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January 2020
The Hard Truth: Moving the Community Toward Change
Join The Encouraging Place and the NC Council of Churches for a conversation about race led by Debby Irving, author of Waking Up White. Since racism taps into our deepest fears and longings, understanding how it works is the key to breaking down barriers that interfere with best intentions. Though the focus of this event is awakening white community members, all are welcome and voices and perspectives of people of color are encouraged and honored. In her book Waking Up White,…
Find out more »February 2020
Uniting Communities for Public Education Excellence — Alamance
Are you supportive of public education and want to engage with others in effective advocacy? The North Carolina Council of Churches and the Alamance Chapter of the NAACP Public Education Committees invites you to a program for dialogue and coalition building with Dr. David Campt, Principal consultant at the Dialogue Company. This 2.5 hour training session will be based on a combination of education and interpersonal dialogue including these main points in the struggle for racial equity as it has…
Find out more »Uniting Communities for Public Education Excellence — Salisbury
Are you supportive public education and want to engage with others in effective advocacy? The North Carolina Council of Churches Public Education Committee and Milford Hills United Methodist Church (UMC) invites you to a program for dialogue and coalition building with Dr. David Campt, Principal consultant at the Dialogue Company. This 2.5 hour training session will be based on a combination of education and interpersonal dialogue including these main points in the struggle for racial equity as it has played…
Find out more »March 2020
Uniting Communities for Public Education Excellence — Wilson
Are you supportive of public education and want to engage with others in effective advocacy? The North Carolina Council of Churches Public Education Committee and West Nash United Methodist Church (UMC) invites you to a program for dialogue and coalition building with Dr. David Campt, Principal consultant at the Dialogue Company. This 2.5 hour training session will be based on a combination of education and interpersonal dialogue including these main points in the struggle for racial equity as it has…
Find out more »Embracing the Body: Renewing the Mind: Engaging the Spirit
“Jeremiah 31:25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint” We invite you to celebrate with us at the fourth PHW Faith and Health Summit and first Western North Carolina Faith and Health Summit on March 13, 2020 in Hickory, NC: Congregations filled with people who believe that places of faith can support healthier communities Communities that are being transformed by the work of faithful congregations God’s care made visible in the places we live, eat and play That…
Find out more »2020 NC Farmworker Institute
We invite you to participate in this annual gathering of agencies, organizations, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families. Summit participants share skills, knowledge, and resources through presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities. Farmworker advocates from across the state will have the chance to learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. Early bird registration is $50 before March 12 and includes a light breakfast, lunch and materials. On March…
Find out more »April 2020
The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds Clergy Breakfast
Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? Are you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? If so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts, you will learn about the state of our state, what is harm reduction, and what congregations can do to get involved. Click Here…
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