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SUMMARY:Tobacco/Nicotine Education Workshop for Parents of Youth & Teens
DESCRIPTION:Join our Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative for an educational and comprehensive workshop focusing on tobacco/nicotine. During this session\, which is geared specifically toward parents of youth and teens\, you will gain knowledge about the dangers of tobacco usage and vaping\, the latest products in the industry\, and discover how faith communities can respond to such issues. Featured speakers include Jasmine Simmons\, Mecklenburg County Health Department Tobacco Priority Populations Coordinator\, and Donna Hill\, PHW Project Coordinator for Overdose Response and Tobacco/Nicotine Education. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/tobacco-nicotine-education-workshop-for-parents-of-youth-teens/
LOCATION:Kingdom Builders Church International\, 2352 Dr. Webber Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230824T143530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T143552Z
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SUMMARY:Change the Conversation About Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Join Neighborhood Seminary for the inaugural workshop in their justice\, equity\, and inclusion series\, “Change the Conversation: Immigration.” Delve into crucial immigration issues\, gain insights from experts\, and explore actionable ways to make a positive impact. Our very own Carrilea Hall\, West Regional Associate Director of Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW)\, will offer a workshop cultivating discussion of welcoming neighbors who are immigrating\, and exploring issues of mental health that may arise related to experiences of immigration. Through PHW\, grants may be made available to congregations called to develop ministries in this and other areas focused on wholeness for persons and communities. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/change-the-conversation-immigration/
LOCATION:Morehead United Methodist Church\, 3214 Horse Pen Creek Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230907T162157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T143446Z
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SUMMARY:Tobacco & Nicotine Education Webinar-New PHW Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:Please join us along with special guest Ray Riordan from the NC Department of Health and Human Services Tobacco Control & Prevention Branch for a time of learning and discussion about the latest data\, product information\, and insights about tobacco and nicotine use in our communities. This knowledge can help your faith community to reduce disease caused by tobacco and nicotine usage–come and find out how! \nPHW is pleased to be offering mini-grants for faith communities wishing to work in this area. Applications are being accepted now\, but you can come to this webinar to learn more about how to use grant funds for this purpose and how to apply. Visit healthandwholeness.org for more information on joining The PHW Collaborative and applying for a grant. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/tobacco-nicotine-education-webinar-new-phw-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230824T143332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T123142Z
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SUMMARY:Reentry Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Join Benson Memorial UMC and OurJourney for a Reentry Simulation event. Experience the challenges of reentering society post-incarceration through immersive role-play. Navigate a month in the life of an individual recently released from jail\, engaging with realistic scenarios like obtaining identification\, attending counseling\, and interacting with parole officers. Gain empathy\, connect with the community\, and understand the journey of reentry. This event welcomes everyone interested in criminal justice reform. \nClick here to register.\nIf you would like to volunteer to help at the Reentry Simulation event\, click here. \nThe North Carolina Council of Churches is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/reentry-simulation/
LOCATION:Benson Memorial United Methodist Church\, 4706 Creedmoor Road\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230905T130145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T130145Z
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SUMMARY:Tobacco/Nicotine Education Workshop Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative for an educational and comprehensive workshop focusing on tobacco/nicotine. During this session\, you will gain knowledge about the dangers of tobacco usage and men’s health\, the most recent data\, and discover how faith communities can respond to such issues. Featured speakers include Teresa Beardsley\, Tobacco Prevention Manager – Region 9\, Albermarle Regional Health Services\, and Donna Hill\, PHW Project Coordinator for Overdose Response and Tobacco/Nicotine Education. \nJoin us for this webinar using the Zoom link here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/tobacco-nicotine-education-workshop-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230809T123937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T123937Z
UID:36029-1693508400-1693512000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith & The Overdose Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Faith and the Overdose Crisis: How Your Faith Community Can Respond to the Overdose Crisis and Help Bring it to an End \nOur Partners in Health and Wholeness Initiative (PHW) will be offering mini-grant opportunities to all Collaborative members in the focus area of Overdose Response beginning mid-August 2023. This webinar is intended to help your faith community understand the need for their congregation to be involved in overdose response and to learn how PHW can help you in that work. \nSpecial Guest: Sarah Howell-Miller\, Pastor of Green Street United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-the-overdose-crisis/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T135008Z
UID:36018-1692921600-1693180799@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:NC Climate Justice Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Climate Justice Collective for the NC Climate Justice Summit\, a multi-racial and inter-generational event to tackle the biggest challenges and create innovative solutions. Together\, participants will explore ways to build unity across frontline struggles\, utilizing the four Rs of social transformation: Reform\, Resist\, Re-imagine\, and Re-create. Through workshops\, performances\, and activities\, we’ll equip ourselves with the skills to challenge systemic injustice\, collectively address shared issues\, and foster new models for local economies and ecological restoration. \nClick here to register.\nNC Interfaith Power & Light\, a program of the NC Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Connection initiative\, is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/nc-climate-justice-summit/
LOCATION:Haw River State Park\, 339 Conference Center Dr\, Browns Summit\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T160000
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CREATED:20230808T163048Z
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UID:36025-1692543600-1692547200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Youth Leaders Initiative: Kickoff Planning Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this planning session designed for high school students and youth leaders from Triangle faith communities who share a passion for environmental stewardship and are ready to turn their ideas into actionable plans. During this interactive session\, we will collaboratively brainstorm practical steps to take toward a more sustainable future. \nThe session will also serve as a platform to connect with fellow like-minded individuals and established leaders in the field. Through networking and idea-sharing\, we aim to establish a robust foundation for a greener world driven by the enthusiasm and dedication of the youth. \nYour presence and ideas are invaluable contributions as we kickstart this exciting journey towards a more sustainable and vibrant planet. Join us and be a catalyst for change! To learn more or to let us know you’re planning to come\, please get in touch with Liz Becker at ICCTliasons@gmail.com or 919-599-3404.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/youth-leaders-initiative-kickoff-planning-session/
LOCATION:Watts Street Baptist Church\, 800 Watts Street\, Durham
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230801T134654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T134654Z
UID:36016-1692446400-1692453600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Executions: Remembering 43 Lost & Creating a Future Without Death Row
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (NCCADP) to demand a future without death row! Participants will gather at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church for a short program\, then march about a mile to Central Prison. The program includes reading the names of the 43 people executed in N.C. since 1984 and the premiere of a spoken word piece by Nick Courmon. \nClick here to register for the event.\nIf you are interested in volunteering\, email Julia Millar at julia.millar@gmail.com. If you are unable to march and need transportation email Melissa Boughton at melissa@scsj.org. \nThe North Carolina Council of Churches is a member of the NCCADP.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/beyond-executions-remembering-43-lost-creating-a-future-without-death-row/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230801T134513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T134513Z
UID:36013-1692039600-1692046800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Premiere of PLAN C Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary “PLAN C” directed by Tracy Droz Tragos. This film follows the journey of a grassroots organization’s efforts to expand access to abortion pills in the U.S. amidst the challenges of the global pandemic and the changes to Roe v Wade. After the screening\, we invite you to join us for an engaging discussion\, where our Executive Director\, Jennifer Copeland\, will participate as one of the panelists. Register now as spaces are limited to 150 attendees on a first-come\, first-serve basis. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/north-carolina-premiere-of-plan-c-documentary/
LOCATION:The Lumina Theatre in Southern Village\, 620 Market Street\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230913
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CREATED:20230801T134049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T135115Z
UID:36009-1690934400-1694563199@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:#UniteNC Tour: Accountability Town Halls
DESCRIPTION:Join us and Common Cause North Carolina for a #UniteNC town hall roadshow tour to address critical issues like the budget\, healthcare (including reproductive justice & bodily autonomy)\, the environment\, and public education\, while also highlighting threats to democracy. The tour aims to educate the public\, build a strong support base\, and hold state lawmakers accountable. Participants can ask questions\, share testimonies\, and lawmakers will be invited to respond. It’s a traditional town hall event with food\, fellowship\, and a focus on empowering citizens and strengthening democracy. \nEvents happening between August 2 – September 12 \nClick here to find a location in your area and register to attend!
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/unitenc-tour-accountability-town-halls/
LOCATION:Various Locations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230711T132548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T132626Z
UID:35986-1690887600-1690889400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Welcome the Stranger: Supporting Refugees through Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar alongside Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS)\, the oldest refugee agency in the U.S.\, to learn how faith communities and people of faith can become sponsor groups and support refugees in building new lives in the U.S. Participants will learn about private sponsorship through Welcome Corps with HIAS. This program enables groups of 5-8 everyday Americans to form private sponsor groups with the goal of welcoming refugees and helping them become self-sufficient over a six-month period. The group supports the refugees by securing housing\, greeting them at the airport\, enrolling children in school\, helping adults find employment\, and learning to navigate life on their own. \nDiscover how your faith community can provide a sense of welcome and inclusion to refugee families\, embracing them as valued members of our society. This webinar will empower you with the tools you need to become a sponsor group and support refugees in building new lives in the U.S. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/welcome-the-stranger-supporting-refugees-through-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230614T131208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T131208Z
UID:35926-1690124400-1690128000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Youth Leaders Initiative: Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention high school youth and youth leaders! Join us for a special listening session\, where we will gather to discuss your interest in becoming involved in Creation Care. During this interactive session\, we invite all interested high school students and youth leaders to share their thoughts\, ideas\, and aspirations for environmental stewardship. We believe that the youth of today hold the key to shaping a sustainable future\, and their perspectives are crucial in building a greener world. Together\, we can explore practical ways to take action and engage in meaningful initiatives that prioritize the well-being of our planet. \nFor more information or to confirm attendance\, contact Liz at ICCTliasons@gmail.com or call 919-599-3404.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/youth-leaders-initiative-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Pullen Memorial Baptist Church\, 1801 Hillsborough Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27605\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230713T135748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T135748Z
UID:35993-1689274800-1689278400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Your Energy Bills Are Rising
DESCRIPTION:Duke Energy Carolinas wants to increase your energy bill by 17%! Join People Power NC for a virtual conversation about Duke Energy Carolinas’ proposal\, upcoming public hearings\, and how you can most effectively raise your concerns. NC Interfaith Power & Light\, a program of the NC Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Connection\, is a member of People Power NC. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/your-energy-bills-are-rising/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:NCIPL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230626T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T160423Z
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SUMMARY:Faith Health Connection: Developing Dementia-Friendly African American Communities of Faith
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how the Alter program can help your African-American faith community support and include community members with dementia and their loved ones. \nRegister here.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-health-connection-developing-dementia-friendly-african-american-communities-of-faith/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230412T135416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T134856Z
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SUMMARY:A Faithful Call to Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us alongside southeastern faith leaders for a unified call to care for all creation. During this event\, participants will learn about the importance of building power together for our communities as we put Love into Action! Leaders from many organizations will share state and regional opportunities for faith communities to get involved in civic action and community engagement. \nClick here to register.\n 
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/a-faithful-call-to-climate-action/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230412T131350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131350Z
UID:35734-1684407600-1684411200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Health Connection: Healthy Swaps
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with Jordan Jefferies-James\, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent Rockingham County Center N.C. Cooperative Extension\, as we talk about healthy eating in the context of faith communities’ role in supporting habits that reflect the wholeness of the body. In this session\, participants will learn new ways to improve their nutritional habits by swapping healthy alternatives to the foods that are commonly eaten daily. Participants will also learn ways to add some extra nutritional value to their daily meals and snacks. \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-health-connection-healthy-swaps/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Food,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230413T153633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T145822Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to policy advocacy or have been engaged in this work for years\, the Council’s Legislative Seminar offers a chance to learn about the important discussions during this 2023 General Assembly session. By refracting policy through the lens of faith\, we can frame a different conversation that leads to meaningful change together. \nThe Legislative Seminar is designed to inform people in the Council’s network about crucial issues on the General Assembly’s agenda and\, more broadly\, about North Carolina’s significant public policy changes. Held biennially when the General Assembly holds its “long session\,” the Seminar offers people of faith the factual tools they need to faithfully consider the policy matters that affect our lives and the lives of our neighbors. \nClick here to register.\nThank you to our sponsor: \nPastors for North Carolina Children \nWorkshop Session One\n\n\nReproductive Justice & Abortion Policy in NC by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters\, Professor at Elon University \nThis session will review the state of abortion access in the US since the Dobbs decision and the fall of Roe with particular attention to abortion policy in North Carolina. Participants will examine how the frame of Reproductive Justice (RJ) can be used in congregations to educate and empower people to advocate for the health\, safety\, and well-being of women\, children\, and families in North Carolina. \nBringing the Parable of the Good Samaritan to Life: Improving Drug Policy in North Carolina by Randy Abbott\, Roxanne Saucier\, Jordan Scott; Expand Good Samaritan Coalition \nJordan\, Randy\, and Roxanne will discuss developments at the legislature related to drug policy in North Carolina. This year our nation and our state have seen a record number of drug overdose deaths. Twice as many people now die in the United States from overdose than died at the peak of the AIDS crisis. In recent years many have declared that “we cannot arrest our way out of this problem.” Yet\, at the very same time that overdose death rates amongst Black and Indigenous people have overtaken rates among white people\, we are seeing a return to punitive approaches to deal with this health issue. \nThis legislative session has been a mixed bag when it comes to drug policy. On the positive side\, there are proposals for money flowing into North Carolina from the Federal government and from opioid settlements to be used for health and harm reduction approaches to drug use. Our coalition has championed long-needed changes to expand the state’s Good Samaritan law\, to better protect those who call for help in overdose emergencies. On the negative side\, laws are advancing to increase penalties for drugs and to make it easier to charge those who share drugs with murder when an overdose death occurs. \nWe’ll discuss the latest policy developments and share talking points about the way forward for compassionate drug policy in our state. \n\n\nAnswer the Call: Stand Against Anti-Immigrant Legislation by Edgar Vergara Millán\, Iglesia La Semilla \nThis workshop will explore the history of anti-immigrant legislation in North Carolina and take a close look at its most recent effort: NC House Bill 10. The workshop will invite participants to look at the issue from a biblical/theological lens and will provide an opportunity to hear from community members who are directly affected by this type of legislation. \nOur Dollars\, Our Future: Updates on the State Budget Process & Ways to Engage Year Round by Alexandra Sirota\, Suzy Khachaturyan; NC Budget & Tax Center \nThe NC Budget & Tax Center will share an update on where we are in the biennial budget process\, how the decisions made to date are impacting our ability to meet people’s priorities and identify ways we can organize to ensure future budgets fund the services and programs our state needs so every North Carolinian – from Boone to Wilmington and all parts between – has what they need to thrive. \n\n\nPreventing Gun Violence in North Carolina: Advocating for Programs and Policies that Work by Sara Smith\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence \nAttendees will learn about the problem of gun violence in North Carolina; evidence-based program and policy solutions; and how to advocate for these solutions at the local\, state\, and federal levels. \n\n\nWorkshop Session Two\nReproductive Justice & Abortion Policy in NC by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Todd Peters\, Professor at Elon University \nThis session will review the state of abortion access in the US since the Dobbs decision and the fall of Roe with particular attention to abortion policy in North Carolina. Participants will examine how the frame of Reproductive Justice (RJ) can be used in congregations to educate and empower people to advocate for the health\, safety\, and well-being of women\, children\, and families in North Carolina. \n\n\nThe State of LGBTQ+ North Carolina by Artie Hartsell\, Equality NC \nNorth Carolina legislators are using attacks on LGBTQ+ youth – especially trans youth – and their families as campaign fodder\, but the legislation they are proposing has a serious impact on all of us. In this workshop\, we will talk about the current legislative session and what you can do. \n\n\nVoting Rights by Bob Phillips\, Common Cause NC \nIn this workshop\, we will explore the current state of voting rights in North Carolina and the legislation being discussed at the North Carolina General Assembly that could impact those rights. We will dive into the current debates surrounding early voting access and restrictions on mail-in voting\, and we will discuss recent NC Supreme Court rulings impacting the rights of voters and the implications that come with it. Participants will learn about the potential consequences of these changes\, including the impact on marginalized communities and the potential for voter suppression. \nFamily Friendly Workplace Policies and Other Workplace Legislation by Clermont Ripley\, North Carolina Justice Center \nThis workshop will cover the various bills introduced in 2023 which would expand access for workers to paid leave\, paid sick days\, higher wages\, and other proposals that would strengthen the economic security of working families. It will also touch on legislation that would restrict workers’ rights and discuss the potential for any of these bills to reach Governor Cooper’s desk. \n\n\nA Faithful Call to Climate Action by Susannah Tuttle\, NC Council of Churches & Ryke Longest\, Duke University School of Law \nThe NC Council of Churches formally intervened in the NC Utility Commission’s docket on the NC Carbon Plan with legal representation by Ryke Longest. This workshop will discuss how the NC Carbon Plan was established through legislation\, where we are now in the process of developing the state’s plan\, and why community stakeholder engagement is critical to the success of protecting the people and places that we love. We will offer ways to get involved in environmental and climate justice issues as we work together to create a hope-filled\, equitable future for all.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2023-legislative-seminar/
LOCATION:North Raleigh United Methodist Church\, 8501 Honeycutt Road\, Raleigh\, 27615
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230412T131916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T131916Z
UID:35736-1683802800-1683806400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Connecting Faith and Health to Nourish Lives and Empower Communities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sacred Conversations as we host Kim Eshleman of Faithful Families.  \nFaithful Families believes that communities of faith are important health advocates\, particularly in communities affected by health disparities or lacking access to crucial resources. That’s why we are here to empower faith communities as they become changemakers in helping their communities thrive – physically\, mentally\, and spiritually. Faithful Families Thriving Communities (Faithful Families) works directly in communities of faith across the country to promote health for individuals\, families\, and local communities. \nWe will share more about our program’s efforts to engage and support communities of faith as they imagine and work toward their goals for healthy congregations and communities\, what we have learned from faith communities making changes to support health\, and dream together about how faith-health partnerships can grow to meet the needs of communities across our state. \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-connecting-faith-and-health-to-nourish-lives-and-empower-communities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230427T135800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T135850Z
UID:35783-1683055800-1683059400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:IRA Funding for Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Improvements
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the latest on how IRA funding opportunities could assist your place of worship\, other nonprofit\, local government or business with more affordably accessing solar energy and energy efficiency improvements. With the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law\, tax-exempts and governmental entities are now able to directly invest in clean energy\, clean transportation\, and can address Community Eco-Justice Issues. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/ira-funding-for-clean-energy-energy-efficiency-improvements/
LOCATION:NC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230412T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T132334Z
UID:35738-1682506800-1682510400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Health Connection: Successful Farm and Faith Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join us in partnership with RAFI’s Come to the Table and Farmers of Color Network participants to hear about successful Faith and Food Partnerships. Participants will learn how faith communities in North Carolina have partnered with farmers to establish sustainable and successful long-term relationships that increase market access for farmers of color and strengthen local economies.  \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-health-connection-successful-farm-and-faith-partnerships/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230307T132431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T132431Z
UID:35669-1681981200-1682006400@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:2023 Farmworker Institute
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina Farmworker Institute is an annual gathering of agencies\, organizations\, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Institute participants share skills\, knowledge\, and resources through presentations\, workshops\, and networking opportunities. Our goal is to provide a venue for information sharing and promote collaboration among those who are serving and advocating for and with North Carolina farmworkers and their families. \nThis year’s theme is Technology\, Equity\, and Health. Participants will have the opportunity to visit workshop presentations addressing issues such as broadband infrastructure expansion\, farmworker access to healthcare\, digital access and education\, and technology as a tool for advocacy and organizing. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/2023-farmworker-institute/
LOCATION:Student Action with Farmworkers\, 1200 Spaulding Street\, Durham\, NC\, 27701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmworkers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080430
CREATED:20230412T132610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T132610Z
UID:35740-1681383600-1681387200@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith and Health Connection: Community Gardening: It’s All in the Details
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Faith and Health Connection on community gardening with Crystal Mercer\, County Extension Agent for Community and School Gardens with the N.C. Cooperative Extension\, Guilford County\, to talk about community gardening and what it takes to get a community garden up and going. Crystal will share how to plan and establish a community garden\, what are options for a community garden (it doesn’t have to be a big plot of land). Many faith communities want to make a difference by growing and sharing food. This is a chance to figure out the details. https://guilford.ces.ncsu.edu/ \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-and-health-connection-community-gardening-its-all-in-the-details/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230301T162945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T162945Z
UID:35662-1681380000-1681401600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Undue Harm: Undoing the Legacy of Confederate Monuments
DESCRIPTION:Confederate monuments are not relics of the past. They inflict continuing harm today. Undue Harm will center these harms as the key reason for monument removal. Join the North Carolina Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in the Criminal Justice System (NC CRED) for Undue Harm. This event will highlight the harms caused by confederate monuments from multiple perspectives– through scholars\, activists\, lawyers\, artists\, and elected officials– to underscore the urgency of eradicating these symbols of white supremacy and the need to address the immense harm they have inflicted. \nClick here for more information.\nThe North Carolina Council of Churches is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/undue-harm-undoing-the-legacy-of-confederate-monuments/
LOCATION:Shaw University Estey Hall\, 721 S. Wilmington St.\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230329T151843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T151843Z
UID:35705-1680606000-1680609600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Worship at the Table: Healing Relationships to Food and Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Sacred Conversation with Kendall Vanderslice of Edible Theology to talk about the meaning of food: in Scripture\, in Christian tradition\, in history\, and in your own lives. She will share more about her curriculum Worship at the Table and her program Edible Theology.\nhttps://www.edibletheology.com/. \nRegister here
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-worship-at-the-table-healing-relationships-to-food-and-community/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230223T151024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T151727Z
UID:35645-1680166800-1680174000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast: The Faith Community Responds in Fayetteville
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? Are you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join us at St. Matthews UMC for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At this breakfast\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what harm reduction is\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-the-faith-community-responds-in-fayetteville/
LOCATION:St. Matthews United Methodist Church\, 202 Hope Mills Rd\, Fayetteville\, NC\, 28304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230308T132647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T132647Z
UID:35673-1680001200-1680004800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Faith Health Connection: NC Senior Games
DESCRIPTION:NC Senior Games will join PHW to discuss ways older adults in our faith communities can get involved in the NC Senior Games\, as participants\, volunteers or both. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/faith-health-connection-nc-senior-games/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230308T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T145313Z
UID:35677-1678791600-1678806000@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:A People's Rally at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:On March 14-15\, 2023\, the North Carolina Supreme Court will rehear and likely re-decide two crucial voting rights victories in Harper v. Hall and Holmes v. Moore. These two cases — decided by the state Supreme Court just last year — struck down not only voter ID (proven to discriminate against Black voters) but also ruled partisan manipulation of our voting maps as unconstitutional for the first time in the history of the Old North State. Both were unequivocal victories for North Carolinians. \nNow\, urged on by Speaker Tim Moore and Senate Leader Phil Berger\, the high court has decided to bring these cases up again for yet another hearing and\, potentially\, a new outcome. The only thing that’s changed? The state Supreme Court\, which flipped partisan control after the November 2022 elections. Join us for a rally at the State Capitol next week. \nClick here to register.\nThe North Carolina Council of Churches is a co-sponsor of this event.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/a-peoples-rally-at-the-capitol/
LOCATION:North Carolina State Capitol\, 1 E. Edenton Street\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230201T173552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T150711Z
UID:35536-1677747600-1677754800@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast: The Faith Community Responds in Alamance
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? Are you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council in Alamance County for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At this breakfast\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what harm reduction is\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-the-faith-community-responds-in-alamance/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church Elon\, 1630 Westbrook Ave\, Elon\, NC\, 27244\, United States
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080431
CREATED:20230127T134539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T134539Z
UID:35519-1675328400-1675335600@ncchurches.org
SUMMARY:The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds Clergy Breakfast in Gastonia
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? Are you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council in Gastonia\, N.C. for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At this breakfast\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://ncchurches.org/event-single/the-opioid-crisis-the-faith-community-responds-clergy-breakfast-in-gastonia/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Gastonia\, 190 E. Franklin Blvd\, Gastonia\, NC\, 28052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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