The Plank in Your EyeMay 27, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director The Plank in Your Eye As followers of the Prince of Peace, Christians are not always particularly peaceful people, which is… Continue Reading
Lines of Influence: Justices Zap Voting MapMay 25, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Lines of Influence: Justices Zap Voting Map Following the elections of 2010 – tilted as they were by an intense right-wing pushback against… Continue Reading
Heal the SickMay 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Heal the Sick For more than two decades, the NC Council of Churches has called for access to health… Continue Reading
2018 Budget Proposal is the Antithesis of our CallMay 23, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2018 Budget Proposal is the Antithesis of our Call Plenty of analysis is already happening around the 2018 budget proposal out of the White House.… Continue Reading
For Children, It’s Good News and Bad News from the GAMay 23, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director For Children, It’s Good News and Bad News from the GA Last week was a mixed bag for children and youth in terms of activity at the… Continue Reading
Justice on GerrymanderingMay 22, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Justice on Gerrymandering Today’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court affirms what many in North Carolina knew – the… Continue Reading
Join the Council at Wild Goose!May 22, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Join the Council at Wild Goose! The Council is a sponsor of the Wild Goose Festival in Hot Springs this July. Members… Continue Reading
What Gives Me HopeMay 22, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director What Gives Me Hope Remarks delivered at the NC Justice Center’s 2017 Defenders of Justice Awards where the Council was… Continue Reading
Budget’s Big Picture: A Crumbling CoreMay 19, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Budget’s Big Picture: A Crumbling Core So, the question as always comes down to one of vision. The elected chieftains who decide… Continue Reading
2017 Stand Up Sabbath — June 16-18May 15, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2017 Stand Up Sabbath — June 16-18 About this time two years ago, I accepted the offer to become the next Executive Director… Continue Reading
Special Interest Altar CallsMay 11, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Special Interest Altar Calls By now, most of us have read “Dark Money” or heard enough about the subject it… Continue Reading
Apply for PHW Collaborative by May 31 to be Eligible for June Mini-GrantMay 11, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Apply for PHW Collaborative by May 31 to be Eligible for June Mini-Grant The next Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-grant Cycle will begin June 5. Interested congregations must… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — May 10, 2017May 11, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — May 10, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [For more information on bills, including committee referrals and re-referrals,… Continue Reading
The People’s Climate March — Called to RespondMay 8, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director The People’s Climate March — Called to Respond Multi-faith pilgrims on a moral high road unified to honor God’s creation at the Peoples Climate… Continue Reading
Shepherds of CreationMay 8, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Shepherds of Creation Sermon preached on May 7, 2017 at Church of the Nativity, Raleigh. When I was in… Continue Reading
Have You Downloaded the NC Council of Churches App?May 5, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Have You Downloaded the NC Council of Churches App? If you haven’t, here’s a bit of encouragement from Council staff.
House Passage of AHCA — We are Better Than ThisMay 4, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director House Passage of AHCA — We are Better Than This The passage of the American Health Care Act by the House of Representatives reflects a political… Continue Reading
Urgent Action Alert: Please Call Congress about Health CareMay 4, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Urgent Action Alert: Please Call Congress about Health Care Our allies at the NC Justice Center have put out the following action alert about efforts… Continue Reading
Shine a Light on Postpartum Depression This Mother’s DayMay 1, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Shine a Light on Postpartum Depression This Mother’s Day We often struggle to address mental health in our communities of faith. This Mother’s Day, as… Continue Reading
When the Good Samaritan is Your NeighborApr 30, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations When the Good Samaritan is Your Neighbor If you’re part of the Christian tradition then you have probably heard the story of the… Continue Reading
Workers’ Memorial: Remembering Those Who Have DiedApr 28, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Workers’ Memorial: Remembering Those Who Have Died Remarks delivered at the Workers’ Memorial, April 28, at the Old Capitol Building, Raleigh Micah 7:1-4,… Continue Reading
Retiring Judge Stands TallApr 27, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Retiring Judge Stands Tall As Shakespeare’s King Lear famously put it, “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — April 26, 2017Apr 27, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — April 26, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [The deadlines for the introduction of most new bills have… Continue Reading
Guns on Campus Are a Bad IdeaApr 25, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Guns on Campus Are a Bad Idea Two of the most volatile elements on a college campus are alcohol and hormones. These ingredients… Continue Reading
Efforts to Cut Health Care Continue in CongressApr 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Efforts to Cut Health Care Continue in Congress The public is opposed to efforts to replace the Affordable Care Act, but some members of… Continue Reading
Faith Leaders: Make Yourselves Heard on Juvenile JusticeApr 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Faith Leaders: Make Yourselves Heard on Juvenile Justice A change in New York law earlier this month leaves North Carolina alone in a place… Continue Reading
Science Must Matter to People of FaithApr 22, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Science Must Matter to People of Faith Crowds are gathered on this Earth Day in Washington, D.C. and in cities across the country… Continue Reading
Tax-Cut Fever Threatens ServicesApr 22, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Tax-Cut Fever Threatens Services How many times do we have to say it? Well, it’s worth repeating – especially in… Continue Reading
There’s an App for ThatApr 21, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations There’s an App for That The Council is excited to announce the release of our free app for iOS and Android… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — April 21, 2017Apr 21, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — April 21, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director [For the latest committee referrals and re-referrals, go to the… Continue Reading
Do We Treat Workers as We Would Treat Jesus?Apr 21, 2017Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate Do We Treat Workers as We Would Treat Jesus? In this Easter season of the Christian church, we have just celebrated Resurrection Sunday and the… Continue Reading
Congress is on Recess but You Can Still Take ActionApr 19, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Congress is on Recess but You Can Still Take Action Congressional leaders are still in their home states for their spring recess, but your voices are… Continue Reading
SB 145 Debate Not in Accordance with Matthew 25Apr 18, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director SB 145 Debate Not in Accordance with Matthew 25 Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee of the North Carolina General Assembly discussed SB 145, an… Continue Reading
From Sour to SweetApr 17, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations From Sour to Sweet Confession: I didn’t give anything up for Lent this year and I don’t feel bad about… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — April 17, 2017Apr 17, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — April 17, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXES H 540, Teachers &… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Easter SundayApr 15, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2017 Lenten Guide — Easter Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
Easter Greetings from the CouncilApr 15, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Easter Greetings from the Council Sanctuary of West Raleigh Presbyterian Church as photographed by Martie Leming Maundy Thursday, 2017 Goodness is… Continue Reading
New Push for Broader Medicaid, Better HealthApr 14, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate New Push for Broader Medicaid, Better Health North Carolina’s failure under Republican leadership to improve low-income residents’ access to health care via the… Continue Reading
No More of ThisApr 14, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director No More of This In the final hours of the first day of the Triduum, these intense three days when… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Holy SaturdayApr 14, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations 2017 Lenten Guide — Holy Saturday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Good FridayApr 13, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director 2017 Lenten Guide — Good Friday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
A Day in the Life of….Apr 13, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Day in the Life of…. Preached on April 12 at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, Chapel Hill Holy Week, this… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Maundy ThursdayApr 12, 2017Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support 2017 Lenten Guide — Maundy Thursday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — April 10, 2017Apr 10, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — April 10, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Bills are being introduced at a rapid pace as the… Continue Reading
Shock Waves from High Court ‘Nuke’Apr 8, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Shock Waves from High Court ‘Nuke’ Our national politics are in an ugly place, driven by an accelerating cycle of suspicion, accusation,… Continue Reading
NC Council of Churches to be Recognized as a Defender of JusticeApr 7, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director NC Council of Churches to be Recognized as a Defender of Justice Jesus mentions when discussing faith-based activity, “Do not sound a trumpet before you…so that [you] might… Continue Reading
Work for Just and Equitable Health Care is Not FinishedApr 6, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Work for Just and Equitable Health Care is Not Finished Every state legislator should be required to listen to the stories shared at a press conference… Continue Reading
Let NC Legislators Know You Care about CreationApr 6, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Let NC Legislators Know You Care about Creation NC Interfaith Power and Light’s lay and faith leader network is at the General Assembly on… Continue Reading
Standing on Our HeadsApr 3, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Standing on Our Heads Sermon preached by the Rev. Jennifer Copeland on April 1, 2017 at First United Methodist Church,… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Fifth SundayApr 1, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2017 Lenten Guide — Fifth Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
Swallow Hard: H.B. 2’s Less-than-Ideal ‘Repeal’Apr 1, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Swallow Hard: H.B. 2’s Less-than-Ideal ‘Repeal’ Call it a head-on collision between politics and principle. Is anyone surprised that politics prevailed? Yet… Continue Reading
Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive OrderMar 29, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Speak Out Against Anti-Climate Executive Order This week, Donald Trump issued an executive order to turn back the clock on the climate progress… Continue Reading
2017 Legislative Seminar — Thank You plus Worship and Awards Presentation OnlineMar 28, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2017 Legislative Seminar — Thank You plus Worship and Awards Presentation Online For those who could not be with us at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh,… Continue Reading
Action Needed Before Monday Night on Guns in Places of WorshipMar 27, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Action Needed Before Monday Night on Guns in Places of Worship Our friends at North Carolinians Against Gun Violence have issued the alert below. Please note that… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — March 26, 2017Mar 26, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — March 26, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION H 356, Tax Reduction… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Fourth SundayMar 25, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director 2017 Lenten Guide — Fourth Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In InstructionsMar 24, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations 2017 Legislative Seminar Check-In Instructions Thank you to those who have registered for the 2017 Legislative Seminar. We are looking forward… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Trumpcare Just Got Worse — Call Before Today’s VoteMar 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director UPDATE: Trumpcare Just Got Worse — Call Before Today’s Vote Thank you for every call, email, and letter to Congressional leaders that led to today’s decision… Continue Reading
GOP Mantra: Party Hearty!Mar 24, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate GOP Mantra: Party Hearty! They might not care for the image, but Republican members of the N.C. General Assembly act… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — March 21, 2017Mar 23, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — March 21, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXATION HB 329, Home School… Continue Reading
Increased Costs in NC Under Health Care RepealMar 22, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Increased Costs in NC Under Health Care Repeal With a House vote on the plan to appeal the Affordable Care Act as early as… Continue Reading
Do the GooseMar 19, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Do the Goose If you think organized religion has lost its appeal (25% of Americans do; most of them… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Third SundayMar 18, 2017Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness 2017 Lenten Guide — Third Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
If a Budget is a Moral Document, Then What Does this One Preach?Mar 17, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director If a Budget is a Moral Document, Then What Does this One Preach? The budget blueprint for 2018 released by President Trump on Thursday cuts a wide swath through… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — March 13, 2017Mar 14, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — March 13, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE H 233, Ban… Continue Reading
Who Would Choose to be Poor or Sick?Mar 13, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Who Would Choose to be Poor or Sick? Around the release of the alt-health plan currently making its way through Congress, several elected leaders… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Second SundayMar 11, 2017Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness 2017 Lenten Guide — Second Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
Women and WagesMar 8, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Women and Wages Remarks delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference on fair wages on March… Continue Reading
Taking Away Health CareMar 8, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Taking Away Health Care Despite evidence that the Affordable Care Act is more popular and more needed than ever, some… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — March 7, 2017Mar 7, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — March 7, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXES S 147, Reenact School… Continue Reading
2017 Legislative Seminar: Advocate in NC as well as DCMar 6, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2017 Legislative Seminar: Advocate in NC as well as DC The political situation at the national level has occupied the time and attention of many faithful… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — First SundayMar 4, 2017The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy 2017 Lenten Guide — First Sunday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
Introducing the Partners in Health and Wholeness CollaborativeMar 3, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Introducing the Partners in Health and Wholeness Collaborative We are pleased to introduce the PHW Collaborative. Mostly, it is a change in the name,… Continue Reading
PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017Mar 3, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator PHW Launches Collaborative; Certify for 2017 We are pleased to introduce the PHW Collaborative. Mostly, it is a change in the name,… Continue Reading
H.B. 2 ‘Compromise’ Must Protect RightsMar 3, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate H.B. 2 ‘Compromise’ Must Protect Rights The fight over North Carolina’s House Bill 2 – the law that notoriously stamps the state’s… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — February 28, 2017Mar 1, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — February 28, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills ENVIRONMENTAL CARE H 171, Change Exclusion for… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Ash WednesdayMar 1, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator 2017 Lenten Guide — Ash Wednesday For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
2017 Lenten Guide — Sing With UsFeb 27, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2017 Lenten Guide — Sing With Us For this year’s Lenten Guide, each member of the Council staff chose a verse from a… Continue Reading
N.C.’s Reckless ‘Party Time’Feb 25, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate N.C.’s Reckless ‘Party Time’ Politics, at least in a democracy, is competitive. The analogy to sports may be simplistic but… Continue Reading
Video of Webinar: Loving Our Neighbors in a New AdministrationFeb 24, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Video of Webinar: Loving Our Neighbors in a New Administration Did you miss our webinar, ““Loving Our Neighbors in a New Administration?” If so, please watch… Continue Reading
Congregations Act on Faith and ScienceFeb 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Congregations Act on Faith and Science Remarks delivered by NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle at a press conference on February 23. People of… Continue Reading
Let Loving One Another Become Our NormFeb 23, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Let Loving One Another Become Our Norm Yesterday morning, the Sandra P. Lerner Jewish Community Day School in Durham received a bomb threat.… Continue Reading
Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar PowerFeb 22, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Sol Train Connects Climate and Faith with Solar Power Many people want to take meaningful action on climate change but don’t know where to start.… Continue Reading
Ethical Debates on Industrial AgricultureFeb 21, 2017Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness Ethical Debates on Industrial Agriculture An ethical debate is a bit of a juxtaposition. As we know, ethics are a set… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — February 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — February 20, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Newly Introduced Bills BUDGET AND TAXES S 75, Constitutional Amendment… Continue Reading
Governor Fights Power ShortageFeb 17, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Governor Fights Power Shortage North Carolina’s governor gets to live in a mansion whose handsome property occupies a full city… Continue Reading
Johnson Amendment: Name Games and Far-reaching ImpactFeb 17, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Johnson Amendment: Name Games and Far-reaching Impact By George Reed, Retired Executive Director I came to North Carolina in 1978 to work with… Continue Reading
Answering your Questions about SanctuaryFeb 16, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Answering your Questions about Sanctuary President Trump’s recent executive actions impacting refugees and immigrants have faithful people increasingly interested in how… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — February 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — February 15, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director As the legislative session continues, there’s been a marked increase… Continue Reading
Welcome Andrew and Michelle!Feb 15, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Welcome Andrew and Michelle! The Council has added two new staffers in recent months. Andrew Hudgins is our Program Associate… Continue Reading
Repealing the Johnson Amendment Means Pulpits for SaleFeb 11, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Repealing the Johnson Amendment Means Pulpits for Sale Remarks delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at HKonJ 2017. Picture this on the marquee in… Continue Reading
Whispers and ShoutsFeb 11, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Whispers and Shouts Sometimes God whispers. Whether through hymns or homilies or kids dancing their way down the aisle… Continue Reading
Refugees Welcomed, Not BannedFeb 10, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Refugees Welcomed, Not Banned Last in a series of three blogs. Above all, these strangers bring to us the Christ.… Continue Reading
Walls Demonstrate Hostility, not HospitalityFeb 7, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Walls Demonstrate Hostility, not Hospitality Second in a series of three blogs. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for… Continue Reading
Big Stakes in High Court PickFeb 1, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Big Stakes in High Court Pick Compared with some of the provocatively, even outrageously unsuited people whom President Trump has chosen for… Continue Reading
The Pipelines We Need and the Ones We Don’tJan 31, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director The Pipelines We Need and the Ones We Don’t Last week President Trump signed executive actions to advance the construction of the Keystone, Dakota Access,… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report — January 31, 2017Jan 31, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Raleigh Report — January 31, 2017 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director The 2017 General Assembly has begun its work. Elected in… Continue Reading
Speak Against Vitriol; Stand for ValuesJan 30, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Speak Against Vitriol; Stand for Values For more than 80 years the NC Council of Churches has stood for essential human rights… Continue Reading
Blessed not Blocked or BannedJan 30, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Blessed not Blocked or Banned This Sunday’s Gospel reading was the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:1-12. Jesus says blessed nine times, but he… Continue Reading
Keeping With CommunityJan 29, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Keeping With Community Enabling good health is a community restoration project. It’s really not about prescription plans, deductibles, out-of-pocket… Continue Reading
The Threat is not from Immigrants and RefugeesJan 28, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director The Threat is not from Immigrants and Refugees The Council has had a busy weekend. Much of the staff was helping with the Beyond… Continue Reading
Getting Back to Our Normal: Some Suggestions for the Long HaulJan 27, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Getting Back to Our Normal: Some Suggestions for the Long Haul Our friend Rob Schofield over at Policy Watch wrote a column on Tuesday that was as… Continue Reading
Sanctuary, Not DeportationJan 27, 2017Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Sanctuary, Not Deportation First in a series of three blogs. God calls people of faith to remember that they… Continue Reading
The ACA Remains in Place; 2017 Open Enrollment ends January 31Jan 24, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director The ACA Remains in Place; 2017 Open Enrollment ends January 31 The Affordable Care Act is still in place for 2017, and as our friends at the… Continue Reading
Let’s Keep MarchingJan 23, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Let’s Keep Marching At another time in my life, I would not have spent most of Saturday occupying my… Continue Reading
Moving Beyond Gun ViolenceJan 21, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Moving Beyond Gun Violence Two weeks ago I flew to Florida for a national gathering of state ecumenical leaders and… Continue Reading
A Letter to President TrumpJan 20, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Letter to President Trump Dear Mr. Trump, You ARE my president. I did not vote for you, but you were… Continue Reading
Medicaid Push: Cooper’s Strong StartJan 20, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Medicaid Push: Cooper’s Strong Start For many of us, these are troubling times as Donald Trump ascends to the nation’s highest… Continue Reading
Healthy Churches 2020 National ConferenceJan 17, 2017Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference Pizazz. Laughter. Friends. Singing. These words describe the Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference. But, did you… Continue Reading
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Jan 15, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Excerpts from Dr. King’s remarks delivered on May 14, 1963 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Cleveland… Continue Reading
Pope Francis Advocates for Breastfeeding in WorshipJan 12, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Pope Francis Advocates for Breastfeeding in Worship In the past Partners in Health and Wholeness had a program dedicated to helping worshipping communities promote breastfeeding and… Continue Reading
Speak Out on Cabinet NomineesJan 10, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Speak Out on Cabinet Nominees Groups at the state and national level continue to mobilize around concerns about President-Elect Donald Trump’s… Continue Reading
Update: Save Our Health Care Rallies Statewide on January 15Jan 10, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Update: Save Our Health Care Rallies Statewide on January 15 On Friday, the House of Representatives voted to continue the process that could ultimately repeal the… Continue Reading
PHW Mini-Grants Now OpenJan 7, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator PHW Mini-Grants Now Open We are excited to announce that we are now accepting mini-grant applications. Congregations who were certified… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Baptism of the Lord, January 8Jan 6, 2017The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Advent Guide: Baptism of the Lord, January 8 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6Jan 5, 2017Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Partners in Health and Wholeness Grant Cycle Opens January 6Jan 5, 2017Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Partners in Health and Wholeness Grant Cycle Opens January 6 PHW-certified congregations across North Carolina are eligible to apply for a mini-grant to assist in furthering… Continue Reading
Join us to Pray for Justice and Reconciliation and to Share Dinner TogetherJan 3, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Join us to Pray for Justice and Reconciliation and to Share Dinner Together St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Durham and the NC Council of Churches invite you to join… Continue Reading
Two PHW Regional Coordinators RecognizedJan 2, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Two PHW Regional Coordinators Recognized Two of the Partners in Health and Wholeness program’s regional coordinators have been honored recently. Joy… Continue Reading
Job Opening: Program Associate for PHW and NCIPLJan 1, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Job Opening: Program Associate for PHW and NCIPL The Council is hiring a full-time program associate to support Partners in Health and Wholeness and… Continue Reading
Thank You for Speaking Love in 2016Jan 1, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Thank You for Speaking Love in 2016 We could not begin the new year without acknowledging the volunteers, grassroots advocates, donors, organizational partners, and all… Continue Reading
Seeds of Change in a Momentous YearDec 31, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Seeds of Change in a Momentous Year As we watched the egregiously unqualified Donald Trump campaign for and win election to the White… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas Day, January 1Dec 30, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas Day, January 1 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
The Rural Oasis: Conetoe Family Life CenterDec 28, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy The Rural Oasis: Conetoe Family Life Center The amount of grassroots, efficient, and sustainable Kingdom work happening in North Carolina is astounding. People… Continue Reading
Beyond Gun Violence: A Conference for People of Faith and Conscience About Ending America’s Deadly EpidemicDec 27, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Beyond Gun Violence: A Conference for People of Faith and Conscience About Ending America’s Deadly Epidemic Join us one month from today for a weekend of preaching and teaching about the cost… Continue Reading
The Council Welcomes Your End-of-Year GiftDec 26, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director The Council Welcomes Your End-of-Year Gift Looking ahead to 2017, there is much more work for the Council to do than we… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and DayDec 23, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and Day Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Merry Christmas from the CouncilDec 22, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Merry Christmas from the Council Promise of a New Day Brown Baby Born to Unwed Parents Immigrant, Refugee, Religious Outsider Radical… Continue Reading
UPDATE: Raleigh Report — Special GA Session on HB2Dec 20, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director UPDATE: Raleigh Report — Special GA Session on HB2 By George Reed, Retired Executive Director Updated December 21, 9:50 p.m. Special Session #5 of the… Continue Reading
Advent: A Call to ActionDec 19, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Advent: A Call to Action The themes of Advent are particularly resonant and difficult this year. For me, this is in… Continue Reading
Support North Carolina’s Faithful Voice for Justice, Unity, and PeaceDec 18, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Support North Carolina’s Faithful Voice for Justice, Unity, and Peace We are living in unsettling times. Progress we once thought inviolable now feels threatened. One constant… Continue Reading
We Didn’t Know it Was YouDec 17, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator We Didn’t Know it Was You I recently heard the song, “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” for the first time in a beautiful… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 18Dec 17, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 18 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Join in the Support of Belhaven’s Pungo HospitalDec 16, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Join in the Support of Belhaven’s Pungo Hospital Community leaders continue to work endlessly to save the Pungo Hospital in Belhaven. Please join clergy… Continue Reading
Post-Election Travesty Targets the GovernorDec 15, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Post-Election Travesty Targets the Governor The ugly truth can’t be evaded or denied: North Carolina’s General Assembly, in the grip of… Continue Reading
Wise Leaders Would Answer the Call for Justice and RighteousnessDec 15, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Wise Leaders Would Answer the Call for Justice and Righteousness Remarks delivered by Jennifer Copeland at a December 15 press conference in Raleigh on the General… Continue Reading
UPDATE — Urgent Action Required: Let GA Members Hear from YouDec 15, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director UPDATE — Urgent Action Required: Let GA Members Hear from You The NC NAACP has called for a People’s Assembly at 4:30 p.m., today, Thursday, December 15,… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 11Dec 10, 2016Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 11 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Possible Surprises in Upcoming Special SessionDec 10, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Possible Surprises in Upcoming Special Session By George Reed, Retired Executive Director The General Assembly returns to town this coming Tuesday, December… Continue Reading
The Path to McCrory’s Last StandDec 9, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate The Path to McCrory’s Last Stand He and his supporters twisted and turned, wriggled and squirmed. But 27 days after the Nov.… Continue Reading
Alternative Giving — Support the CouncilDec 9, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Alternative Giving — Support the Council For a holiday shopping list filled with more hope and less stuff, consider making a gift… Continue Reading
Video — #LoveOneAnotherDec 8, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Video — #LoveOneAnother The response to our sign-on ad was overwhelming and inspired the staff of the Council to… Continue Reading
NCIPL Webinars — December 5 and 7Dec 5, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director NCIPL Webinars — December 5 and 7 Now, more than ever, we need you to put your faith into action. On April 29,… Continue Reading
Maps Again Key to Power, RightsDec 5, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Maps Again Key to Power, Rights No one reading this post is likely to pull a brain muscle describing ways in which… Continue Reading
More than 300 NC Clergy Sign-On to Speak LoveDec 3, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director More than 300 NC Clergy Sign-On to Speak Love A full-page ad in Sunday’s Raleigh News & Observer will include the signatures of more than… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 4Dec 3, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 4 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
The Cuban Church in a Post-Castro WorldDec 1, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director The Cuban Church in a Post-Castro World In September, I had an opportunity to travel to Cuba with Witness for Peace as part… Continue Reading
Advent Calendar to Support Immigrants and RefugeesNov 29, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Advent Calendar to Support Immigrants and Refugees Today when I logged onto Facebook, among all the heartbreaking news in our world (some from credible sources,… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 27Nov 26, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 27 Excerpted from How Will We Welcome the Prince of Peace? An Advent Guide for Lectionary Year… Continue Reading
Becoming the Church Together and Including YouthNov 25, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Becoming the Church Together and Including Youth Earlier this month, the North Carolina Conference hosted its annual Pilgrimage event, a time when several… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: IntroductionNov 25, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Advent Guide: Introduction In the absence of kindness and consideration, we have become less civil and more mean-spirited with… Continue Reading
Be Thankful for Immigrants and Indigenous PeopleNov 23, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Be Thankful for Immigrants and Indigenous People Almost 400 years ago, in what is now Massachusetts, a group of newly arrived immigrants from… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Blessings from the CouncilNov 23, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Thanksgiving Blessings from the Council Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,… Continue Reading
Faith Leaders: Add Your Name to Speak LoveNov 20, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Faith Leaders: Add Your Name to Speak Love On the weekend of December 2-4, the Council has called on NC faith leaders to shape… Continue Reading
Plots Thicken in Election’s Aftermath — UPDATEDNov 18, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Plots Thicken in Election’s Aftermath — UPDATED Donald Trump’s campaign for the presidency was a waste-pit wallow through a sludge of fear and… Continue Reading
Nina Voli: Duke University Must be a Climate LeaderNov 17, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Nina Voli: Duke University Must be a Climate Leader Council intern and Duke Divinity School student Nina Voli contributed a powerful column to The Chronicle… Continue Reading
Mourn, Pray, Serve, OrganizeNov 16, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Mourn, Pray, Serve, Organize Last week’s election has left a lot of people filled with anxiety and uncertainty, especially our… Continue Reading
Knowing the TruthNov 15, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Knowing the Truth Remarks delivered by Jennifer Copeland at a November 15 press conference in Fayetteville opposing the Atlantic… Continue Reading
December 2-4: Preach LoveNov 14, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director December 2-4: Preach Love The North Carolina Council of Churches is calling on people of faith and leaders of the… Continue Reading
A Troubling Choice, Yet Glimmers of HopeNov 11, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate A Troubling Choice, Yet Glimmers of Hope Those of us aligned with the Council of Churches share a political outlook whose priorities include… Continue Reading
Advent Guide Focuses on PeaceNov 10, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Advent Guide Focuses on Peace The NC Council of Churches has never taken peace for granted. Indeed, along with our work… Continue Reading
Community Contributes to Our WholenessNov 10, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Community Contributes to Our Wholeness Partners in Health and Wholeness ambitiously endeavors to work for and toward issues of mind, body,… Continue Reading
A Prayer to Heal the NationNov 9, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director A Prayer to Heal the Nation Faith in Public Life, the Skinner Leadership Institute, and Values Partnership will offer a prayer for the… Continue Reading
Separating Church and Hate Since 1935Nov 9, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Separating Church and Hate Since 1935 We work toward a church that is all-loving. That’s what we’ve always done and that’s what… Continue Reading
Christian Unity Committee Offers Workshop: Getting to Know our Muslim NeighborNov 8, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Christian Unity Committee Offers Workshop: Getting to Know our Muslim Neighbor On December 2, the Council’s Christian Unity Committee will offer a workshop intended to help Christians… Continue Reading
NC Family Featured in Video on Need for Medicaid ExpansionNov 7, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director NC Family Featured in Video on Need for Medicaid Expansion By Nina Voli, Duke Divinity School Intern Although the Affordable Care Act expanded health care coverage to… Continue Reading
NC Council of Churches Stands with Standing RockNov 6, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director NC Council of Churches Stands with Standing Rock Many of us have been following with great interest the resistance of Native Americans in North… Continue Reading
Voting — Finish StrongNov 3, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Voting — Finish Strong For decades, the NC Council of Churches has encouraged full and unfettered access to the polls… Continue Reading
Staying Healthy in the Midst of Clean UpNov 3, 2016Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Staying Healthy in the Midst of Clean Up Clean up continues in Eastern North Carolina following the devastation of Hurricane Matthew. The stress is… Continue Reading
Dia de los Muertos: Honor for the Dead; Justice for the LivingNov 2, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Dia de los Muertos: Honor for the Dead; Justice for the Living By Nina Voli, Duke Divinity School Intern Historically, the celebration of Halloween has its origins in… Continue Reading
Local Measures Also MatterNov 1, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Local Measures Also Matter There’s more to pay attention to when voting down the ballot than just the Governor’s race,… Continue Reading
First in NC: Screening of “Before the Flood” in Raleigh on November 3Oct 29, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director First in NC: Screening of “Before the Flood” in Raleigh on November 3 Join North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light and the NC Council of Churches for a first… Continue Reading
Faith and Equality Sunday — October 30Oct 28, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Faith and Equality Sunday — October 30 Early voting in North Carolina is on pace with some of the best years on record. In… Continue Reading
Community IDs Aren’t Only for ImmigrantsOct 28, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Community IDs Aren’t Only for Immigrants In the midst of election season, I have been reminded once again of the importance of… Continue Reading
At Campaign Trail’s End, Voters RuleOct 27, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate At Campaign Trail’s End, Voters Rule As the 2016 campaign season grinds along the final stretch toward Election Day on Nov. 8… Continue Reading
Stand Up and VoteOct 25, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Stand Up and Vote So far, our family of five has stood in line, collectively, for five hours and 15… Continue Reading
USDA Approves Emergency Food Benefits for Matthew Victims Through 10/26Oct 24, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness USDA Approves Emergency Food Benefits for Matthew Victims Through 10/26 Residents in 18 counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew are eligible for emergency food benefits through a… Continue Reading
Faith Groups Keep Pushing for Solar Access in NCOct 24, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Faith Groups Keep Pushing for Solar Access in NC As the North Carolina Court of Appeals considers a Greensboro church’s use of a popular solar… Continue Reading
Early Voting has Begun — Now is the Time to Head to the PollsOct 21, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Early Voting has Begun — Now is the Time to Head to the Polls Early voting has started across North Carolina. Going to the polls now reduces the chance of delays and complications… Continue Reading
Information for Voting in Eastern NCOct 20, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Information for Voting in Eastern NC Those impacted by Hurricane Matthew in the eastern part of the state still want to vote,… Continue Reading
PHW Certification Deadline Extended to November 15Oct 14, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy PHW Certification Deadline Extended to November 15 The Partners in Health and Wholeness program originally had an October 31 deadline for our 2016… Continue Reading
Vote Your Values and Take a FriendOct 13, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Vote Your Values and Take a Friend Remarks delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference with the NC NAACP in… Continue Reading
Voting 2016 – What You Need to Know to Be Sure Your Ballot CountsOct 11, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Voting 2016 – What You Need to Know to Be Sure Your Ballot Counts By George Reed, Retired Executive Director of the NC Council of Churches There has been a… Continue Reading
Prayers for Those Impacted by MatthewOct 10, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Prayers for Those Impacted by Matthew We pray for all those impacted by Hurricane Matthew’s devastation. May we be faithful in our commitment… Continue Reading
A Month to Reflect on Energy EfficiencyOct 7, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director A Month to Reflect on Energy Efficiency October is National Energy Awareness Month and the NC Council of Churches wants to empower congregations… Continue Reading
Starting the Conversation About Mental HealthOct 6, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Starting the Conversation About Mental Health It happens to be Mental Illness Awareness Week, which comes days after I was able to take part… Continue Reading
Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred: A Recap of the WeekOct 4, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Keeping Sacred Spaces Sacred: A Recap of the Week In September, the Council had the opportunity to partner with Americans United for Separation of Church… Continue Reading
Growing a Partnership with Environmental Defense FundOct 3, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Growing a Partnership with Environmental Defense Fund Two weeks ago I was selected as the keynote speaker at the Environmental Defense Fund NC’s… Continue Reading
Trump, Business Values and H.B. 2Oct 1, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Trump, Business Values and H.B. 2 Donald Trump may strike a populist, anti-big business note a la Bernie Sanders from time to… Continue Reading
Ways to Encourage Faithful Voters in This Election SeasonSep 27, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Ways to Encourage Faithful Voters in This Election Season As the election approaches, many people of faith are turning to clergy for advice and assistance… Continue Reading
Speak PeaceSep 25, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Speak Peace Remarks delivered on September 21 by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference marking the… Continue Reading
Sore AfraidSep 23, 2016The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Sore Afraid We are “sore afraid.” But not like the shepherds in the hills around Bethlehem on the… Continue Reading
Proposed H.B. 2 Deal Falls ShortSep 19, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Proposed H.B. 2 Deal Falls Short Who can blame North Carolina’s restaurant and hotel operators for wishing the whole House Bill 2… Continue Reading
Bad Law vs. Big GamesSep 17, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Bad Law vs. Big Games When ultra-visible organizations with major economic leverage press for political change, sometimes the right thing to… Continue Reading
Inclusive Climate Adaptation and Resilience BuildingSep 16, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Inclusive Climate Adaptation and Resilience Building The impacts of climate variability and change affect everyone, but they disproportionately affect vulnerable populations with… Continue Reading
Celebrate Citizenship Day by Attending the Faith & Immigration SummitSep 15, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Celebrate Citizenship Day by Attending the Faith & Immigration Summit September 17 marks Citizenship and Constitution Day, a combined event that commemorates the anniversary of the… Continue Reading
Concord UMC: Planting Seeds and Watching Hearts GrowSep 14, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Concord UMC: Planting Seeds and Watching Hearts Grow By Kaitlyn Brodar, PHW Intern As the health lead for Concord UMC in Graham, NC, Donna… Continue Reading
Supporting NC’s Public Colleges and UniversitiesSep 12, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Supporting NC’s Public Colleges and Universities A couple of weeks ago, I turned and walked away from our youngest son, got into… Continue Reading
Early Voting Draws SupportSep 9, 2016Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Early Voting Draws Support The folks in North Carolina who want to make it harder rather than easier for people… Continue Reading
Health, Wholeness, and Climate Change?Sep 9, 2016Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Health, Wholeness, and Climate Change? “Partners in Health and Wholeness, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed… Continue Reading
