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90 Years Rooted in Faith: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

By Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

As we celebrate 90 years of faithful work for justice and equity this year, we’re sharing stories of 90 Years Rooted in Faith that reflect the heart of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Each month, you’ll hear from staff and long-time friends of the Council as they highlight the transformative impacts we’ve had on […]

90 Years Rooted in Faith: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

by Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director

As we celebrate 90 years of faithful work for justice and equity this year, we’re sharing stories of 90 Years Rooted in Faith that reflect the heart of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Each month, you’ll hear from staff and long-time friends of the Council as they highlight the transformative impacts we’ve had on […]

May We All Be Promoters of Peace 

By North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp, Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Hickory and member of the North Carolina Council of Churches Governing Board. As shoes for your feet, put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. — Ephesians 6:15  As a country this fall, we are moving […]

May We All Be Promoters of Peace 

by North Carolina Council of Churches

by the Rev. Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp, Pastor of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Hickory and member of the North Carolina Council of Churches Governing Board. As shoes for your feet, put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. — Ephesians 6:15  As a country this fall, we are moving […]

Welcome John Dempsey Parker!

By John Dempsey Parker, Associate Director for Trauma Response in Western North Carolina

We would like to welcome John Dempsey Parker as our new Director of Partnerships and Development. John has over 25 years of experience in North Carolina in asset-based community economic development, culturally appropriate and trauma-informed community organizing, community development finance, affordable housing, nonprofit management, small business and entrepreneurship systems development.  Since 2016, John has worked […]

Welcome John Dempsey Parker!

by John Dempsey Parker, Associate Director for Trauma Response in Western North Carolina

We would like to welcome John Dempsey Parker as our new Director of Partnerships and Development. John has over 25 years of experience in North Carolina in asset-based community economic development, culturally appropriate and trauma-informed community organizing, community development finance, affordable housing, nonprofit management, small business and entrepreneurship systems development.  Since 2016, John has worked […]

Community Superstar: Louise Vincent

By North Carolina Council of Churches

This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are local leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities and with the North Carolina Council of Churches. For this final week of Women’s History Month, we want to lift up our fourth Community Superstar: […]

Community Superstar: Louise Vincent

by North Carolina Council of Churches

This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are local leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities and with the North Carolina Council of Churches. For this final week of Women’s History Month, we want to lift up our fourth Community Superstar: […]

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

By North Carolina Council of Churches

This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are local leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities and with the North Carolina Council of Churches. Our next Community Superstar this Women’s History Month is Sandy Irving, most recently a Volunteer Program Associate […]

Community Superstar: Sandy Irving

by North Carolina Council of Churches

This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are local leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities and with the North Carolina Council of Churches. Our next Community Superstar this Women’s History Month is Sandy Irving, most recently a Volunteer Program Associate […]

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities! This week our Community Superstar is Josh McClenney. Josh is a committed activist serving his community and advocating for climate justice. He believes […]

Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities! This week our Community Superstar is Josh McClenney. Josh is a committed activist serving his community and advocating for climate justice. He believes […]

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities! This week our Community Superstar is the Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Spearman! He has been an activist for most of his life and […]

Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people are local Black leaders in North Carolina who have been doing amazing work in their communities! This week our Community Superstar is the Reverend Dr. T. Anthony Spearman! He has been an activist for most of his life and […]