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Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · February 28, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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 final week of February, our Community Superstar is … [Read more...] about Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux

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Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · February 21, 2022 · 1 Comment

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 … [Read more...] about Community Superstar: Josh McClenney

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Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · February 14, 2022 · 1 Comment

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. … [Read more...] about Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman

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Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · February 7, 2022 · 5 Comments

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 Dr. Dawn Baldwin … [Read more...] about Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson

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2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · December 21, 2021 · 2 Comments

Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined.You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people … [Read more...] about 2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day

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NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · August 24, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is thrilled to welcome Heidi Peterson as our new Fund Development Director. Read more about Heidi: As an Indiana native, Heidi studied Philosophy at Indiana University in Indianapolis and attended the Indiana University Lilly School of … [Read more...] about NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director

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NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · August 11, 2021 · Leave a Comment

The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Sharon Jarrells and Brandy Murray to our team of social justice advocates. Sharon Jarrells has just joined our Council team as Office Manager. Sharon was raised in NYC in the South Bronx. She has 20 years of … [Read more...] about NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff

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2021 Lenten Guide- First Sunday

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · February 19, 2021 · 2 Comments

Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.Do not let … [Read more...] about 2021 Lenten Guide- First Sunday

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Oasis of Hope Ministries

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · June 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Oasis of Hope Ministries is located in Henderson, NC in Central North Carolina. Oasis of Hope Ministries has been centering faith, health, and well-being in their ministry for almost 4 years now. Some of the programs they offer include nutrition seminars, free exercise … [Read more...] about Oasis of Hope Ministries

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Lenten Guide – Good Friday

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · April 8, 2020 · 1 Comment

Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North Carolina Council of Churches. Good Friday – Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide – Good Friday

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Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · December 16, 2019 · 2 Comments

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, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth … [Read more...] about Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22

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2019 Labor Sabbath Guide

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · August 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment

As Labor Day weekend quickly approaches, congregations and clergy members are invited to plan worship services around the hard workers of our nation. The Council has created a 2019 Labor Sabbath guide to be used by faith communities. Congregations will find resources and action … [Read more...] about 2019 Labor Sabbath Guide

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Closing Doors and Closing Borders

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · August 6, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors contribute to migration and cause people to knock on our country’s door. Political corruption, climate change, gang violence, poverty, and criminal activity are just a few of the … [Read more...] about Closing Doors and Closing Borders

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Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · July 9, 2019 · 5 Comments

The same week as our nation’s Independence Day holiday, several undocumented immigrants were fined for remaining in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified over a dozen people living in sanctuary that they owe … [Read more...] about Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines

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Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · April 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday

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National Farmworker Awareness Week

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · March 25, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Today is the kickoff for National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) - a week of action (March 25-31) for members of our community to raise awareness about farmworker issues. Student Actions with Farmworkers (SAF), along with other partner organizations and students, have prepared … [Read more...] about National Farmworker Awareness Week

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Immigrant Families Fear Proposed Public Charge Rule

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · October 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Earlier this year, a draft of the “public charge” rule was leaked. The final version from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was published in the Federal Register (October 10) and they are allowing a 60-day period for public comment. During this time we have the chance to … [Read more...] about Immigrant Families Fear Proposed Public Charge Rule

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Familias Unidas, No Divididas

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · June 23, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Just this week, the president signed an executive order ending the separation of families, but this order does not change the fact that thousands of children were stripped away from their parents and placed in detention centers without knowing what was happening to them. Children … [Read more...] about Familias Unidas, No Divididas

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Council Launches NC Sanctuary Coalition

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · June 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The North Carolina Council of Churches and its allies across North Carolina invite others to join the NC Sanctuary Coalition. We first announced plans for the coalition at a press conference in March 2018. That day Rosa Ortez Cruz entered into sanctuary with the support of … [Read more...] about Council Launches NC Sanctuary Coalition

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Defend Against the Implementation of 287g

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · June 7, 2018 · 1 Comment

Earlier this week, Mijente, a new political home for Latinx and Chicanx organizing, launched their “Abolish I.C.E.” tour in Seattle, Washington. The purpose of the tour is to rally support across the nation to defend against unjust deportations, support immigrant communities who … [Read more...] about Defend Against the Implementation of 287g

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Stranglehold Tightens Again for Immigrant Families

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · June 5, 2018 · Leave a Comment

The draft of a new rule from the Department of Homeland Security was recently leaked to the press. On top of all the new restrictions and regulations related to immigration over the past sixteen months, this rule will examine the “public charge” potential of would be permanent … [Read more...] about Stranglehold Tightens Again for Immigrant Families

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Support the Sanctuary Movement

Rachel Baker, Communications Director · May 31, 2018 · 1 Comment

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:2). As people of faith, we are called to change the way our minds work. Renewing ourselves … [Read more...] about Support the Sanctuary Movement

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