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!). To date, more than 600 NC clergy and faith leaders have […]
In a riveting journey that will change forever how you think about the hungry, this film shows how the issue could be solved forever, once the American public decides—as they have in the past—that ending hunger is in the best interests of everyone. Coordinated by Bread for the World at Catholic Campus Ministry, NC […]
The Christian Unity Committee of the North Carolina Council of Churches is proud to announce this year’s Conference on the Common Good on the topic “The Church’s Witness to the Common Good in a Pluralist Society.” Mark Monday, February 17 on your calendar. The conference will be held at Duke Divinity School, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. There will […]
Learn the facts about how the ACA will affect you. Terry Register of the NC Health Care Reform Advisors presents. Co-sponsored by the Robeson-Scotland Branch of the National Association of University Women, St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church, St. George United Methodist Church Women, and Partners in Health and Wholeness.
A two-day conference featuring author Dr. Rita Nakashisma Brock, that will give information and tools to help veterans suffering from moral injury. Moral injury results from having to make moral choices under extreme conditions. It is found in feelings of survivor guilt, grief, shame, remorse, anger, despair, mistrust, and betrayal by authorities. This conference is […]
Listen! The wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts." James 5:4 Many faith traditions call us to support farm workers – some of the most exploited workers in the U.S. – […]
This annual gathering brings together 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 […]
We are co-sponsoring an opportunity for pastors and church leaders to come together and engage in conversation about food justice issues. We will discuss food insecurity and food deserts within Winston-Salem as well as the connection between food and faith at “Churches Working Together: A Food Justice Event.” It takes place on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in […]
In 2014, we will walk for humane immigration reform for all, fair trade not failed trade, and justice for workers at home and abroad.
A day of inspiration and practical suggestions for transforming your congregation's vision into action for addressing food insecurity. Morning workshops and afternoon visits with food ministries and a beautiful community garden. Hear action leaders discuss ideas and resources for congregations that would like to start or expand a food ministry. Featured speakers are Joy Williams […]
The NC Council of Churches’ 2014 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on public education from pre-K through college. This daylong event will be held at United Church of Chapel Hill on Monday, June 16, from 9:00 – 3:45 (with check-in beginning at 8:15). The cost is $25 ($15 for students and for Pre-K through college […]
Anita Woodley, nationally renowned local performer and former producer of WUNC-FM The Story, will perform her one-woman show about breastfeeding and the health of women and children, "Mama Juggs." Anita's show is a fiercely funny, powerful experience that incorporates true stories about real women. She works constantly in the community tackling food insecurities and health disparities […]
Join us as Dr. David Gushee leads a Torture Awareness Month discussion on what we already know of the CIA’s systematic use of torture, and what we expect to learn from the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence report once it is released. Speaking with him are Rev. Luke Powery, Dean of Chapel and Associate Professor […]
This event will educate and inspire youth to care for their bodies as a practice of their faith, and it will help them connect to the land through gardening and other activities. For more information, contact Joy Williams at joy@ncchurches.org.
Cindy Taylor, founder of Body of Christ United, will present a curriculum demonstration called "True Imaging" that helps build positive self-esteem around healthy habits. The curriculum is for all ages. The demonstration is for any adult interested in learning more about this tool for use with their youth. Partners in Health and Wholeness will be […]
A collection of surprisingly joyful drawings created by school children living among the ruins of Hiroshima in 1947 becomes the heart and soul of this true, inspiring story about an exchange of gifts between Americans and Japanese after a devastating war. This powerful documentary about reconciliation and the power of gift, introduces the children artists (now […]
