Strength in Unity, Peace through Justice
Sandy Irving has been involved with the Council’s work for many years. She currently serves as the Volunteer for Health Care, worker’s rights and other federal issues. Sandy is an activist grandmother of six, a Presbyterian, and a retired research associate from the Biostatistics Department of the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Public Health. She currently serves on the board of NC Peace Action.
View All StaffKeep Awake during this season of Advent. Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration shares his reflections encouraging us to keep awake by overcoming our fears on this Third Sunday of Advent. Read more at the link: ncchurches.org/2022/… #KeepAwake #adventure pic.twitter.com/1XD4…
Join people from across the NC for a march & rally demanding commutation of our state's 135 death sentences. Let's invest resources in healing not killing. Come out on Dec. 10 to tell Gov. Cooper No More Death Row! #NoMoreDeathRow #DecarcerateNowNC events.r20.constantc… pic.twitter.com/P2dQ…
Today, December 1, is World AIDS day. As people of faith, we believe that we are all made in God’s image and we stand with our brothers, sisters, friends, and neighbors, living with HIV. #WorldAIDSDay #HIV pic.twitter.com/Nc8k…
The holiday season is upon us: a time when we're expected to feel joy and gratitude, spend time with family, & relax. Cooking, shopping, hosting, & juggling family dynamics can lead us into a state of 'frantic doing. Join us as we move into Sacred Being ncchurches.ourpowerb… pic.twitter.com/L1Qm…
Dr. MLK Jr. reminded us that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” Change takes time, but it does happen and we must “Keep Awake” to the many opportunities to join in God’s justice work. Donate this #GivingTuesday2022 google.com/url?q=htt…
We are proud to join @MinorityHealth in continued efforts to achieve health equity for #AmericanIndian and #AlaskaNative communities this #NativeAmerican Heritage Month and throughout the year: minorityhealth.hhs.g…. pic.twitter.com/z03Y…
RT @FaithCompassWFU What about kissing? The fact is that HIV cannot be transmitted through saliva. However, because HIV can be transmitted through blood, in very rare instances, transmission can occur if both partners have sores or bleeding gums. #HIVawareness #UequalsU #faithcompassWFU pic.twitter.com/KgVj…
RT @ncchurches This week! Read more about the amazing workshops we have lined up to discuss the intersections of health and faith! publicnewsservice.or…
Did you know we have an activity break at the Faith Health Summit? Check out all the opportunities that we have during the afternoon session. #MindfulTogether #FaithandHealthSummit2022 pic.twitter.com/7WHS…
Did you know we have an activity break at the Faith Health Summit? Join @rafiusa @CTTTNC for our first Pop-up Farmer's Market #MindfulTogether #FaithandHealthSummit2022 pic.twitter.com/J33h…
RT @Hindus4HR At yesterday's @greenfaithworld action, our ED @SunitaSunitaV gave a #Diwali prayer and performed a ritual to support #Faiths4Climate #HindusForClimateJustice 📸: Erik McGregor twitter.com/Hindus4H… pic.twitter.com/WacZ…
RT @Brian_misiati Nations worldwide have to make major Shift to Clean, renewable Energy soon, if they are to restrain climate change to 1.5° #Faiths4Climate @greenfaithworld @merynewarah @Paganyo @samKaloki @Lynno16 @BandaRoberts @dianaroseouma pic.twitter.com/bTcv…
RT @greenfaithworld From Nairobi, Kenya to New York, US, the message is clear: PEOPLE, NOT OIL PROFITS. @BlackRock & @Total : People of faith won't stand for climate destruction! #Faiths4Climate twitter.com/Brian_mi… pic.twitter.com/FAD1…
RT @greenfaithworld Faith leaders were just placed under arrest while praying that @BlackRock will: 1.) Stop new fossil fuel funding 2.) An investment in clean energy, and 3.) Enact policies by and for Indigenous peoples. #Faiths4Climate @JYCM_ 📷: @Bike_at_W4 pic.twitter.com/yn1c…
RT @WRIClimate NEW report by @WRIClimate finds that the countries’ latest #NDCs aim to cut emissions by 7% from 2019 levels by 2030. While this is progress, it pales in comparison to the 43% reduction needed this decade to limit warming to 1.5°C. Read more: