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Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator

Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 24

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Excerpted from A Season of Hope. An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council of Churches. In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, … [Read more...] about Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 24

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PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank You

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 30, 2017 · 1 Comment

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 address by The Reverend Richard Joyner. We were inspired and challenged to see the world through relationships, and … [Read more...] about PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank You

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Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography Contest

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · August 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment

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, "Making Connections: We're Worth it!" in order to honor the image of God in each of us, to celebrate the good work that is being done … [Read more...] about Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography Contest

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Apply for PHW Collaborative by May 31 to be Eligible for June Mini-Grant

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment

The next Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-grant Cycle will begin June 5. Interested congregations must apply to join the PHW Collaborative (previously PHW Certification) by May 31 to be eligible. Priority is given to projects that address one of PHW’s four cornerstones: … [Read more...] about Apply for PHW Collaborative by May 31 to be Eligible for June Mini-Grant

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Shine a Light on Postpartum Depression This Mother’s Day

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 1, 2017 · Leave a Comment

We often struggle to address mental health in our communities of faith. This Mother’s Day, as we honor those who bring forth life and contribute so much to our communities, let us also acknowledge one of the most common complications of childbirth: postpartum depression (PPD). As … [Read more...] about Shine a Light on Postpartum Depression This Mother’s Day

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Introducing the Partners in Health and Wholeness Collaborative

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 3, 2017 · 1 Comment

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 Wholeness Certification Program, you actually already know a lot about the PHW Collaborative. At the heart of it, the … [Read more...] about Introducing the Partners in Health and Wholeness Collaborative

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PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment

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 Wholeness Certification Program, you actually already know about the PHW Collaborative. At the heart of it, the program is … [Read more...] about PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017

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2017 Lenten Guide — Ash Wednesday

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 1, 2017 · 1 Comment

For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a favorite hymn to write about. We will post their reflections throughout Lent, for Ash Wednesday, each Sunday and throughout Holy Week. When we have run with patience the race, We shall know … [Read more...] about 2017 Lenten Guide — Ash Wednesday

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Pope Francis Advocates for Breastfeeding in Worship

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment

In the past Partners in Health and Wholeness had a program dedicated to helping worshipping communities promote breastfeeding and support breastfeeding mothers. This week, the most prominent religious leader in the world, the Pope, took it a step further. In a homily during a … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Advocates for Breastfeeding in Worship

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PHW Mini-Grants Now Open

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce that we are now accepting mini-grant applications. Congregations who were certified in 2016 (and have not already received a grant from the last cycle) are eligible to apply. We look forward to reading all the wonderful, meaningful, and … [Read more...] about PHW Mini-Grants Now Open

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Advent: A Call to Action

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment

The themes of Advent are particularly resonant and difficult this year. For me, this is in light of two major events, the recent election and the recent birth of my first child. This time seems particularly dark and scary, and we as a nation seem in desperate need of light and … [Read more...] about Advent: A Call to Action

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We Didn’t Know it Was You

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 17, 2016 · 1 Comment

I recently heard the song, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” for the first time in a beautiful recording by Straight No Chaser. For days the lines, “We didn’t know who you were,” and “We didn’t know it was you” echoed in my mind. How often do we, as a culture, as the church, and as … [Read more...] about We Didn’t Know it Was You

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August is National Breastfeeding Month

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · August 4, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Did you know that August is National Breastfeeding Month and that this week is World Breastfeeding Week? Breastfeeding has some important health implications for both mom and baby. It also has social, emotional and justice implications as well. For example, because only 13% of … [Read more...] about August is National Breastfeeding Month

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Gun Violence and Public Health

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · July 15, 2016 · Leave a Comment

New York City’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Mary Bassett, recently published a blog on the Huffington Post about Gun Violence as a public health issue. It is essential that we pay attention to this important aspect of the conversation about common sense gun control legislation. As … [Read more...] about Gun Violence and Public Health

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Eating Faithfully

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · July 7, 2016 · Leave a Comment

What does it mean to eat faithfully?  This is a deeply personal, yet essentially communal question that we often don’t take the time to consider.  Delving into this question, however, can have some profound and worthwhile outcomes. In this article from the Duke Clergy Health … [Read more...] about Eating Faithfully

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Creating Healthier Food Pantries: Workshop and Lunch

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Every congregation I have worked with has collected and donated food as a part of their mission and outreach.  Feeding the hungry is an essential part of both the history and calling of the church, so we host canned food drives, stock food pantry shelves, and fill backpacks. This … [Read more...] about Creating Healthier Food Pantries: Workshop and Lunch

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Lenten Guide — Third Sunday

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Excerpted from the NC Council of Churches Lenten Guide, “Love One Another: Reflections on Race, Power, and Privilege” Isaiah 55:1-9 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without … [Read more...] about Lenten Guide — Third Sunday

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“None of These Diseases” – Faith, Justice, and God’s Desire for Healthy Community

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment

By Brian Hollingsworth, Partners in Health and Wholeness Intern, Wake Forest University School of Divinity …When they came to Marah, they could not drink the water of Marah because it was bitter…And the people complained against Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” He cried out … [Read more...] about “None of These Diseases” – Faith, Justice, and God’s Desire for Healthy Community

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Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment

By Nicole Johnson, Strive to Revive Assistant The Strive to Revive (STR) Maintenance Grant Program is now open. This program is focused on providing resources, technical support, and financial assistance to congregations who have previously received an Automatic External … [Read more...] about Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants

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Announcing Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 21, 2015 · Leave a Comment

By Nicole Johnson, Strive to Revive Assistant The Council is excited to announce our upcoming Strive to Revive Maintenance Grant Program. This program is focused on providing resources, financial assistance, and technical support to assist with the maintenance cost of the … [Read more...] about Announcing Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants

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PHW Intern Reflections

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 6, 2015 · Leave a Comment

By Brian Hollingsworth, PHW Intern, Wake Forest University School of Divinity A few years ago, my faith needed a breath of new life. Despite having grown up in church, being heavily involved in youth group and college ministry, and even finding a wonderful job in full-time … [Read more...] about PHW Intern Reflections

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PHW Honors Dr. Robert W. Herron

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · August 18, 2015 · Leave a Comment

We would like to recognize and honor the life of Dr. Bob Herron, who passed away on August 1. An engaged advocate for Bread for the World, he spent much of his time and energy fighting hunger. He presented at our 2014 Faith and Health Summit in a session designed to train … [Read more...] about PHW Honors Dr. Robert W. Herron

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Foundations of Faith Community Nursing — Register by 8/14

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · August 5, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Have you ever met a faith community nurse? My guess is that if you have, you know it. They are go-getters. They know how to take an idea and make it happen.  Not only do they have the practical knowledge to care for the health of their congregations (like checking blood pressures … [Read more...] about Foundations of Faith Community Nursing — Register by 8/14

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Diabetes Alert Day

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 24, 2015 · Leave a Comment

Today is Diabetes Alert Day. Seven million Americans don’t know they have diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics/Latino/as, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and people who have a family history of the disease are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. PHW … [Read more...] about Diabetes Alert Day

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We Believe

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 17, 2015 · Leave a Comment

By Nicole Johnson, PHW Intern March is already here, with the official start of spring only days away.  Is your New Year's resolution a distant memory?  Resolutions are so inspiring; it is a New Year and the future looks so bright. We’re more optimistic and believe that … [Read more...] about We Believe

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A Guide to the Christian Food Movement

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

In these opening years of the twenty-first century, the need for a more sustainable food system has increasingly become a focus of our national conversation. As a Christian, sometime in the last decade I began to wonder: How can we re-imagine food systems in a way that more … [Read more...] about A Guide to the Christian Food Movement

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NC Alliance for Health Releases New Poll

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment

The NC Alliance for Health recently released poll results that show 70% of North Carolina voters are in support of funding a Healthy Corner Store Initiative to improve access to healthy food.  The NC Alliance for Health, "is an independent, statewide coalition advocating for … [Read more...] about NC Alliance for Health Releases New Poll

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Snow Days?

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 20, 2015 · Leave a Comment

This week has been full of weather disruptions.  From school cancellations, missed Ash Wednesday services, to business closings, this has been a week of changed plans.  So, here are a few ideas to help you get through any upcoming snow days and the continuing winter … [Read more...] about Snow Days?

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Share the Love by Caring for Yourself

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 13, 2015 · Leave a Comment

How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? I am getting away with a group of college friends for our annual girls weekend, while my husband will spend time with his best friends from college, too, (which, I might add, is a vast improvement over the original plan of him … [Read more...] about Share the Love by Caring for Yourself

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Happy, Healthy New Year!

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

This is the time of resolutions, health goals, hope for transformation and new beginnings. As you set your goals and make your plans for 2015, we at PHW hope we can support you and your faith community in your health goals. We encourage you to make small, sustainable changes that … [Read more...] about Happy, Healthy New Year!

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Advent — Joy to the World

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 21, 2014 · Leave a Comment

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her king. Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing….” It is the final week of Advent, and Christmas is almost here. Today, we celebrate joy. I know I often let the weight of the world press down on my … [Read more...] about Advent — Joy to the World

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Advent — As Yourself

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 16, 2014 · Leave a Comment

During the holiday season, we celebrate the love of friends and family, and this week of Advent we anticipate the love of the coming Christ. As we seek to live out Jesus' call to "love your neighbor as yourself" throughout this season, we often forget an essential piece of the … [Read more...] about Advent — As Yourself

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Advent – What Peace?

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment

This second week of Advent is often set aside to reflect on peace.  Reflection is a starting place; it does not take much reflection time to recognize that peace is very distant, and even seems impossible at times, in the current state of the world. We not only reflect on peace, … [Read more...] about Advent – What Peace?

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Advent: The Season of Perpetual Hope

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Advent is here. If you look around, it may seem like Christmas showed up weeks ago, at least in stores and on the radio. But it isn’t Christmas yet. It is Advent. The season of waiting, of longing for something that is to come. When I was a kid, there was nothing like the … [Read more...] about Advent: The Season of Perpetual Hope

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The Bounty of Fall: The Wisdom of Seasonal Eating

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment

The slight nip in the air during the early morning hours as I make my way to an 8:00 am class tells me that summer is over. Fresh strawberries, abundant cucumbers and zucchinis are giving way to pumpkins, butternut squash, acorn squash, cabbage, kale, crisp apples, and luscious … [Read more...] about The Bounty of Fall: The Wisdom of Seasonal Eating

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Corporations Model Taking Steps Toward Health

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · September 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment

There are some exciting advances happening in the world of public health, and these are in the form of policies created by major corporations.  Although it is right to hold corporations accountable when they are not doing justly, we can also celebrate when they take steps in the … [Read more...] about Corporations Model Taking Steps Toward Health

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Cold Weather Harvest — The Time is Now

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · August 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment

I am already mourning the loss of the abundance of fresh produce that has been available this summer. It is a sort of anticipatory grief, particularly for those warm summer tomatoes.  However, the fresh local food doesn’t all go away when the weather turns colder. There are some … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Harvest — The Time is Now

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The Great Tomato Festival

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · July 29, 2014 · 1 Comment

On Saturday I had the chance to attend the 5th Annual Great Tomato Festival, which is a collaboration between the Cooperative Extension of Guilford County and NC A&T University. Extension master gardener volunteers plant, tend, harvest and prepare the tomatoes for the event. … [Read more...] about The Great Tomato Festival

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“A Conspiracy of Sunlight and Sugar”

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · July 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Blueberries, blackberries, persimmons and plums!  What is your local fruit IQ?  Do you know when local fruit is in season and where to get it?  The blog  below, written by Barth Anderson, is about his discovery of in-season local fruit. I found it entertaining, enlightening and … [Read more...] about “A Conspiracy of Sunlight and Sugar”

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Food Drive at Critical Issues Seminar for Backpack Buddies

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

In conjunction with the Critical Issues Seminar on Public Education in June, the NC Council of Churches will be collecting non-perishable items to support Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s Backpack Buddies program. In addition, Catering with a Cause, an IFFS job-training program, is … [Read more...] about Food Drive at Critical Issues Seminar for Backpack Buddies

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‘Tis the Season for Local Food

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Wait, isn’t that a line from a Christmas song?  Well, yes.  But, when it comes to living a healthy life, what time of year could be better than right now? Temperatures are warming up and farmers markets are opening, making it more … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the Season for Local Food

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Screen-Free Week

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Did you know it is Screen-Free Week? During this annual, international celebration, schools, families, and community groups pledge to spend seven days without entertainment screen media. Instead of watching TV, surfing the web, or playing video games, they read, play, think, … [Read more...] about Screen-Free Week

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Food Justice Event on April 12

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Last year, I did not see many church leaders and pastors at the food and faith events I attended. I wondered if they knew about these events. As I reflected, I asked another question, “How can the valuable information I am learning about hunger, food insecurity, and food justice … [Read more...] about Food Justice Event on April 12

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Bread for the World NC Conference — April 5

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 18, 2014 · Leave a Comment

If you have not already done so, please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 5. You will not want to miss the Bread for the World NC Conference in Greensboro entitled, “Ending Hunger: Compassion Igniting Justice.” The line-up of speakers includes, Frank Stasio, host of The … [Read more...] about Bread for the World NC Conference — April 5

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Bread: Embodying Justice

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Shannon Axtell Martin, Regional Consultant, Partners in Health & Wholeness Sermon Delivered at Wake Forest Divinity School, Winston-Salem February 20, 2014 Text: Luke 9:11-17 There is nothing like the aroma of bread baking, and the incredibly comforting and  satisfying … [Read more...] about Bread: Embodying Justice

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First Sunday in Lent: Poverty & Health

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · March 8, 2014 · Leave a Comment

In recognition of our faithful call and of this time in history, the Council’s annual Lenten guide focuses on poverty and the ways we can respond to our sisters and brothers of low-income. We hope you and your family will find cause for reflection and inspiration for action as … [Read more...] about First Sunday in Lent: Poverty & Health

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TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way we Eat — March 1

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 26, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Are you interested in changing the way you eat?  Maybe you were inspired by reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," are motivated by health challenges, or concerned about the strain our current food system puts on the environment and those who live in poverty. Healthy and … [Read more...] about TEDxManhattan: Changing the Way we Eat — March 1

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My Personal Food and Faith Story

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 22, 2014 · 2 Comments

How did faith play a role in shaping my food and faith experience? Food was very much a part of my growing up and interactions with both of my parents’ families. Food was not the only reason why we came together. We came together to rekindle, reconcile, and just have fun … [Read more...] about My Personal Food and Faith Story

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Twenty

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Twenty

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Nineteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 6, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Nineteen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eighteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

There are two elements throughout this book that we have not yet discussed: sections written by Steven L. Hopp and Camille Kingsolver, Barbara Kingsolver’s husband and eldest daughter. Steven offers practical information and tips -- from information on the Farm Bill and school … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eighteen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Seventeen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 23, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Seventeen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Sixteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 16, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Sixteen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Fifteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 9, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Fifteen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Fourteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 2, 2014 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Fourteen

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Outer Banks Half Marathon, Part 2

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment

In the opening scene of the holiday movie Love Actually, Hugh Grant’s character has a beautiful monologue that begins, “Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I go to the arrivals gate at Heathrow airport.” He continues to talk about the greetings, farewells, and love … [Read more...] about Outer Banks Half Marathon, Part 2

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Run Your Own Race: Outer Banks Half Marathon, Part 1

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

On the second weekend in November the Outer Banks hosted a marathon, half-marathon, and a variety of other running events. The “1 Corinthians 9:24 Runners” was one group that participated, based out of Guilford College United Methodist Church in Greensboro. I had the honor of … [Read more...] about Run Your Own Race: Outer Banks Half Marathon, Part 1

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Thirteen

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 26, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Thirteen

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Twelve

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Twelve

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Experts Discuss Junk Food Advertising Focused on Children

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The holiday season, unfortunately, has become one of the more appropriate times of the year to talk about advertising. From Black Friday through day after Christmas shopping, there are ads all around us. However, it is not just around the holidays that food companies are doing … [Read more...] about Experts Discuss Junk Food Advertising Focused on Children

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eleven

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eleven

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Ten

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · December 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Ten

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal,Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Nine

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal,Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Nine

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Wesley United Methodist Church’s Golden Harvest Banquet

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

For one of my first events as an intern with PHW, I had the pleasure of spending some time talking about health and wholeness with Wesley United Methodist Church, Reidsville, NC at their Golden Harvest Banquet. Initially, I was a bit nervous because this was my first time meeting … [Read more...] about Wesley United Methodist Church’s Golden Harvest Banquet

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eight

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 21, 2013 · 1 Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Eight

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Our Second Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Many churches highlight feeding ministries and fighting hunger as one of their most important and holy missions, taking very seriously the call of Jesus to feed his sheep, as he commands Peter in John’s Gospel. We also know that Jesus said when we clothe, feed, visit and welcome … [Read more...] about Our Second Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

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PHW Bookclub Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Chapter Seven

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life” by … [Read more...] about PHW Bookclub Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Chapter Seven

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PHW Bookclub Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Six

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," by … [Read more...] about PHW Bookclub Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Six

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Five

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Five

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable Miracle, Chapter Four

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable Miracle, Chapter Four

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Three

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 17, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Three

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Two

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter Two

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter One

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · October 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining the Partners in Health and Wholeness Book Club. You can officially sign-up here. Through it, we hope to engage people of faith in discussions over why our health matters. Our current choice of reading is "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life" by … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, Chapter One

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The Pumpkin Paradox

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · September 25, 2013 · 1 Comment

Fall is in the air. There has been a crispness in the air that, until recently, has been a distant memory. But where did I first catch a glimpse of fall?  Not in the crisp air, leaves turning, or the fall harvest, but in advertising. I was in California at the end of August when … [Read more...] about The Pumpkin Paradox

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Conversations Today or Crisis Tomorrow

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · September 24, 2013 · Leave a Comment

I spent August 2011 through August 2012 working as a chaplain resident at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. During my residency I took care of the everyday pastoral care needs of my clinical units, and responded to crisis and bereavement calls. Among many other tasks … [Read more...] about Conversations Today or Crisis Tomorrow

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Continuing the Conversation: Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · September 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The recent workshop on healthy food pantries that Partners in Health and Wholeness presented with the Partnership for Community Care was a huge success. The food was delicious, and the presentation was informative, but for me the most meaningful portion of the event was the … [Read more...] about Continuing the Conversation: Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

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Feed My Sheep: Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · July 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Many churches highlight feeding ministries and fighting hunger as one of their most important and holy missions, taking very seriously the call of Jesus to feed his sheep, as he commands Peter in John’s Gospel. We also know that Jesus said when we clothe, feed, visit and welcome … [Read more...] about Feed My Sheep: Healthy Food Pantry Workshop

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Introducing Interns from Bennett College

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · May 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment

For the month of May, Partners in Health and Wholeness is working with three interns from Bennett College for Women. They are helping with networking and outreach in the Greensboro area, particularly with Latino churches and communities. The interns are: Estacia Crittle, who … [Read more...] about Introducing Interns from Bennett College

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PHW Book Club Discussion: Eating Well Week 2 (Creation)

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · February 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Thank you for joining us for week 2 of the PHW Book Club! We hope you enjoyed reading week 2 of the Eating Well Curriculum! We are going to focus on reading these well-known Biblical passages through the lens of the food that we eat. Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:4 The … [Read more...] about PHW Book Club Discussion: Eating Well Week 2 (Creation)

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Make it an Adventure

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · January 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment

http://youtu.be/C3Q_l1LH02A There are few things I love more than setting out on a grand adventure. I know there are folks out there who prefer the safety, security, and dependability of home. But…there is that thrill of anticipation, that rush of excitement when something new … [Read more...] about Make it an Adventure

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Planting the Seeds of Abundant Harvest

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · November 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Recently, I have been reading about the controversies surrounding factory farms and companies that generate genetically modified seeds capable of mass producing and surviving under any conditions.  In this debate that originates from the intricacies of industrial farming, there … [Read more...] about Planting the Seeds of Abundant Harvest

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All Kale, All the Time?

Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator · September 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

It may seem premature to state this…but I love my new job: Partners in Health and Wholeness Regional Consultant.   I started working with the North Carolina Council of Churches on Monday.  So here we are, day four.  And what can I say?  Things are going pretty well.  So far I … [Read more...] about All Kale, All the Time?

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