We have a lot to celebrate. This year marks the 85th Anniversary of the NC Council of Churches, the 20th Anniversary of Interfaith Power & Light, and the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day! Though we were originally planning to commemorate these milestones with an in-person event, we are changing our plans due to the coronavirus […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT BRIAN HEYMANS AT bheymans@mindspring.com IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS. Join the United Methodist Advocates for Public Schools (UMAPS) for a candidates forum on the topic of public education. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and question candidates to political office in the November election concerning their […]
Join fellow constituents for a town hall discussion on the urgent need to defend our democracy and protect our vote in North Carolina. The town hall discussion will be led by U.S. Representative David Price, U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield, Tomas Lopez of Democracy NC, North Carolina State Senator Jay Chaudhuri, and others to discuss how […]
In solidarity with our neighbors around the world who are calling aloud from their balconies and rooftops across their neighborhoods and cities each evening, the N.C. Council of Churches invites faith communities to ring out their prayers at noon on May 7, National Day of Prayer, 2020. We imagine churches rural and urban, large and […]
We know that our communities and families are facing tremendous challenges today. We have the power to shape our future through civic engagement and our vote, and we want you to make your voice heard. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director of the NC Council of Churches, will be joining You Can Vote's (YCV) Executive Director, Kate […]
Grappling with the reality of our changing climate, and what climate change means for our communities and families, is incredibly taxing work. Those working on the frontlines of climate and environmental justice often suffer from depression and anxiety, while more frequent and severe storms can lead to panic attacks and PTSD in affected populations. Activists and vulnerable […]
Grappling with the reality of our changing climate, and what climate change means for our communities and families, is incredibly taxing work. Those working on the frontlines of climate and environmental justice often suffer from depression and anxiety, while more frequent and severe storms can lead to panic attacks and PTSD in affected populations. Activists and vulnerable […]
Join us as we come together, virtually, in celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the NC Council of Churches and the 10th Anniversary of the Partners in Health & Wholeness program. Though originally planned as an in-person commemoration tour across North Carolina, we have changed the venue to virtual, but invite you to celebrate with […]
Join us from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, May 27th, for a policy training and conversation. NCIPL Director, Susannah Tuttle, will lead this discussion. She will cover how to write an effective op-ed or letter to the editor, how to make an effective "ask" of elected officials (in addition to who to address these asks to), and […]
Join us from 12pm-1pm on Wednesday, May 27th, for a policy training and conversation. NCIPL Director, Susannah Tuttle, will lead this discussion. She will cover how to write an effective op-ed or letter to the editor, how to make an effective "ask" of elected officials (in addition to who to address these asks to), and […]
Nearly all men detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in North Carolina are sent to Stewart Detention Center in Georgia, where a report this week in The News & Observer exposed life-threatening conditions. Dozens of clergy and people of faith across North Carolina have signed this letter calling on NC's congressional delegation to take immediate action, which also received coverage […]
Join us as we come together for the premiere of the hymn “God of the Movements and Martyrs,” commissioned in celebration of our 85th Anniversary and written by David LaMotte. David will join us for a live musical performance along with a Q&A discussion on his process for writing “God of the Movements and Martyrs.” […]
DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AND WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. Are you interested in learning more about the state of North Carolina when it comes to the opioid crisis? Are you interested in learning more about ways your faith community can get involved? Join us virtually for breakfast as […]
Please join us for the next part of our Sacred Conversations series, on Friday, June 26 at 11am via Zoom. This will be part one of a two-part series, titled “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community is, how to become one, and look at the various ways in […]
Join Faith Health NC for a virtual conversation with Dr. Werner Ernst-Bischoff, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Wake Forest Baptist Health system. This webinar will cover topics related to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, how to flatten the curve, and what to expect next. Registration is […]
Please join us for the next part of our Sacred Conversations series, on Friday, July 24 at 11am via Zoom. This will be part two of our two-part series titled “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” This will be a continuation of part one, from June 26 (recording available on our YouTube page here), where we […]
