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Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia vs. The EPA

July 6, 2022 By Hannah Klein, Eco-Justice Youth Leadership Fellow

What it is, why it happened, and what it means for clean energy. The Supreme Court finished its session by ruling against the EPA in a case against West Virginia, […]

Supreme Court ruling on West Virginia vs. The EPA

July 6, 2022 by Hannah Klein, Eco-Justice Youth Leadership Fellow

What it is, why it happened, and what it means for clean energy. The Supreme Court finished its session by ruling against the EPA in a case against West Virginia, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Environment, Policy

A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

A Season of Renewal

May 2, 2022 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright green leaves of the trees have leafed out all across North Carolina. I am […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Climate, Environment

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot

Faith groups such as the N.C. Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to take advantage of Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program, […]

Churches urged to utilize solar rebates

April 25, 2022 · Wilkes Journal-Patriot Leave a Comment

Faith groups such as the N.C. Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to take advantage of Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program, […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Environment

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service

Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to […]

NC Churches Highlight Solar Panels During Faith Climate Action Week

April 25, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

Duke Energy’s solar panel rebate program expires this year, and faith groups such as the North Carolina Council of Churches and Interfaith Power and Light are urging churches across the state to […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Clean Energy, Climate, Environment

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

Ahead of midterm elections, interfaith ‘revival’ links voting rights, climate

February 1, 2022 · Earthbeat Leave a Comment

With the 2022 midterm elections looming 10 months away, faith leaders in the South are preparing a “revival” effort to reinvigorate voters around what they see as two crucial issues: […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Climate, Environment

Sacred Conversations: Caretakers of Creation Part II: Faith and The Environment Q&A

May 28, 2021 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

We are doing things a little differently for the second Sacred Conversations in our series on faith, health and the environment. We invite you to join us as we hear […]

Sacred Conversations: Caretakers of Creation Part II: Faith and The Environment Q&A

May 28, 2021 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

We are doing things a little differently for the second Sacred Conversations in our series on faith, health and the environment. We invite you to join us as we hear […]

Tagged With: Creation Care, Environment, Health, Sustainability

Sacred Conversations: Caretakers of Creation: A Vision for Shalom in Practical Ways

April 12, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

What does it mean to be caretakers of creation when we ourselves are a part of creation, and where do we start when we know that the environments in which […]

Sacred Conversations: Caretakers of Creation: A Vision for Shalom in Practical Ways

April 12, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

What does it mean to be caretakers of creation when we ourselves are a part of creation, and where do we start when we know that the environments in which […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Environment, Health

Celebrating Earth Day & Youth Voices for Climate Action

April 5, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the NCIPL Youth Leader’s Initiative (YLI) and the NC Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Connection Program for a conversation and celebration of youth in the movement for climate and environmental […]

Celebrating Earth Day & Youth Voices for Climate Action

April 5, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the NCIPL Youth Leader’s Initiative (YLI) and the NC Council of Churches’ Eco-Justice Connection Program for a conversation and celebration of youth in the movement for climate and environmental […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Creation Care, Environment

Eco-Justice is Anti-Colonial

March 3, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NCIPL & NC Council of Churches Intern for Climate and Environmental Justice, Noely Bernier, for a discussion on the impacts of colonialism (on our lives and the environmental movement), […]

Eco-Justice is Anti-Colonial

March 3, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NCIPL & NC Council of Churches Intern for Climate and Environmental Justice, Noely Bernier, for a discussion on the impacts of colonialism (on our lives and the environmental movement), […]

Tagged With: Climate, Environment, Race/Ethnicity, Racial Justice

The Faithful Work of Environmental Justice

February 2, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us on Friday, February 26th, for a conversation on the work of environmental justice with expert speakers including Sherri White-Williamson of the Environmental Justice Community Action Network and the […]

The Faithful Work of Environmental Justice

February 2, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us on Friday, February 26th, for a conversation on the work of environmental justice with expert speakers including Sherri White-Williamson of the Environmental Justice Community Action Network and the […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Creation Care, Environment, Race/Ethnicity, Racial Justice

Advocating with Compassion Campaign Launch

February 2, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL), the NC Council of Churches, and national Interfaith Power & Light on Wednesday, February 17th, for our “Advocating with Compassion” Campaign Launch! Click […]

Advocating with Compassion Campaign Launch

February 2, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL), the NC Council of Churches, and national Interfaith Power & Light on Wednesday, February 17th, for our “Advocating with Compassion” Campaign Launch! Click […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Environment, N.C. General Assembly

Voting our Values: Forum on Creation Care & Climate Justice

July 17, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This August and September, NCIPL will host an eight-week forum series detailing the important issues facing us this election. These events will highlight our voter reflection guide, feature expert speakers, […]

Voting our Values: Forum on Creation Care & Climate Justice

July 17, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This August and September, NCIPL will host an eight-week forum series detailing the important issues facing us this election. These events will highlight our voter reflection guide, feature expert speakers, […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Environment, Interfaith

Voting our Values: Forum on Creation Care & Climate Justice

July 17, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This August and September, NCIPL will host an eight-week forum series detailing the important issues facing us this election. These events will highlight our voter reflection guide, feature expert speakers, […]

Voting our Values: Forum on Creation Care & Climate Justice

July 17, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This August and September, NCIPL will host an eight-week forum series detailing the important issues facing us this election. These events will highlight our voter reflection guide, feature expert speakers, […]

Tagged With: Climate, Climate Change, Environment, Interfaith

From Domination to Dominion

June 9, 2020 By Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

The following transcript was offered as a sermon by NCIPL Program Coordinator, Sarah Ogletree, on Sunday, June 7th, during the online worship service of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church. The sermon reflects […]

From Domination to Dominion

June 9, 2020 by Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

The following transcript was offered as a sermon by NCIPL Program Coordinator, Sarah Ogletree, on Sunday, June 7th, during the online worship service of Pittsboro Presbyterian Church. The sermon reflects […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Race/Ethnicity

Climate Change and Mental Health Connections

May 6, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Climate Change and Mental Health Connections

May 6, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Environment, Mental Health

NC Legislature 101: Advocating with Compassion

May 4, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

NC Legislature 101: Advocating with Compassion

May 4, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Environment, Good Government, Peace

NCIPL Eco-Story Hour

May 4, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Gather your kids and the young at heart! We’ve really been missing our network—especially our congregations. We’re used to being physically with you, having conversations in person, and discussing important […]

NCIPL Eco-Story Hour

May 4, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Gather your kids and the young at heart! We’ve really been missing our network—especially our congregations. We’re used to being physically with you, having conversations in person, and discussing important […]

Tagged With: Environment

NC Legislature 101: Advocating with Compassion

May 4, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

NC Legislature 101: Advocating with Compassion

May 4, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Environment, Good Government, Peace

Climate Change & Mental Health Connections

May 4, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Climate Change & Mental Health Connections

May 4, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Environment, Mental Health

Feeding the 5000: Emergency Response to Hunger Related to COVID-19 (Webinar)

April 15, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Hosted by the NC Council of Churches, with partners NC Interfaith Power & Light, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), Partners in Health & Wholeness, and Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI), this […]

Feeding the 5000: Emergency Response to Hunger Related to COVID-19 (Webinar)

April 15, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Hosted by the NC Council of Churches, with partners NC Interfaith Power & Light, Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), Partners in Health & Wholeness, and Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI), this […]

Tagged With: Environment, Farmworkers, Food, Health

85th Anniversary Celebration: Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

March 30, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

85th Anniversary Celebration: Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

March 30, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Environment

A Climate Mobilization Film Festival

February 5, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the UCC Southern Conference’s Creation Justice Network on Saturday, February 29, for “Biscuits and Popcorn: A Climate Mobilization Film Festival,” at Elon Community UCC, 9:00 a.m. until noon. Thirteen […]

A Climate Mobilization Film Festival

February 5, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the UCC Southern Conference’s Creation Justice Network on Saturday, February 29, for “Biscuits and Popcorn: A Climate Mobilization Film Festival,” at Elon Community UCC, 9:00 a.m. until noon. Thirteen […]

Tagged With: Environment, Food, Health

Advent Guide: Epiphany Sunday, January 5

December 30, 2019 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus […]

Advent Guide: Epiphany Sunday, January 5

December 30, 2019 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29

December 26, 2019 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him […]

Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29

December 26, 2019 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 148 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 23, 2019 By Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 1:1-14a In the beginning was the Word, and the […]

Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

December 23, 2019 by Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. John 1:1-14a In the beginning was the Word, and the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

December 16, 2019 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, […]

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

December 16, 2019 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 80: 1-7; 17-19 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 15

December 9, 2019 By The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be […]

Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 15

December 9, 2019 by The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 35:1-10 The wilderness and the dry land shall be […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8

December 5, 2019 By Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump […]

Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8

December 5, 2019 by Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Isaiah 11:1-10 A shoot shall come out from the stump […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Advent Guide: First Sunday, December 1

December 1, 2019 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 122 I was glad when they said to me, […]

Advent Guide: First Sunday, December 1

December 1, 2019 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 122 I was glad when they said to me, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Faith Perspectives: God’s Ocean & Coastal Communities

October 2, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Co-hosted by NCIPL, Creation Justice Ministries, and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, Faith Perspectives: God’s Oceans & Coastal Communities will take place from 5-7pm on Friday, October 4th, […]

Faith Perspectives: God’s Ocean & Coastal Communities

October 2, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Co-hosted by NCIPL, Creation Justice Ministries, and the National Religious Partnership for the Environment, Faith Perspectives: God’s Oceans & Coastal Communities will take place from 5-7pm on Friday, October 4th, […]

Tagged With: Environment

Mindful Together: Our Health Connects us to Each Other and God

September 23, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join fellow neighbors and community members for a regional health gathering in Eastern North Carolina. The theme of the event is “Mindful Together: […]

Mindful Together: Our Health Connects us to Each Other and God

September 23, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join fellow neighbors and community members for a regional health gathering in Eastern North Carolina. The theme of the event is “Mindful Together: […]

Tagged With: Environment, Health, Mental Health

Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah Ogletree

August 15, 2019 By Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

My name is Sarah Ogletree and I am the new Program Coordinator of NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL). I am grateful to work for an organization so committed to […]

Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah Ogletree

August 15, 2019 by Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

My name is Sarah Ogletree and I am the new Program Coordinator of NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL). I am grateful to work for an organization so committed to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Welcome NCIPL Intern Daniel Perrin

August 8, 2019 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Daniel Perrin has been interning with North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light this summer. He describes below what led him to this work and how he got connected to NCIPL. […]

Welcome NCIPL Intern Daniel Perrin

August 8, 2019 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Daniel Perrin has been interning with North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light this summer. He describes below what led him to this work and how he got connected to NCIPL. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Climate Justice Symposium

August 1, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Emmanuel Baptist Church invites you to engage in solutions driven discussions and educational sessions on environmental justice, environmental racism, climate justice and addressing health disparities in African American communities. This […]

Climate Justice Symposium

August 1, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Emmanuel Baptist Church invites you to engage in solutions driven discussions and educational sessions on environmental justice, environmental racism, climate justice and addressing health disparities in African American communities. This […]

Tagged With: Environment, Health

Wild Goose Festival 2019

June 27, 2019 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers, but also to engage […]

Wild Goose Festival 2019

June 27, 2019 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers, but also to engage […]

Tagged With: Christian Unity, Environment, Health, Immigration

Faith, Science, and Climate Solutions

May 23, 2019 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Are religion and science in opposition when it comes to the issue of climate change? What does science have to say about both the urgency to act and the solutions […]

Faith, Science, and Climate Solutions

May 23, 2019 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Are religion and science in opposition when it comes to the issue of climate change? What does science have to say about both the urgency to act and the solutions […]

Tagged With: Environment

Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

Introduced Bills CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 834 – Ban the Box would prohibit the state from asking a job applicant about his/her criminal history until that applicant had been selected for […]

Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019

April 29, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

Introduced Bills CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 834 – Ban the Box would prohibit the state from asking a job applicant about his/her criminal history until that applicant had been selected for […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Public Education

Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICEHB 781 – Limitations on Use of Solitary Confinementactually contains several items related to prisons: Solitary confinement couldn’t be used for inmates with serious mental illness unless […]

Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICEHB 781 – Limitations on Use of Solitary Confinementactually contains several items related to prisons: Solitary confinement couldn’t be used for inmates with serious mental illness unless […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Public Education, Torture

Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 587 – Repeal Death Penalty would abolish the death penalty, and all prisoners currently on Death Row would be resentenced to life imprisonment without parole. […]

Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019

April 11, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 587 – Repeal Death Penalty would abolish the death penalty, and all prisoners currently on Death Row would be resentenced to life imprisonment without parole. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Immigration, Public Education, Redistricting

Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRISON REFORM HB 460/SB 545 – Fair Chance Hiring would require state agencies to reduce barriers to hiring people with a criminal history. Specific provisions include: Prohibits […]

Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019

April 5, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRISON REFORM HB 460/SB 545 – Fair Chance Hiring would require state agencies to reduce barriers to hiring people with a criminal history. Specific provisions include: Prohibits […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, LGBTQ, Peace, Public Education

Faith Voices for Creation Justice Advocacy Day

March 21, 2019 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light and Sierra Club for a joint advocacy day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with elected officials to hear their visions for NC’s […]

Faith Voices for Creation Justice Advocacy Day

March 21, 2019 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light and Sierra Club for a joint advocacy day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with elected officials to hear their visions for NC’s […]

Tagged With: Environment

Task Force Seeks Input on NC’s Climate Plan

January 14, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Article published January 11, 2019 by Antionette Kerr with Public News Service NC regarding NC Interfaith Power & Light’s efforts to increase community engagement with North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan. […]

Task Force Seeks Input on NC’s Climate Plan

January 14, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Article published January 11, 2019 by Antionette Kerr with Public News Service NC regarding NC Interfaith Power & Light’s efforts to increase community engagement with North Carolina’s Clean Energy Plan. […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Environment

A Solution for Depleted Soils and Souls

December 6, 2018 By Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

Last Saturday, NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle and I had the opportunity to attend a conference entitled “Waste Not: Living the Low Carbon Life” in Raleigh. Leaders in the industries of […]

A Solution for Depleted Soils and Souls

December 6, 2018 by Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

Last Saturday, NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle and I had the opportunity to attend a conference entitled “Waste Not: Living the Low Carbon Life” in Raleigh. Leaders in the industries of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Going Green this Thanksgiving

November 15, 2018 By Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

The food that we consume as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday impacts the health of our climate and our communities. For this reason, we at NCIPL would like to […]

Going Green this Thanksgiving

November 15, 2018 by Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light

The food that we consume as a part of the Thanksgiving holiday impacts the health of our climate and our communities. For this reason, we at NCIPL would like to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Eagle Solar & Light Becomes First Solar Energy Lessor in North Carolina

October 18, 2018 By North Carolina Council of Churches

On Monday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approved Eagle Solar & Light to become the first licensed solar electric generator lessor in North Carolina. The leasing of solar energy […]

Eagle Solar & Light Becomes First Solar Energy Lessor in North Carolina

October 18, 2018 by North Carolina Council of Churches

On Monday, the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) approved Eagle Solar & Light to become the first licensed solar electric generator lessor in North Carolina. The leasing of solar energy […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Vetting the Vote: Climate Change

October 4, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Hurricane Florence is proving to be the most devastating extreme weather event in the history of North Carolina. Simultaneously, our state has been widely viewed as an outpost of climate […]

Vetting the Vote: Climate Change

October 4, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Hurricane Florence is proving to be the most devastating extreme weather event in the history of North Carolina. Simultaneously, our state has been widely viewed as an outpost of climate […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, vettingthevote

Welcome Sarah Ogletree

August 23, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to welcome Sarah Ogletree as an intern with NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) this academic year. Sarah is currently a student at Wake Forest University […]

Welcome Sarah Ogletree

August 23, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Council is excited to welcome Sarah Ogletree as an intern with NC Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) this academic year. Sarah is currently a student at Wake Forest University […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Environment

A Spiritual Call to Address Ecological Devastation

August 7, 2018 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Join us at Greenleaf Christian Church for a Worship Service and to hear from North Carolinians who will share about the impacts of ecological injustice in their communities. The Rev. […]

A Spiritual Call to Address Ecological Devastation

August 7, 2018 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Join us at Greenleaf Christian Church for a Worship Service and to hear from North Carolinians who will share about the impacts of ecological injustice in their communities. The Rev. […]

Tagged With: Environment

Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day

May 21, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s lay and faith leader network for our Advocating with Compassion Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with your elected officials to hear their visions for […]

Faith Voices for Clean Energy Advocacy Day

May 21, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join NC Interfaith Power & Light’s lay and faith leader network for our Advocating with Compassion Day at the North Carolina General Assembly. Meet with your elected officials to hear their visions for […]

Tagged With: Environment, N.C. General Assembly

DEQ Announces the Creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board

May 8, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality introduced members of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board during a ceremony in the agency’s Green Square Lobby. The scope […]

DEQ Announces the Creation of a Secretary’s Environmental Justice & Equity Board

May 8, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Last week North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality introduced members of the Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board during a ceremony in the agency’s Green Square Lobby. The scope […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Solar 101 for Congregations

May 3, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Solar 101 for Congregations

May 3, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Tagged With: Environment

Politics of Eating

April 24, 2018 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon originally delivered at the Jack Crum Conference at Highlands United Methodist Church in Raleigh on Saturday, April 21. The primary text was Isaiah 55:1-9. My parents have an amazing […]

Politics of Eating

April 24, 2018 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon originally delivered at the Jack Crum Conference at Highlands United Methodist Church in Raleigh on Saturday, April 21. The primary text was Isaiah 55:1-9. My parents have an amazing […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Community Gardens, Economic Justice, Environment, Farmworkers, Food, Health, Hunger

Sustainability Goals Delay Duke University Plans for Power Plant

April 21, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Duke University officials have announced the indefinite delay of plans to build a freestanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and will instead focus its attention on expanding opportunities to […]

Sustainability Goals Delay Duke University Plans for Power Plant

April 21, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Duke University officials have announced the indefinite delay of plans to build a freestanding Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant and will instead focus its attention on expanding opportunities to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Soul of Appalachia

March 29, 2018 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Remarks originally delivered March 23 at The State of the Soul of Appalachia conference in Pipestem State Park in West Virginia. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and […]

Soul of Appalachia

March 29, 2018 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Remarks originally delivered March 23 at The State of the Soul of Appalachia conference in Pipestem State Park in West Virginia. The heavens are telling the glory of God; and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Solar 101 for Congregations – Raleigh

March 23, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Solar 101 for Congregations – Raleigh

March 23, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Tagged With: Environment

Solar 101 for Congregations – Chapel Hill

March 23, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Solar 101 for Congregations – Chapel Hill

March 23, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) Presents: Solar 101 for Congregations! Come learn how to harness the power of the sun at your worship facility. This free event will […]

Tagged With: Environment

Critical Issues Seminar: The Wisdom of Women

March 22, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

2018 is shaping up to the be the Year of the Woman. From the halls of government to stages and theaters from coast to coast, from marches and protest to […]

Critical Issues Seminar: The Wisdom of Women

March 22, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

2018 is shaping up to the be the Year of the Woman. From the halls of government to stages and theaters from coast to coast, from marches and protest to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Gender, Healthcare Reform, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Worship

Critical Issues Seminar: Wisdom of Women

March 13, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The NC Council of Churches’ 2018 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on women. The theme for this daylong event is “The Wisdom of Women” and will cover topics such as […]

Critical Issues Seminar: Wisdom of Women

March 13, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The NC Council of Churches’ 2018 Critical Issues Seminar will focus on women. The theme for this daylong event is “The Wisdom of Women” and will cover topics such as […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Gender

NC Religious Leaders’ Letter Opposing Offshore Oil Drilling Delivered to DC

March 12, 2018 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In response to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke’s proposal to auction off nearly every piece of America’s coastline to private oil companies, 34 religious leaders in […]

NC Religious Leaders’ Letter Opposing Offshore Oil Drilling Delivered to DC

March 12, 2018 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

In response to President Donald Trump and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke’s proposal to auction off nearly every piece of America’s coastline to private oil companies, 34 religious leaders in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

It’s Only 40 Days

February 19, 2018 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon delivered by Jennifer Copeland yesterday, Sunday, February 18 at Millford Hills United Methodist Church in Salisbury, NC. The lectionary texts were Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15. 40 days–rain! 40 […]

It’s Only 40 Days

February 19, 2018 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon delivered by Jennifer Copeland yesterday, Sunday, February 18 at Millford Hills United Methodist Church in Salisbury, NC. The lectionary texts were Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15. 40 days–rain! 40 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Gun Violence, Healthcare Reform, Peace, Public Education

New Tax Law Will Harm Environment

January 5, 2018 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The final version of the tax bill, passed in late December, will now open the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil drilling while maintaining a 14% cut in […]

New Tax Law Will Harm Environment

January 5, 2018 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The final version of the tax bill, passed in late December, will now open the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) to oil drilling while maintaining a 14% cut in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Taxes

Wild Goose Festival

January 2, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers, but also to engage […]

Wild Goose Festival

January 2, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art, music, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers, but also to engage […]

Tagged With: Christian Unity, Environment, Health, Immigration

NCIPL Testifies at EPA Hearing on Clean Power Plan

December 8, 2017 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Last week North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light spoke at the EPA public hearing in Charleston, West Virginia, on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.  The EPA has proposed […]

NCIPL Testifies at EPA Hearing on Clean Power Plan

December 8, 2017 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Last week North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light spoke at the EPA public hearing in Charleston, West Virginia, on the proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan.  The EPA has proposed […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

United for Puerto Rico

November 9, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Yolanda Santiago-Correa. Yolanda is a Duke Divinity School student and was born and raised in Puerto Rico. September 20, 2017: a date that every Puerto Rican […]

United for Puerto Rico

November 9, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Written by Council intern Yolanda Santiago-Correa. Yolanda is a Duke Divinity School student and was born and raised in Puerto Rico. September 20, 2017: a date that every Puerto Rican […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Food, Housing

Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power Plan

October 10, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

After failing to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration now has its sights set on our Clean Power Plan. For this one, they won’t have to […]

Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power Plan

October 10, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

After failing to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration now has its sights set on our Clean Power Plan. For this one, they won’t have to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Health

What should the Peoples Climate Movement do next?

September 25, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It has been three years since 400,000+ people came together in the streets of New York City for the first Peoples Climate March in 2014, and we’ve achieved a lot. […]

What should the Peoples Climate Movement do next?

September 25, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It has been three years since 400,000+ people came together in the streets of New York City for the first Peoples Climate March in 2014, and we’ve achieved a lot. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Praying in Opposition to Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 18, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline met more opposition last week. This time in the form of a prayer gathering by faith leaders outside the Department of Environmental Quality office. DEQ and […]

Praying in Opposition to Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 18, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline met more opposition last week. This time in the form of a prayer gathering by faith leaders outside the Department of Environmental Quality office. DEQ and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

Hurricanes and Interfaith Power & Light

September 14, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Over the past week we have experienced a thousand-year flood in Houston and the most powerful storm ever to form in the Atlantic. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says now is […]

Hurricanes and Interfaith Power & Light

September 14, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Over the past week we have experienced a thousand-year flood in Houston and the most powerful storm ever to form in the Atlantic. EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt says now is […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Interfaith

Statement Opposing Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 12, 2017 By North Carolina Council of Churches

As people of faith, we proclaim our belief that our world is God’s creation, that God sees it as good, and that it is ours to protect and maintain. As […]

Statement Opposing Fracked Gas Pipelines

September 12, 2017 by North Carolina Council of Churches

As people of faith, we proclaim our belief that our world is God’s creation, that God sees it as good, and that it is ours to protect and maintain. As […]

Filed Under: Issue Statements Tagged With: Environment, Fracking

Rights Advocacy At Risk

August 3, 2017 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The optics, as they say, are terrible. But in a state whose motto is “To Be Rather Than to Seem,” it’s even more important to look at the substance. And […]

Rights Advocacy At Risk

August 3, 2017 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

The optics, as they say, are terrible. But in a state whose motto is “To Be Rather Than to Seem,” it’s even more important to look at the substance. And […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Fracking, Good Government, LGBTQ, N.C. General Assembly, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity

Gov. Cooper Speaks Up for Protecting NC’s Coast

July 24, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Governor Roy Cooper has announced his strong opposition to offshore drilling and seismic blasting along North Carolina’s coast. “Our coast is part of our identity,” he said, speaking to the […]

Gov. Cooper Speaks Up for Protecting NC’s Coast

July 24, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Governor Roy Cooper has announced his strong opposition to offshore drilling and seismic blasting along North Carolina’s coast. “Our coast is part of our identity,” he said, speaking to the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Fracking, Good Government, Rural Life

Wood Pellet Plant Would Be Environmental Injustice

July 22, 2017 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

More than 10,000 individuals and 50 organizations have signed a petition asking Governor Cooper to revoke the world’s largest wood pellet manufacturer’s flawed air quality permit in Richmond County. At […]

Wood Pellet Plant Would Be Environmental Injustice

July 22, 2017 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

More than 10,000 individuals and 50 organizations have signed a petition asking Governor Cooper to revoke the world’s largest wood pellet manufacturer’s flawed air quality permit in Richmond County. At […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Rural Life

Great to Meet You at Wild Goose!

July 17, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

We were delighted to meet many of you at the Wild Goose Festival last week. Council staff members enjoyed spending time with friends from across the country, hearing your stories, […]

Great to Meet You at Wild Goose!

July 17, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

We were delighted to meet many of you at the Wild Goose Festival last week. Council staff members enjoyed spending time with friends from across the country, hearing your stories, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Human Rights, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society, Worship

More Wind Energy, Not Less

July 3, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It is becoming a national trend for politicians to “divide and conquer” by attacking the wind industry while supporting other forms of clean energy. This is fracturing the renewable energy community as folks […]

More Wind Energy, Not Less

July 3, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

It is becoming a national trend for politicians to “divide and conquer” by attacking the wind industry while supporting other forms of clean energy. This is fracturing the renewable energy community as folks […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, N.C. General Assembly

Rising Up with Richmond County

July 1, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“Biomass” may sound like a clean idea, but it actually means cutting down and turning trees into fuel pellets to be burned for energy — creating more carbon pollution than […]

Rising Up with Richmond County

July 1, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

“Biomass” may sound like a clean idea, but it actually means cutting down and turning trees into fuel pellets to be burned for energy — creating more carbon pollution than […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Rural Life

GA’s Budget Proposals — Harmful not Helpful

June 12, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The General Assembly leaders meeting to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget are working with two deeply flawed proposals. As our friend Chris Fitzsimon at […]

GA’s Budget Proposals — Harmful not Helpful

June 12, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The General Assembly leaders meeting to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget are working with two deeply flawed proposals. As our friend Chris Fitzsimon at […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Environment, Food, Good Government, Hunger, N.C. General Assembly, Public Education, State Budget, Taxes

Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate Movement

June 1, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We were already living in a time of profound consequence. President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement means that while the needs of our endangered climate are increasing, […]

Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate Movement

June 1, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

We were already living in a time of profound consequence. President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement means that while the needs of our endangered climate are increasing, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Christian Unity, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Food, Fracking, Good Government, Health, Human Rights, Hunger, Interfaith, Prophetic Voice, Race/Ethnicity, Religion & Society

2018 Budget Proposal is the Antithesis of our Call

May 23, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Plenty of analysis is already happening around the 2018 budget proposal out of the White House. The Washington Post provides two helpful graphics here and here. More is being written […]

2018 Budget Proposal is the Antithesis of our Call

May 23, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Plenty of analysis is already happening around the 2018 budget proposal out of the White House. The Washington Post provides two helpful graphics here and here. More is being written […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Food, Fracking, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Housing, Human Rights, Hunger, Immigration, Mental Health, Peace, People with Disabilities, Public Education, Taxes

Raleigh Report — May 10, 2017

May 11, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [For more information on bills, including committee referrals and re-referrals, texts of bills, procedural histories, and recorded votes, go to the General Assembly website […]

Raleigh Report — May 10, 2017

May 11, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [For more information on bills, including committee referrals and re-referrals, texts of bills, procedural histories, and recorded votes, go to the General Assembly website […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Criminal Justice, Elections, Environment, Food, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Hunger, N.C. General Assembly, Organized Labor, Public Education, State Budget

The People’s Climate March — Called to Respond

May 8, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Multi-faith pilgrims on a moral high road unified to honor God’s creation at the Peoples Climate March last month on the National Mall.  The event, which came as a crescendo […]

The People’s Climate March — Called to Respond

May 8, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Multi-faith pilgrims on a moral high road unified to honor God’s creation at the Peoples Climate March last month on the National Mall.  The event, which came as a crescendo […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Interfaith

Shepherds of Creation

May 8, 2017 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon preached on May 7, 2017 at Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. When I was in kindergarten, we memorized the 23rd Psalm. Of course, it was the King James Version, […]

Shepherds of Creation

May 8, 2017 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Sermon preached on May 7, 2017 at Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. When I was in kindergarten, we memorized the 23rd Psalm. Of course, it was the King James Version, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Prophetic Voice, Religion & Society, Rural Life, Worship

Raleigh Report — April 26, 2017

April 27, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [The deadlines for the introduction of most new bills have now passed, and we are in Crossover Week. By the end of the week, […]

Raleigh Report — April 26, 2017

April 27, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [The deadlines for the introduction of most new bills have now passed, and we are in Crossover Week. By the end of the week, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Farmworkers, Gun Violence, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Immigration, Organized Labor, Public Education

Science Must Matter to People of Faith

April 22, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Crowds are gathered on this Earth Day in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country to march for science and protect the deeply held value of truth and facts. […]

Science Must Matter to People of Faith

April 22, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Crowds are gathered on this Earth Day in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country to march for science and protect the deeply held value of truth and facts. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Good Government

Tax-Cut Fever Threatens Services

April 22, 2017 By Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

How many times do we have to say it? Well, it’s worth repeating – especially in the aftermath of recent income tax filing deadlines, when the subject becomes a sore […]

Tax-Cut Fever Threatens Services

April 22, 2017 by Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate

How many times do we have to say it? Well, it’s worth repeating – especially in the aftermath of recent income tax filing deadlines, when the subject becomes a sore […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Economic Justice, Environment, Good Government, N.C. General Assembly, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Raleigh Report — April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXES H 540, Teachers & State Employees Pay Raise, would give annual raises of $2,400 to teachers and other […]

Raleigh Report — April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXES H 540, Teachers & State Employees Pay Raise, would give annual raises of $2,400 to teachers and other […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Gun Violence, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, People with Disabilities, Public Education, Rural Life, State Budget, Taxes

Raleigh Report — April 10, 2017

April 10, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Bills are being introduced at a rapid pace as the Senate’s deadline for new bills has passed and the House’s deadline on non-money approaches. […]

Raleigh Report — April 10, 2017

April 10, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Bills are being introduced at a rapid pace as the Senate’s deadline for new bills has passed and the House’s deadline on non-money approaches. […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Gun Violence, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Immigration, Mental Health, N.C. General Assembly, People with Disabilities, Public Education, Taxes

Let NC Legislators Know You Care about Creation

April 6, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power and Light’s lay and faith leader network is at the General Assembly on April 6 until 4 p.m. for their Advocating with Compassion Day. Even if you cannot […]

Let NC Legislators Know You Care about Creation

April 6, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

NC Interfaith Power and Light’s lay and faith leader network is at the General Assembly on April 6 until 4 p.m. for their Advocating with Compassion Day. Even if you cannot […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Good Government, N.C. General Assembly

Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive Order

March 29, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, Donald Trump issued an executive order to turn back the clock on the climate progress we have made over the past decade. In addition to directing the EPA to […]

Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive Order

March 29, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

This week, Donald Trump issued an executive order to turn back the clock on the climate progress we have made over the past decade. In addition to directing the EPA to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Fracking, Good Government, Health, Interfaith, Peace, Race/Ethnicity, Rural Life

2017 Legislative Seminar — Thank You plus Worship and Awards Presentation Online

March 28, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

For those who could not be with us at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh, video from portions of the day is available on our Facebook page. The morning […]

2017 Legislative Seminar — Thank You plus Worship and Awards Presentation Online

March 28, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

For those who could not be with us at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh, video from portions of the day is available on our Facebook page. The morning […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Fracking, Good Government, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Mental Health, N.C. General Assembly, Prophetic Voice, Public Education, Refugees, Religion & Society, Rural Life, State Budget, Taxes, Worship

Raleigh Report — March 26, 2017

March 26, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION H 356, Tax Reduction Act of 2017, would increase the standard deduction for state income taxes from $17,500 […]

Raleigh Report — March 26, 2017

March 26, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION H 356, Tax Reduction Act of 2017, would increase the standard deduction for state income taxes from $17,500 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, LGBTQ, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Public Education, State Budget, Taxes

2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In Instructions

March 24, 2017 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Thank you to those who have registered for the 2017 Legislative Seminar. We are looking forward to having you join us this Monday, March 27, at St. Mark’s United Methodist […]

2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In Instructions

March 24, 2017 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Thank you to those who have registered for the 2017 Legislative Seminar. We are looking forward to having you join us this Monday, March 27, at St. Mark’s United Methodist […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Christian Unity, Civil Discourse, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Farmworkers, Fracking, Good Government, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, N.C. General Assembly, People with Disabilities, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Refugees, Religion & Society, State Budget, Taxes

Raleigh Report — March 21, 2017

March 23, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION HB 329, Home School Education Tax Credit, would give a $1,250-per-student-per-semester income tax credit to the parents of […]

Raleigh Report — March 21, 2017

March 23, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION HB 329, Home School Education Tax Credit, would give a $1,250-per-student-per-semester income tax credit to the parents of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Elections, Environment, Gender, Good Government, Gun Violence, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, LGBTQ, N.C. General Assembly, Public Education, State Budget, Taxes

If a Budget is a Moral Document, Then What Does this One Preach?

March 17, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The budget blueprint for 2018 released by President Trump on Thursday cuts a wide swath through programs that serve women, people of color, those of low income (for poor women […]

If a Budget is a Moral Document, Then What Does this One Preach?

March 17, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The budget blueprint for 2018 released by President Trump on Thursday cuts a wide swath through programs that serve women, people of color, those of low income (for poor women […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Aging, Children & Youth, Domestic Violence, Economic Justice, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Food, Fracking, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Housing, Hunger, Immigration, Living Wage, Mental Health, Peace, People with Disabilities, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Refugees, Religion & Society, Taxes

Raleigh Report — March 13, 2017

March 14, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE H 233, Ban the Box, would govern how state and local governments could use criminal histories in […]

Raleigh Report — March 13, 2017

March 14, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE H 233, Ban the Box, would govern how state and local governments could use criminal histories in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Criminal Justice, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Immigration, LGBTQ, Public Education

2017 Legislative Seminar: Advocate in NC as well as DC

March 6, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The political situation at the national level has occupied the time and attention of many faithful progressives. Each day has brought with it more reasons to be concerned for our […]

2017 Legislative Seminar: Advocate in NC as well as DC

March 6, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The political situation at the national level has occupied the time and attention of many faithful progressives. Each day has brought with it more reasons to be concerned for our […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Civil Discourse, Civil Liberties, Economic Justice, Elections, Environment, Equality & Reconciliation, Farmworkers, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Mental Health, N.C. General Assembly, Peace, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity, Refugees, Religion & Society, Rural Life, State Budget, Taxes

PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017

March 3, 2017 By Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

We are pleased to introduce the PHW Collaborative. Mostly, it is a change in the name, so if your congregation has been a part of the Partners in Health and […]

PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017

March 3, 2017 by Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

We are pleased to introduce the PHW Collaborative. Mostly, it is a change in the name, so if your congregation has been a part of the Partners in Health and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Community Gardens, Environment, Farmworkers, Food, Health, Healthcare Reform, Hunger, Interfaith, Mental Health, Religion & Society

Raleigh Report — February 28, 2017

March 1, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills ENVIRONMENTAL CARE H 171, Change Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems. Current law provides an 80% exclusion from property taxation for the […]

Raleigh Report — February 28, 2017

March 1, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills ENVIRONMENTAL CARE H 171, Change Exclusion for Solar Energy Systems. Current law provides an 80% exclusion from property taxation for the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Children & Youth, Civil Liberties, Environment, Good Government, Gun Violence, Health, Human Rights, LGBTQ, Public Education

Congregations Act on Faith and Science

February 24, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Remarks delivered by NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle at a press conference on February 23. People of faith have always embraced our cathedrals, churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples as sacred. In […]

Congregations Act on Faith and Science

February 24, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

Remarks delivered by NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle at a press conference on February 23. People of faith have always embraced our cathedrals, churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples as sacred. In […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment, Interfaith

Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar Power

February 22, 2017 By Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many people want to take meaningful action on climate change but don’t know where to start. Taking a big step, like switching to solar, doesn’t have to be hard. Any […]

Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar Power

February 22, 2017 by Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director

Many people want to take meaningful action on climate change but don’t know where to start. Taking a big step, like switching to solar, doesn’t have to be hard. Any […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Environment

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