Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Love One Another: Reflections on Race, Power, and Privilege” Easter — John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide — Easter Sunday
Advent Guide on Refugees — Third Sunday
Excerpted from In Those Days and In These, an Advent Devotional Guide from the NC Council of Churches John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not … [Read more...] about Advent Guide on Refugees — Third Sunday
Support the NC Council of Churches through AmazonSmile
The North Carolina Council of Churches is now partnering with AmazonSmile, a program launched by Amazon that automatically gives a portion of your online purchases back to the charity of your choice, with no extra charge to you. We invite you to join us in registering … [Read more...] about Support the NC Council of Churches through AmazonSmile
Peace In Music
As a teenage girl, pop culture, especially music, is seemingly everything. As a teenage girl growing up in the Presbyterian Church, David LaMotte was the epitome of cool. I was introduced to his music while attending Montreat Youth Conference in the mountains of North Carolina … [Read more...] about Peace In Music
Healing Ceilings at West Raleigh Presbyterian
I was not granted the gift of creativity, so I am always in awe when I come across ideas like that of Healing Ceilings. This month at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church the walls and ceilings of an otherwise standard meeting space are covered in painted ceiling tiles. These … [Read more...] about Healing Ceilings at West Raleigh Presbyterian