’s leaders to end hunger. Representatives form faith communities\, civic groups\, and Bread groups are encouraged to attend. A limited number of scholarships is available. \nThis year’s program includes: \n\nDavid Crabtree – WRAL news anchor and Episcopal Deacon\, as Master of Ceremonies\nGene Nichol – UNC-CH Law Professor and Director of the UNC School of Law Center on Poverty\, Work and Opportunity\nJill Bullard – Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Co-Founder and Executive Director\nDavid Beckmann – President of Bread for the World\, with a brief address to conference attendees\nSteve Hickle — Faith Outreach Director of Stop Hunger Now\nSheena Meade– Regional Organizer of Bread for the World
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2015-nc-bread-world-conference/
LOCATION:Highland United Methodist Church\, 1901 Ridge Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150321T133000
DTSTAMP:20150128T030520Z
CREATED:20150128T030520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150128T030520Z
UID:18302-1426928400-1426944600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2015 Faith & Immigration Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Summit will focus on issues affecting children and youth coming to our state from Central America. \nRegister online here. \nWhile the cost is free\, donations for lunch are appreciated. Contact Jennie Wilburn for more information at jennie@ncchurches.org or 919-828-6501.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2015-faith-immigration-summit/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 305 East Main Street\, Durham
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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