David is an award-winning songwriter, speaker, and author. A veteran of 11 CDs and 2000 concerts on four continents, he suspended his eighteen-year music career at its peak in 2008 to accept a Rotary World Peace Fellowship to obtain a Masters degree in International Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in […]
This year's conference is titled "Voting Rights for All" and focuses on the changed made by the NC General Assembly to voting laws in 2013. Former NC Senator Ellie Kinnaird will be the keynote speaker, and there will be a panel of individuals affected by the changes in the laws. In addition, there will be workshops […]
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). This clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal […]
People of faith will come together to promote health, network and share resources. The theme for this year's conference is "We're Better Together" (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a). Participants will learn what's currently happening in the state related to faith and health, and walk away with clear instructions on how to improve their own health as well as […]
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). This clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal […]
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). This clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal […]
This year, the NC Council of Churches is continuing its successful statewide series of Clergy Breakfasts 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 breakfast). This clergy breakfast series on immigration revolves around sharing a meal […]
This year, 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 […]
Bring a bag lunch, and join Council staff and friends for fellowship at 11:30 a.m. We'll provide drinks and dessert. Beginning at noon, Executive Director George Reed will provide an update on the Council's work for social justice, then choose up to two break-out sessions focused on specific areas of work: Creation Care led by NCIPL […]
Join Council staff and friends for a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. followed by welcoming remarks by Bishop Porter Taylor, Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina at 9. Executive Director George Reed will provide an update on the Council's work for social justice, then choose up to two break-out sessions focused on specific areas of […]
Janet Lahr Lewis, recently retired United Methodist missionary who served as United Methodist Liaison in the Middle East, and Ata Manasra, village economic project coordinator, will speak about peace-making, the loss of Palestinian land, and the United Methodist supported ministry project at Wadi Fouqin, West Bank, Palestine. Following a short presentation, Janet and Ata will respond to […]
Janet Lahr Lewis, recently retired United Methodist missionary who served as United Methodist Liaison in the Middle East, and Ata Manasra, village economic project coordinator, will speak about peace-making, the loss of Palestinian land, and the United Methodist supported ministry project at Wadi Fouqin, West Bank, Palestine. Light snacks will be provided. No registration is required. The […]
In commemoration of the second anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, as well as the 60,000 American victims of gun violence since December 2012, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, the Peace Committee of the NC Council of Churches, and others are joining the Newtown Foundation, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, States United […]
Come visit with Council friends and enjoy some holiday shopping at a store committed to supporting artisans from 38 developing countries. A portion of the sales will be donated to the Council.
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 […]
“Building, Planting, Growing: A Service of Reconciliation” will focus on reconciling ourselves with the land and within our communities. Clergy from First Baptist Church of Elon, First United Methodist Church of Elon, Elon Community Church and Buckhorn United Methodist Church will lead the service. All are welcome. “We are called to be peacemakers in all […]
