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North Carolina Council of Churches Announces Nicole Johnson as Program Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness

January 10, 2023 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Announces Nicole Johnson as Program Director for Partners in Health and Wholeness

January 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

RALEIGH, NC – On January 2, 2023, the North Carolina Council of Churches announced the next Program Director for their Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) initiative. Nicole Johnson, former […]

Filed Under: In the Media, NCCC in the News, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NC – On September 13, 2022, the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches approved an updated resolution on Reproductive Health. The resolution references a 1970 Council […]

North Carolina Council of Churches Passes a Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 27, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

RALEIGH, NC – On September 13, 2022, the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches approved an updated resolution on Reproductive Health. The resolution references a 1970 Council […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, Press Release, Reproductive Rights

2022 Willona Stallings Award presented to local Broadway, N.C. church

September 23, 2022 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

GREENSBORO, NC — More than two years after the the nation’s shutdown due to COVID-19 and five years since the previous Faith and Health Summit, Partners in Health and Wholeness […]

2022 Willona Stallings Award presented to local Broadway, N.C. church

September 23, 2022 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

GREENSBORO, NC — More than two years after the the nation’s shutdown due to COVID-19 and five years since the previous Faith and Health Summit, Partners in Health and Wholeness […]

Filed Under: Blog, Press Releases Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, News, PHW Spotlight

Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 13, 2022 By North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on September 13, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches Whereas, in 1970, before the Supreme Court ruled in 1973 that the U.S. Constitution protects a pregnant […]

Resolution on Reproductive Health

September 13, 2022 by North Carolina Council of Churches

Approved unanimously on September 13, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches Whereas, in 1970, before the Supreme Court ruled in 1973 that the U.S. Constitution protects a pregnant […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Issue Statements Tagged With: Health, Reproductive Rights

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

Faith & Health Event Spotlights Wellness for North Carolinians

September 12, 2022 · Public News Service Leave a Comment

A faith-driven community event in Greensboro this Thursday offers a full day of free workshops on healthy eating, mental health, HIV prevention and more. Its organizers say they hope to […]

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Filed Under: NCCC in the News Tagged With: Faith, Health, Mental Health

Heal the Sick

December 2, 2021 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks are from Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a candlelight vigil on World AIDs Day to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those living with and lost […]

Heal the Sick

December 2, 2021 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks are from Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a candlelight vigil on World AIDs Day to honor, remember, and celebrate the lives of those living with and lost […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health

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

Growing Communities of Inclusion: Mental Health and Harm Reduction

March 16, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join PHW for a webinar on making the connection between mental health and harm reduction work. Click here to register. We will look at substance use, harm reduction, and mental […]

Growing Communities of Inclusion: Mental Health and Harm Reduction

March 16, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join PHW for a webinar on making the connection between mental health and harm reduction work. Click here to register. We will look at substance use, harm reduction, and mental […]

Tagged With: Harm Reduction, Health, Mental Health, Overdose Crisis

PHW Community Check-In Call

March 16, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

We invite you to join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for a check-in call with our team and greater PHW community. Click here to register. We hope to create […]

PHW Community Check-In Call

March 16, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

We invite you to join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for a check-in call with our team and greater PHW community. Click here to register. We hope to create […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Emotional Rescue for Caregivers

February 23, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

MemoryCare has coordinated with Kari Berit, an internationally recognized speaker/writer to provide a free, half-day virtual workshop (via Zoom) teaching caregivers how to be S.A.N.E. (Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized) […]

Emotional Rescue for Caregivers

February 23, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

MemoryCare has coordinated with Kari Berit, an internationally recognized speaker/writer to provide a free, half-day virtual workshop (via Zoom) teaching caregivers how to be S.A.N.E. (Supported, Appreciated, Not Guilty, and Energized) […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health, Mental Health

Virtual Clergy Breakfast

February 9, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Virtual Clergy Breakfast

February 9, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Health

Virtual HKonJ Moral March & People’s Assembly 2021

January 28, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The annual HKonJ (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) Moral March and People’s Assembly 2021 is happening virtually and online this year. Due to Covid, we cannot gather on Fayetteville Street, but there […]

Virtual HKonJ Moral March & People’s Assembly 2021

January 28, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The annual HKonJ (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) Moral March and People’s Assembly 2021 is happening virtually and online this year. Due to Covid, we cannot gather on Fayetteville Street, but there […]

Tagged With: Equality & Reconciliation, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Human Rights, Immigration, Interfaith, LGBTQ, Living Wage, N.C. General Assembly, Peace, Public Education, Race/Ethnicity

The COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and the Church

January 11, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, in partnership with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for a webinar […]

The COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and the Church

January 11, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, in partnership with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for a webinar […]

Tagged With: Health

Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter, Part II

January 8, 2021 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This past autumn, PHW held its first Sacred Conversation on the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation for those in life’s second chapter, particularly in the time of Covid. We […]

Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter, Part II

January 8, 2021 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

This past autumn, PHW held its first Sacred Conversation on the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation for those in life’s second chapter, particularly in the time of Covid. We […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health, Mental Health

Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers

December 22, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join AARP for their virtual webinar on caregiving for caregivers. This interactive workshop is designed to empower family caregivers to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or […]

Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers

December 22, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join AARP for their virtual webinar on caregiving for caregivers. This interactive workshop is designed to empower family caregivers to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health

Elder Abuse: The Impact of COVID-19

December 22, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the […]

Elder Abuse: The Impact of COVID-19

December 22, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health

Winter 2021 Caregiver College

December 22, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join MemoryCare Inc. for their 2021 Caregiver College, a series of six modules provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different […]

Winter 2021 Caregiver College

December 22, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join MemoryCare Inc. for their 2021 Caregiver College, a series of six modules provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health

Wellness & Immune Health

November 20, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Due to COVID-19, we want to highlight the best ways to support immune health. Join PHW and Holley Dagenhardt, MA, RDN, LDN on Friday, December 4, for a conversation on […]

Wellness & Immune Health

November 20, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Due to COVID-19, we want to highlight the best ways to support immune health. Join PHW and Holley Dagenhardt, MA, RDN, LDN on Friday, December 4, for a conversation on […]

Tagged With: Food, Health, Mental Health

Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the COVID Pandemic

November 10, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday, […]

Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the COVID Pandemic

November 10, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday, […]

Tagged With: Health

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

November 10, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community […]

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

November 10, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the Covid Pandemic

November 10, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday, […]

Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the Covid Pandemic

November 10, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday, […]

Tagged With: Health

Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture

October 20, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Division of FaithHealth Ministries of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Shaw University Divinity School invite you to the Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture Series.  The Hatch Series engages […]

Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture

October 20, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Division of FaithHealth Ministries of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Shaw University Divinity School invite you to the Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture Series.  The Hatch Series engages […]

Tagged With: Health

Leading Trauma-Informed Programs and Ministries

October 20, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join Crystal Imes and Annette Snider, certified Connections Matter trainers with Prevent Child abuse NC, for part two of their ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and trauma series. Participants will explore […]

Leading Trauma-Informed Programs and Ministries

October 20, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join Crystal Imes and Annette Snider, certified Connections Matter trainers with Prevent Child abuse NC, for part two of their ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and trauma series. Participants will explore […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Understanding ACEs and Trauma (Part I)

October 19, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are forms of early childhood trauma that can have a strong impact on development and future adult health. Join Crystal Imes, BSW, and Annette Snider, LMFTA, […]

Understanding ACEs and Trauma (Part I)

October 19, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are forms of early childhood trauma that can have a strong impact on development and future adult health. Join Crystal Imes, BSW, and Annette Snider, LMFTA, […]

Tagged With: Health

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

October 7, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community […]

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

October 7, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” We will define what a trauma-informed faith community […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Strengthening and Connecting: Families, Congregations, and Communities

October 2, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Did you know when we support and connect with one another we are providing hope and using key protective factors that actually help prevent child abuse and neglect? Connect with […]

Strengthening and Connecting: Families, Congregations, and Communities

October 2, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Did you know when we support and connect with one another we are providing hope and using key protective factors that actually help prevent child abuse and neglect? Connect with […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Community Conversation: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith Do to Prevent Suicide?

October 2, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us and our partners at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – North Carolina Chapter, and NC Agromedicine Institute for a series on the intersection […]

Community Conversation: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith Do to Prevent Suicide?

October 2, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join us and our partners at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA), American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – North Carolina Chapter, and NC Agromedicine Institute for a series on the intersection […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

12th Annual Jack Crum Conference: Voices on Health Care NC 2020

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

Join us for the 12th Annual Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry. This year’s conference will focus on the voices that represent health care in North Carolina. Over the course […]

12th Annual Jack Crum Conference: Voices on Health Care NC 2020

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

Join us for the 12th Annual Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry. This year’s conference will focus on the voices that represent health care in North Carolina. Over the course […]

Tagged With: Health

Sacred Conversations: Local Food: Supporting Farmers and Families

September 2, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. How can food relief programs support both the local economy and the families impacted most by COVID-19? Partnering with small farmers in your community to purchase […]

Sacred Conversations: Local Food: Supporting Farmers and Families

September 2, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. How can food relief programs support both the local economy and the families impacted most by COVID-19? Partnering with small farmers in your community to purchase […]

Tagged With: Food, Health

Virtual Clergy Lunch

August 12, 2020 By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

In 2018, six North Carolinians a day died due to an unintentional medication or drug overdose. Substance use remains a highly stigmatized topic and one that is not talked about […]

Virtual Clergy Lunch

August 12, 2020 by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

In 2018, six North Carolinians a day died due to an unintentional medication or drug overdose. Substance use remains a highly stigmatized topic and one that is not talked about […]

Tagged With: Health

Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter

August 7, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult […]

Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter

August 7, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health, Mental Health

Voting our Values: Forum on Moral Health Policies

July 23, 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 Moral Health Policies

July 23, 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: Health, Healthcare Reform, Interfaith

Voting our Values: Forum on Moral Health Policies

July 23, 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 Moral Health Policies

July 23, 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: Health, Healthcare Reform, Interfaith

Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community (Part II)

July 14, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community (Part II)

July 14, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

A Conversation On Physically Regathering and Protecting the Health of Your Congregation

July 1, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

A Conversation On Physically Regathering and Protecting the Health of Your Congregation

July 1, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Health

Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

June 12, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community

June 12, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

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 […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Sacred Spaces

June 5, 2020 By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

What does “sacred space” mean to you?  This is the question I asked during my first virtual Sunday school class weeks ago. I teach a broad age range (3-9) so […]

Sacred Spaces

June 5, 2020 by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

What does “sacred space” mean to you?  This is the question I asked during my first virtual Sunday school class weeks ago. I teach a broad age range (3-9) so […]

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

Be Happy Hour: Music and Celebration of Faith & Health

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

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 […]

Be Happy Hour: Music and Celebration of Faith & Health

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

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 […]

Tagged With: Health, 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

PHW Check-In Call

April 9, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

All are invited to join our Partners in Health and Wholeness Community for a Check-In call. We hope to create a space where people of faith can share needs and […]

PHW Check-In Call

April 9, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

All are invited to join our Partners in Health and Wholeness Community for a Check-In call. We hope to create a space where people of faith can share needs and […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19

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

This “new normal” of social distancing has been weighing on our minds, hearts, and souls. We are living through a challenging time constantly consumed by distressing news updates. Many face […]

Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19

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

This “new normal” of social distancing has been weighing on our minds, hearts, and souls. We are living through a challenging time constantly consumed by distressing news updates. Many face […]

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

Christians and Racial Equity Lenten Series

March 26, 2020 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Racism has been called America’s “original sin.” Struggles around affirmative action, welfare and immigration reform, and other policies show that the racial divide in the United States wasn’t healed in […]

Christians and Racial Equity Lenten Series

March 26, 2020 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Racism has been called America’s “original sin.” Struggles around affirmative action, welfare and immigration reform, and other policies show that the racial divide in the United States wasn’t healed in […]

Tagged With: Health, Race/Ethnicity

Faithful Responses to COVID 19

March 13, 2020 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Handwashing, covering sneezes, and social distancing techniques abound. We recommend the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ guidelines. Meanwhile, our friends in Seattle and Italy tell us we […]

Faithful Responses to COVID 19

March 13, 2020 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Handwashing, covering sneezes, and social distancing techniques abound. We recommend the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ guidelines. Meanwhile, our friends in Seattle and Italy tell us we […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health

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

The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds – Virtual Clergy Breakfast

December 4, 2019 By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

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 […]

The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds – Virtual Clergy Breakfast

December 4, 2019 by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

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 […]

Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform

TEST PHW Post

November 1, 2019 By chris

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TEST PHW Post

November 1, 2019 by chris

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health

Embracing the Body: Renewing the Mind: Engaging the Spirit — POSTPONED

October 8, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE COMING WEEKS. “Jeremiah 31:25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint” We invite […]

Embracing the Body: Renewing the Mind: Engaging the Spirit — POSTPONED

October 8, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE COMING WEEKS. “Jeremiah 31:25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint” We invite […]

Tagged With: Health, Mental Health

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

Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church

September 5, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church

September 5, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, PHW Spotlight

Community Day

August 6, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

In His Way Ministry in Rocky Mount invites you to join them at their 2nd annual Community Day! All are invited to come join in on this day filled with […]

Community Day

August 6, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

In His Way Ministry in Rocky Mount invites you to join them at their 2nd annual Community Day! All are invited to come join in on this day filled with […]

Tagged With: Health

Back to School Gospel Explosion

August 6, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventists Church invites you to their 3rd annual back to school bash! Everyone is welcome to come join in on music, free food, games, prizes, and many […]

Back to School Gospel Explosion

August 6, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventists Church invites you to their 3rd annual back to school bash! Everyone is welcome to come join in on music, free food, games, prizes, and many […]

Tagged With: Health

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

Healthcare Can’t Wait

May 29, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Approximately half a million North Carolinians do not have access to proper insurance. For too many of us, the urgency to expand health access is a life and death situation. […]

Healthcare Can’t Wait

May 29, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Approximately half a million North Carolinians do not have access to proper insurance. For too many of us, the urgency to expand health access is a life and death situation. […]

Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform

Understanding the Big Picture of Women’s Health: A Call to Action for Men and Women

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

Join the N.C. Council of Churches to learn more about the erosion of women’s health and the potential for restrictions on reproductive health. Panelists will offer different perspectives, all of […]

Understanding the Big Picture of Women’s Health: A Call to Action for Men and Women

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

Join the N.C. Council of Churches to learn more about the erosion of women’s health and the potential for restrictions on reproductive health. Panelists will offer different perspectives, all of […]

Tagged With: Health, N.C. General Assembly

Medicaid Expansion: Doing the Right Thing

April 19, 2019 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The people of North Carolina pay federal taxes. Our tax dollars help fund the 90 percent federal match on Medicaid expansion enrollees for states that have expanded Medicaid under the […]

Medicaid Expansion: Doing the Right Thing

April 19, 2019 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The people of North Carolina pay federal taxes. Our tax dollars help fund the 90 percent federal match on Medicaid expansion enrollees for states that have expanded Medicaid under the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Medicaid

The Aging Veteran

April 10, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the US Department of Veterans for this town meeting on the Aging Veteran. Attendees will learn about aging across the life cycle and how veterans can use this knowledge […]

The Aging Veteran

April 10, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Join the US Department of Veterans for this town meeting on the Aging Veteran. Attendees will learn about aging across the life cycle and how veterans can use this knowledge […]

Tagged With: Aging, Health

Experience NC in the NC 100-mile Challenge

April 4, 2019 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

What is the NC 100-mile challenge? It’s an initiative launched by North Carolina State Parks to encourage everyone to get outside and explore our trails and waterways. North Carolinians can […]

Experience NC in the NC 100-mile Challenge

April 4, 2019 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

What is the NC 100-mile challenge? It’s an initiative launched by North Carolina State Parks to encourage everyone to get outside and explore our trails and waterways. North Carolinians can […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health

The Gospel and Closing the Medicaid Gap

March 21, 2019 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference earlier today on Medicaid expansion and raising awareness of the opioid crisis. In 1935 the North […]

The Gospel and Closing the Medicaid Gap

March 21, 2019 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference earlier today on Medicaid expansion and raising awareness of the opioid crisis. In 1935 the North […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform

Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 By George Reed, Former Executive Director

The 2019 Long Session of the General Assembly is now in full swing. As a result of last November’s elections, Republicans maintained majorities in both Senate and House but lost […]

Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019

February 12, 2019 by George Reed, Former Executive Director

The 2019 Long Session of the General Assembly is now in full swing. As a result of last November’s elections, Republicans maintained majorities in both Senate and House but lost […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured, Raleigh Report Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Public Education

2019 Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day

January 25, 2019 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

On February 27, 2019, North Carolinians from the mountains to the sea will join together in Raleigh to tell our lawmakers that we want to close the health insurance coverage […]

2019 Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day

January 25, 2019 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

On February 27, 2019, North Carolinians from the mountains to the sea will join together in Raleigh to tell our lawmakers that we want to close the health insurance coverage […]

Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Medicaid

Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian Church

September 28, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian Church

September 28, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

Vetting the Vote: Medicaid Expansion

September 21, 2018 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

With every seat in the NC General Assembly being contested this year, the Nov 6, 2018 midterm will have effects lasting decades. Of the many issues at stake, recent polls […]

Vetting the Vote: Medicaid Expansion

September 21, 2018 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

With every seat in the NC General Assembly being contested this year, the Nov 6, 2018 midterm will have effects lasting decades. Of the many issues at stake, recent polls […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Medicaid, vettingthevote

Less is Not More with New Health Insurance Changes

August 29, 2018 By Keegan Cheleden, Duke Divinity School Intern

The Trump Administration recently issued new rules regarding the length of short-term health insurance plans, temporary options available to individuals until they are able to enroll in the Affordable Care […]

Less is Not More with New Health Insurance Changes

August 29, 2018 by Keegan Cheleden, Duke Divinity School Intern

The Trump Administration recently issued new rules regarding the length of short-term health insurance plans, temporary options available to individuals until they are able to enroll in the Affordable Care […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health

Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church

August 14, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church

August 14, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

WNC March for Overdose Awareness Day

August 6, 2018 By Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join us in bringing the local community together for International Overdose Awareness Day. We’ll gather at the Old Armory in Waynesville at 3:30 p.m. to share our grief over the […]

WNC March for Overdose Awareness Day

August 6, 2018 by Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations

Join us in bringing the local community together for International Overdose Awareness Day. We’ll gather at the Old Armory in Waynesville at 3:30 p.m. to share our grief over the […]

Tagged With: Health

Improving the State of North Carolina

July 3, 2018 By Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate

“Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees”~Isaiah 10:1 The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) just finished its 2018 short session without passing legislation that would […]

Improving the State of North Carolina

July 3, 2018 by Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate

“Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees”~Isaiah 10:1 The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) just finished its 2018 short session without passing legislation that would […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, N.C. General Assembly

Spotlight: Real Life Ministries

June 30, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Real Life Ministries

June 30, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

1 Church/10 People/100 Miles/$1000

June 26, 2018 By Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Have you noticed what happens when you step outside? Your breathing regulates, your mind clears, sometimes a solution to a thorny problem strikes in a eureka moment. The health benefits […]

1 Church/10 People/100 Miles/$1000

June 26, 2018 by Nicole Johnson, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Have you noticed what happens when you step outside? Your breathing regulates, your mind clears, sometimes a solution to a thorny problem strikes in a eureka moment. The health benefits […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health

Council Welcomes Elizabeth Brewington to Partners in Health and Wholeness

June 14, 2018 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The NC Council of Churches was recently awarded an eighteen-month grant to promote compassionate solutions, based on health and human dignity, to the opioid crisis in North Carolina. This work […]

Council Welcomes Elizabeth Brewington to Partners in Health and Wholeness

June 14, 2018 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The NC Council of Churches was recently awarded an eighteen-month grant to promote compassionate solutions, based on health and human dignity, to the opioid crisis in North Carolina. This work […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Council News, Health

Spotlight: Bryson City UMC

June 1, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Bryson City UMC

June 1, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, PHW Spotlight

May is Mental Health Month

May 16, 2018 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

May is Mental Health Month. This offers intentional opportunity to think proactively about mental health, its impact on our lives and communities, and create ways to destigmatize related issues. I […]

May is Mental Health Month

May 16, 2018 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

May is Mental Health Month. This offers intentional opportunity to think proactively about mental health, its impact on our lives and communities, and create ways to destigmatize related issues. I […]

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

Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian Church

May 14, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian Church

May 14, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, PHW Spotlight

The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day

May 10, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

As Mother’s Day approaches, we honor, remember, and celebrate all of the strong women in our lives. Women have proven throughout history that they are the backbone of society. Eleanor […]

The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day

May 10, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

As Mother’s Day approaches, we honor, remember, and celebrate all of the strong women in our lives. Women have proven throughout history that they are the backbone of society. Eleanor […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Gender, Health

Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-Grant Cycle Now Open

May 3, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) Summer Mini-Grant Cycle is now open. Mini-grants are a great way to support programs in your health ministry that engage church congregants and […]

Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-Grant Cycle Now Open

May 3, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

The Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) Summer Mini-Grant Cycle is now open. Mini-grants are a great way to support programs in your health ministry that engage church congregants and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Community Gardens, Council News, Food, Health, Mental Health

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

Children and a Healthy Start to Life: Understanding Stress and Trauma’s Impact

April 3, 2018 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

As I work with various communities, a returning issue I hear about is the first 2000 days of a person’s life. I first learned about this number, 2000, at the […]

Children and a Healthy Start to Life: Understanding Stress and Trauma’s Impact

April 3, 2018 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

As I work with various communities, a returning issue I hear about is the first 2000 days of a person’s life. I first learned about this number, 2000, at the […]

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

Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMC

March 27, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMC

March 27, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, PHW Spotlight

PHW Expands and Welcomes New Staff

March 8, 2018 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Josie Walker and Karen Richardson-Dunn to the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) team. Josie Walker is the […]

PHW Expands and Welcomes New Staff

March 8, 2018 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Josie Walker and Karen Richardson-Dunn to the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) team. Josie Walker is the […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Health

Spotlight: St. John AME

February 28, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: St. John AME

February 28, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

Apply Today for a PHW Mini-Grant

February 13, 2018 By Katie Withers, NC State MSW Intern

There are less than two weeks remaining to apply for a Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) Mini-Grant. Congregations that are members of the PHW Collaborative are able to request […]

Apply Today for a PHW Mini-Grant

February 13, 2018 by Katie Withers, NC State MSW Intern

There are less than two weeks remaining to apply for a Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) Mini-Grant. Congregations that are members of the PHW Collaborative are able to request […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Health

The Severity of the Flu

January 29, 2018 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

This flu season is notably harsh and even deadly in some circumstances. According to North Carolina Health Officials, as of January 25, there have been 21 flu deaths in our […]

The Severity of the Flu

January 29, 2018 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

This flu season is notably harsh and even deadly in some circumstances. According to North Carolina Health Officials, as of January 25, there have been 21 flu deaths in our […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health

Spotlight: Bethel Christian Assembly

January 15, 2018 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Spotlight: Bethel Christian Assembly

January 15, 2018 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, PHW Spotlight

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

An Important Reminder – Less than 5 Days Remain to Get Insurance through the Affordable Care Act

December 11, 2017 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

If you do not have insurance through an employer or other group plan, the Affordable Care Act continues to provide an option. Though battered, up to and including, appeals to […]

An Important Reminder – Less than 5 Days Remain to Get Insurance through the Affordable Care Act

December 11, 2017 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

If you do not have insurance through an employer or other group plan, the Affordable Care Act continues to provide an option. Though battered, up to and including, appeals to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform

Winding Down National Diabetes Month with Partners in Health and Wholeness

November 30, 2017 By Josie Walker, PHW Regional Coordinator

It isn’t too late to practice prevention. In North Carolina alone, an estimated 750,000 people have been diagnosed with diabetes. An additional 280,000 may have diabetes but are undiagnosed. Already […]

Winding Down National Diabetes Month with Partners in Health and Wholeness

November 30, 2017 by Josie Walker, PHW Regional Coordinator

It isn’t too late to practice prevention. In North Carolina alone, an estimated 750,000 people have been diagnosed with diabetes. An additional 280,000 may have diabetes but are undiagnosed. Already […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health

Thanksgiving Notes

November 22, 2017 By The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It […]

Thanksgiving Notes

November 22, 2017 by The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the Lord is God. It […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Christian Unity, Farmworkers, Health

Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace

November 18, 2017 By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Open enrollment to sign up for or renew health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. The ACA Marketplace allows individuals to […]

Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace

November 18, 2017 by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Open enrollment to sign up for or renew health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. The ACA Marketplace allows individuals to […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Healthcare Reform

PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank You

October 30, 2017 By Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

It has been a little over a week since our third PHW Faith and Health Summit, themed “Making Connections: We’re Worth It.” The day began with worship and a keynote […]

PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank You

October 30, 2017 by Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

It has been a little over a week since our third PHW Faith and Health Summit, themed “Making Connections: We’re Worth It.” The day began with worship and a keynote […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Health, Mental Health

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

Faith and Health Summit Spotlight: Mental Health Workshops

October 9, 2017 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join us in Greensboro on Friday, October 20, for our Faith and Health Summit. There will be excellent workshops on many relevant […]

Faith and Health Summit Spotlight: Mental Health Workshops

October 9, 2017 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join us in Greensboro on Friday, October 20, for our Faith and Health Summit. There will be excellent workshops on many relevant […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Council News, Health, Mental Health

Join Us for the PHW Faith and Health Summit

October 5, 2017 By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

On Thursday, October 19th Partners in Health and Wholeness will host our 2017 Faith and Health Summit. Thursday’s events include a community gardens and permaculture tour throughout the city of […]

Join Us for the PHW Faith and Health Summit

October 5, 2017 by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

On Thursday, October 19th Partners in Health and Wholeness will host our 2017 Faith and Health Summit. Thursday’s events include a community gardens and permaculture tour throughout the city of […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Community Gardens, Council News, Food, Health, Mental Health, Religion & Society, Rural Life

Suicide Awareness Prevention: Shalom Instead of Silence

September 27, 2017 By The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our work at Partners in Health and Wholeness, and with the NC Council of Churches, begins with the hope to see all North Carolinians […]

Suicide Awareness Prevention: Shalom Instead of Silence

September 27, 2017 by The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our work at Partners in Health and Wholeness, and with the NC Council of Churches, begins with the hope to see all North Carolinians […]

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

The Affordable Care Act Today

September 22, 2017 By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be one of the most divisive laws passed in the United States in recent history. After several failed attempts by Congress this year […]

The Affordable Care Act Today

September 22, 2017 by Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be one of the most divisive laws passed in the United States in recent history. After several failed attempts by Congress this year […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform

Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography Contest

August 23, 2017 By Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we want to hear what you have to say. The theme of this year’s PHW Faith and Health Summit is, […]

Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography Contest

August 23, 2017 by Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we want to hear what you have to say. The theme of this year’s PHW Faith and Health Summit is, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Health, Religion & Society

Thankful and Ever Vigilant When it Comes to Health Care

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

We find ourselves in a better place than we might have been when it comes to health care policy. Remaining ever vigilant and recognizing that there is still much work […]

Thankful and Ever Vigilant When it Comes to Health Care

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

We find ourselves in a better place than we might have been when it comes to health care policy. Remaining ever vigilant and recognizing that there is still much work […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health, People with Disabilities

What the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote Means for Health Care

July 25, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The U.S. Senate’s vote this afternoon moves the debate forward to potentially repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. What that will look like is anybody’s guess. Senators Burr and […]

What the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote Means for Health Care

July 25, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

The U.S. Senate’s vote this afternoon moves the debate forward to potentially repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. What that will look like is anybody’s guess. Senators Burr and […]

Filed Under: Blog, Homepage Featured Tagged With: Children & Youth, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health, People with Disabilities

July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely Today

July 25, 2017 By Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

It appears that the U.S. Senate will vote today on some sort of health care action. What they’ll be voting on, however, is unclear even to some of them. This […]

July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely Today

July 25, 2017 by Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director

It appears that the U.S. Senate will vote today on some sort of health care action. What they’ll be voting on, however, is unclear even to some of them. This […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Children & Youth, Good Government, Health, Healthcare Reform, Mental Health, People with Disabilities, Rural Life, Substance Abuse

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