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. For more information, contact Liz […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a daylong discussion of race as it impacts some of the most pressing issues facing North Carolina and the nation. We 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 […]
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. They are: The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A year after the Charleston tragedy: Growing hope for saner anti-gun violence policies N.C. Policy Watch presents a special Crucial Conversation luncheon: Register here It’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
