The Council has long been an advocate for healthcare for all. We work to educate the general public about the benefits of universal healthcare and medicare for all and mobilize them to work with legislators to make it happen. We hope to further the goal of affordable, accessible healthcare for everyone based on the premise that healthcare is a human right.
Overview
The Council has worked on healthcare issues for decades. A policy statement in 1992 outlined how healing and health have always been included in the mission of the church. As followers of the Gospel and the commandments, we must lead the effort to extend life-saving care for all in our communities.
Council Resources
Legislative Bulletin: Medicaid Expansion
The Council has worked on healthcare issues for decades. A policy statement in 1992 outlined how healing and health have always been included in the mission of the church. Download our legislative bulletin for more scripture, key facts, talking points, and action items.
How Faith Communities can Get Involved in Closing the Healthcare Coverage Gap
This guide provides facts, scripture, talking points, and actions that your congregation can take in advocating for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina. This guide is also educational and designed to be useful to people of faith who are hoping to understand more about the topic.
Denominational Members’ Resources
Episcopal Church
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Presbyterian Church, USA
United Church of Christ
Healthcare Justice Statements
The Council takes positions on issues through policy statements that inform, guide, and frame our work. Policy statements are adopted by our governing body, often upon the recommendation of one or more of the Council’s program committees which are made up of representatives of our member bodies.
- On the Importance of the State’s Public Health System (6/7/2012)
- A Policy Statement on Health Care (1/11/1997)
Healthcare Justice Partner Organizations
Below is a list of our partners statewide with a link to their website for more information:
NC Medicare for All Coalition
Faith Health Caucus
Close the Gap NC
NC Justice Center
Ways to Take Action
Join the Faith Health Caucus
Join the Faith Health Caucus, an initiative of the NC Medicare for All Coalition, for social and political change activities, organizational development, and state-wide movements for promoting universal health care for all in North Carolina. There are two areas of connection that one can engage in:
- Leadership Team – involved in plans and decision-making for the direction, pursuits, and programming for the Faith Health Caucus (FHC); requires at least twice-monthly meetings; consists of from 7-15+ persons.
- General Support Membership – participate in organizational movements of the Leadership Team across the state in reference to building a movement to promote and advocate for Expanded and Improved Medicare for All in our state and nation.
Contact Mary White for more information and to get involved.