October is National Substance Use Prevention MonthOctober 16Elizabeth Brewington, Opioid Response Program Coordinator October is National Substance Use Prevention Month Do you remember the public service announcement video titled “This Is Your Brain on Drugs?” This… Continue Reading
The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second ChapterOctober 12Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life’s Second Chapter “Quite simply, human relationship is as essential to our well-being as food and water.” –former Surgeon… Continue Reading
Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, and Sacred Work (Part I)October 9Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, and Sacred Work (Part I) “Racism is a mental health issue because racism causes trauma”- Mental Health America. This is a… Continue Reading
Caring for Elderly Loved Ones During COVID-19July 26Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Caring for Elderly Loved Ones During COVID-19 As the daughter of parents who are deep into their eighties, these past four months have… Continue Reading
World Hepatitis Day: Finding the Missing MillionsJuly 24Elizabeth Brewington, Opioid Response Program Coordinator World Hepatitis Day: Finding the Missing Millions July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, and this year’s theme is designed to raise awareness and… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Free COVID-19 TestingJuly 23Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Free COVID-19 Testing Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Sacred SpacesJune 5Elizabeth Brewington, Opioid Response Program Coordinator Sacred Spaces What does “sacred space” mean to you? This is the question I asked during my first… Continue Reading
Blessed Are Those Who MournJune 4Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Blessed Are Those Who Mourn As of this morning, Thursday, June 4, the Raleigh News & Observer reported that Covid-19 has… Continue Reading
Cherishing the Elderly Among UsMay 28Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Cherishing the Elderly Among Us May is Mother’s Day. It is high school and college graduations, Memorial Day weekend barbecues and… Continue Reading
Happy Mental Health Month!May 14Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Happy Mental Health Month! May is Mental Health Month! Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) is committed to equipping faith… Continue Reading
Statement on Staying HomeApril 24North Carolina Council of Churches Statement on Staying Home Approved by the Executive Committee of the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council on April… Continue Reading
Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19April 6Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19 This “new normal” of social distancing has been weighing on our minds, hearts, and souls. We… Continue Reading
Virus Threat’s Harsh LightMarch 14Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Virus Threat’s Harsh Light The rapidly unfolding global coronavirus crisis can’t help but get us thinking in a familiar vein:… Continue Reading
Faithful Responses to COVID 19March 13Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Faithful Responses to COVID 19 Handwashing, covering sneezes, and social distancing techniques abound. We recommend the North Carolina Department of Health… Continue Reading
Cherish Your HeartMarch 4Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Cherish Your Heart When I was a kid my friends and I would sometimes, in the middle of a… Continue Reading
Reflections on the 2019 Eastern Faith and Health SummitFebruary 4Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Reflections on the 2019 Eastern Faith and Health Summit The Partners in Health and Wholeness Eastern NC Summit, titled “Mindful Together: Our Health Connects Us… Continue Reading
Thank You NC 100 Mile Challenge Churches: You Inspire Us!January 27Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Thank You NC 100 Mile Challenge Churches: You Inspire Us! 5 years old to 90 years old 36 congregations (known) 50,000 miles and counting parks/neighborhoods/rivers/labyrinths prayer,… Continue Reading
Spotlight: St. Stephen Church of ChristDec 19, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: St. Stephen Church of Christ Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Woodleaf United Methodist ChurchNov 8, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Woodleaf United Methodist Church Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
2020 Open Enrollment: What You Need to KnowNov 7, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate 2020 Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know The period to enroll or renew health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began… Continue Reading
November is National Caregivers MonthOct 14, 2019Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging November is National Caregivers Month According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, in 2015, approximately 43.5 million caregivers provided… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist ChurchSep 5, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Medicaid Expansion: Doing the Right ThingApr 19, 2019Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Medicaid Expansion: Doing the Right Thing The people of North Carolina pay federal taxes. Our tax dollars help fund the 90 percent… Continue Reading
Experience NC in the NC 100-mile ChallengeApr 4, 2019Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Experience NC in the NC 100-mile Challenge What is the NC 100-mile challenge? It’s an initiative launched by North Carolina State Parks to… Continue Reading
The Gospel and Closing the Medicaid GapMar 21, 2019Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director The Gospel and Closing the Medicaid Gap The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference earlier today… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019Feb 12, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – February 12, 2019 The 2019 Long Session of the General Assembly is now in full swing. As a result… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian ChurchSep 28, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian Church Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Vetting the Vote: Medicaid ExpansionSep 21, 2018Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Vetting the Vote: Medicaid Expansion With every seat in the NC General Assembly being contested this year, the Nov 6, 2018… Continue Reading
Less is Not More with New Health Insurance ChangesAug 29, 2018Keegan Cheleden, Duke Divinity School Intern Less is Not More with New Health Insurance Changes The Trump Administration recently issued new rules regarding the length of short-term health insurance plans, temporary… Continue Reading
Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion ChurchAug 14, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Improving the State of North CarolinaJul 3, 2018Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate Improving the State of North Carolina “Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees”~Isaiah 10:1 The North Carolina… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Real Life MinistriesJun 30, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Real Life Ministries Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
1 Church/10 People/100 Miles/$1000Jun 26, 2018Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support 1 Church/10 People/100 Miles/$1000 Have you noticed what happens when you step outside? Your breathing regulates, your mind clears, sometimes… Continue Reading
Council Welcomes Elizabeth Brewington to Partners in Health and WholenessJun 14, 2018Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Council Welcomes Elizabeth Brewington to Partners in Health and Wholeness The NC Council of Churches was recently awarded an eighteen-month grant to promote compassionate solutions, based… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Bryson City UMCJun 1, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Bryson City UMC Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
May is Mental Health MonthMay 16, 2018Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy May is Mental Health Month May is Mental Health Month. This offers intentional opportunity to think proactively about mental health, its… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian ChurchMay 14, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian Church Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
The Perfect Gift for Mother’s DayMay 10, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day As Mother’s Day approaches, we honor, remember, and celebrate all of the strong women in our… Continue Reading
Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-Grant Cycle Now OpenMay 3, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Partners in Health and Wholeness Mini-Grant Cycle Now Open The Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) Summer Mini-Grant Cycle is now open. Mini-grants are a… Continue Reading
Politics of EatingApr 24, 2018Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Politics of Eating Sermon originally delivered at the Jack Crum Conference at Highlands United Methodist Church in Raleigh on… Continue Reading
Children and a Healthy Start to Life: Understanding Stress and Trauma’s ImpactApr 3, 2018Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Children and a Healthy Start to Life: Understanding Stress and Trauma’s Impact As I work with various communities, a returning issue I hear about is the first 2000… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMCMar 27, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMC Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
PHW Expands and Welcomes New StaffMar 8, 2018Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness PHW Expands and Welcomes New Staff The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Josie Walker and Karen… Continue Reading
Spotlight: St. John AMEFeb 28, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: St. John AME Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
Apply Today for a PHW Mini-GrantFeb 13, 2018Katie Withers, NC State MSW Intern Apply Today for a PHW Mini-Grant There are less than two weeks remaining to apply for a Partners in Health and Wholeness… Continue Reading
The Severity of the FluJan 29, 2018Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy The Severity of the Flu This flu season is notably harsh and even deadly in some circumstances. According to North Carolina… Continue Reading
Spotlight: Bethel Christian AssemblyJan 15, 2018Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Bethel Christian Assembly Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is… Continue Reading
An Important Reminder – Less than 5 Days Remain to Get Insurance through the Affordable Care ActDec 11, 2017Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness An Important Reminder – Less than 5 Days Remain to Get Insurance through the Affordable Care Act If you do not have insurance through an employer or other group plan, the Affordable Care… Continue Reading
Winding Down National Diabetes Month with Partners in Health and WholenessNov 30, 2017Josie Walker, PHW Regional Coordinator Winding Down National Diabetes Month with Partners in Health and Wholeness It isn’t too late to practice prevention. In North Carolina alone, an estimated 750,000 people have… Continue Reading
Thanksgiving NotesNov 22, 2017Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Thanksgiving Notes Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with… Continue Reading
Navigating the Health Insurance MarketplaceNov 18, 2017Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace Open enrollment to sign up for or renew health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)… Continue Reading
PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank YouOct 30, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator PHW Faith and Health Summit: Thank You It has been a little over a week since our third PHW Faith and Health Summit,… Continue Reading
Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power PlanOct 10, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Don’t let Trump Repeal and Replace our Clean Power Plan After failing to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, the Trump administration now has its… Continue Reading
Faith and Health Summit Spotlight: Mental Health WorkshopsOct 9, 2017Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Faith and Health Summit Spotlight: Mental Health Workshops Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join us in Greensboro on Friday, October 20,… Continue Reading
Join Us for the PHW Faith and Health SummitOct 5, 2017Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness Join Us for the PHW Faith and Health Summit On Thursday, October 19th Partners in Health and Wholeness will host our 2017 Faith and Health… Continue Reading
Suicide Awareness Prevention: Shalom Instead of SilenceSep 27, 2017Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Suicide Awareness Prevention: Shalom Instead of Silence September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Our work at Partners in Health and Wholeness, and with… Continue Reading
The Affordable Care Act TodaySep 22, 2017Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness The Affordable Care Act Today The Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to be one of the most divisive laws passed in… Continue Reading
Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography ContestAug 23, 2017Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Partners in Health and Wholeness Announces Photography Contest They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we want to hear what you… Continue Reading
Thankful and Ever Vigilant When it Comes to Health CareJul 28, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Thankful and Ever Vigilant When it Comes to Health Care We find ourselves in a better place than we might have been when it comes to… Continue Reading
What the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote Means for Health CareJul 25, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director What the Senate’s Motion to Proceed Vote Means for Health Care The U.S. Senate’s vote this afternoon moves the debate forward to potentially repeal and replace the… Continue Reading
July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely TodayJul 25, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely Today It appears that the U.S. Senate will vote today on some sort of health care action.… Continue Reading
Wood Pellet Plant Would Be Environmental InjusticeJul 22, 2017Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness Wood Pellet Plant Would Be Environmental Injustice More than 10,000 individuals and 50 organizations have signed a petition asking Governor Cooper to revoke… Continue Reading
Senate May Still Vote on Health Care; Please Keep CallingJul 21, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Senate May Still Vote on Health Care; Please Keep Calling No one seems completely clear on whether the Senate will vote next week on health care… Continue Reading
Revised Health Care Bill, Same Devastating EffectsJul 14, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations Revised Health Care Bill, Same Devastating Effects Yesterday, the Senate unveiled a revised version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act. According to a… Continue Reading
Healing MiraclesJul 7, 2017Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Healing Miracles Just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled her for eighteen years.… Continue Reading
Rising Up with Richmond CountyJul 1, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Rising Up with Richmond County “Biomass” may sound like a clean idea, but it actually means cutting down and turning trees… Continue Reading
Doomed Veto Spotlights Budget FlawsJun 30, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Doomed Veto Spotlights Budget Flaws Presented with a new state budget that, whatever its occasional virtues, is mainly about easing tax… Continue Reading
With Prescription Medication, Verify Before You BuyJun 29, 2017Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness With Prescription Medication, Verify Before You Buy Would you be Surprised to know 97 percent of online pharmacies are illegitimate? The North Carolina… Continue Reading
Health Care CBO Score Proves Potential HarmJun 27, 2017Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations Health Care CBO Score Proves Potential Harm Late yesterday afternoon the Congressional Budget Office released their score of the Senate’s proposed health care… Continue Reading
Senate Health Care Plan Released: Would Make the Most Vulnerable More SoJun 22, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Senate Health Care Plan Released: Would Make the Most Vulnerable More So Members of the United States Senate have released their proposed health care plan, all 142 pages… Continue Reading
New Budget with Old Agenda Falls ShortJun 22, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate New Budget with Old Agenda Falls Short By now the strategy is familiar – the strategy used by the N.C. General Assembly’s Republican… Continue Reading
Senate Health Care Plan — Let’s Keep CallingJun 21, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Senate Health Care Plan — Let’s Keep Calling As the Senate continues its secret deliberations on a health care plan that will effect all… Continue Reading
Thursday, June 15 — NC Health Care Call-in DayJun 14, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Thursday, June 15 — NC Health Care Call-in Day The Council’s commitment to health care as a basic justice issue dates back decades. Significant progress… Continue Reading
Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate MovementJun 1, 2017Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Now what? Staying Engaged and Grow the Interfaith Climate Movement We were already living in a time of profound consequence. President Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the… Continue Reading
Gun Bill Advances in GA; National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2Jun 1, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Gun Bill Advances in GA; National Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2 Consider the shame of the North Carolina General Assembly working to rush through a bill that… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 2017Jennifer 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
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
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
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
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
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
Women and WagesMar 8, 2017Jennifer 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
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
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
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
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
Keeping With CommunityJan 29, 2017Jennifer 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Rural Oasis: Conetoe Family Life CenterDec 28, 2016Jessica 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
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
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
Join in the Support of Belhaven’s Pungo HospitalDec 16, 2016Jessica 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
Community Contributes to Our WholenessNov 10, 2016Jessica 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
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
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
PHW Certification Deadline Extended to November 15Oct 14, 2016Jessica 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
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
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
PHW Success Story- Corinth AME Zion, Siler CitySep 2, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness PHW Success Story- Corinth AME Zion, Siler City By Kaitlyn Brodar, PHW Intern I recently had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Norma Boone,… Continue Reading
PHW Success Story- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, DurhamAug 24, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness PHW Success Story- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, Durham By Kaitlyn Brodar, PHW Intern St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is a gold-level PHW congregation in Durham,… Continue Reading
PHW Success Story- Soul Harvest Apostolic Church, Spring LakeAug 12, 2016Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness PHW Success Story- Soul Harvest Apostolic Church, Spring Lake By Kaitlyn Brodar, PHW Intern The Soul Harvest Apostolic Church is a gold-level PHW congregation that… Continue Reading
Changing the ViewAug 11, 2016Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Changing the View This sermon was preached on August 6, 2016 at the Church Women United Leadership Conference. Then… Continue Reading
August is National Breastfeeding MonthAug 4, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator August is National Breastfeeding Month Did you know that August is National Breastfeeding Month and that this week is World Breastfeeding… Continue Reading
Untapped Resources: A Treasure for One Congregation and Their CommunityJul 22, 2016Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Untapped Resources: A Treasure for One Congregation and Their Community July 16, 2016 is the 2-month mark since Regional Coordinator for Western North Carolina became my… Continue Reading
Gun Violence and Public HealthJul 15, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Gun Violence and Public Health New York City’s Health Commissioner, Dr. Mary Bassett, recently published a blog on the Huffington Post… Continue Reading
Health Insurance for All Means Healthier ChildrenJul 8, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator Health Insurance for All Means Healthier Children All children deserve to have a strong start in life and the chance to become a… Continue Reading
Eating FaithfullyJul 7, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Eating Faithfully What does it mean to eat faithfully? This is a deeply personal, yet essentially communal question… Continue Reading
New Staff Members Join the CouncilJul 2, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director New Staff Members Join the Council The Council gained two new staff members in May. Meet Nicole Johnson and Jessica Stokes below.
Five Questions Answered on Medicaid ExpansionJun 16, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator Five Questions Answered on Medicaid Expansion Why are health care premiums steadily going up? Gallup polls at the end of 2015 found… Continue Reading
A Reminder of EvelynJun 11, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director A Reminder of Evelyn By George Reed, Retired Executive Director of the NC Council of Churches The New York Times… Continue Reading
The Effort to Expand Medicaid in North Carolina ContinuesJun 4, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator The Effort to Expand Medicaid in North Carolina Continues As the General Assembly’s biennial short session continues, Medicaid expansion continues to be a hot issue… Continue Reading
PHW Reminder: Certify in May to Qualify for Mini-Grants in JuneMay 25, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director PHW Reminder: Certify in May to Qualify for Mini-Grants in June Certification in the Council’s Partners in Health and Wholeness program is up and running. Faith communities… Continue Reading
Creating Healthier Food Pantries: Workshop and LunchMay 17, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Creating Healthier Food Pantries: Workshop and Lunch Every congregation I have worked with has collected and donated food as a part of their… Continue Reading
2016 Critical Issues Seminar — Register for WorkshopsApr 5, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2016 Critical Issues Seminar — Register for Workshops Registration for 2016 Critical Issues Seminar workshops is now available online. If you have not yet… Continue Reading
Reform Medicaid by Expanding ItApr 4, 2016Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate Reform Medicaid by Expanding It Remarks delivered on March 30 by Volunteer Program Associate Sandy Irving at the Raleigh public hearing… Continue Reading
State Medicaid Reform Could Be an Opportunity for ExpansionMar 16, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator State Medicaid Reform Could Be an Opportunity for Expansion Several public hearings have been planned around the state over the next few months to receive… Continue Reading
The Path Toward Energy Justice: Creating a Climate for ChangeMar 4, 2016Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director The Path Toward Energy Justice: Creating a Climate for Change Infographic by Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn / The Nation. Shutterstock images from Lorelyn Medina, Agusto Cabral The… Continue Reading
Medicaid Expansion Benefits Everyone in NCMar 2, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator Medicaid Expansion Benefits Everyone in NC There is little dispute that Medicaid expansion stands to benefit more than 400,000 uninsured North Carolinians… Continue Reading
Farmworkers and the ACAFeb 26, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Farmworkers and the ACA The deadline for enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace came and went at the end of… Continue Reading
“None of These Diseases” – Faith, Justice, and God’s Desire for Healthy CommunityFeb 16, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator “None of These Diseases” – Faith, Justice, and God’s Desire for Healthy Community By Brian Hollingsworth, Partners in Health and Wholeness Intern, Wake Forest University School of Divinity …When… Continue Reading
The ACA and the Latino Community: Challenges and SuccessesFeb 12, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director The ACA and the Latino Community: Challenges and Successes On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act. This law put in place… Continue Reading
New Staff Members Join the CouncilJan 31, 2016Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director New Staff Members Join the Council The Council gained two new staff members in January. Meet Liz Millar and Chris Pernell below.
New Medicaid Expansion Effort Launches — Presentations and Petition AvailableJan 25, 2016Liz Millar, Medicaid Expansion Project Coordinator New Medicaid Expansion Effort Launches — Presentations and Petition Available Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.… Continue Reading
Health Care for Legal Immigrants: Resources and EventsJan 24, 2016Jennie Belle, Former Immigration and Farmworkers Director Health Care for Legal Immigrants: Resources and Events To see this message in Spanish click here. Para ver este mensaje en español haga un… Continue Reading
Wake Divinity School Grooms Young Leaders With SoilJan 13, 2016Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Wake Divinity School Grooms Young Leaders With Soil I have the pleasure of continuing to work with Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith,… Continue Reading
Strive to Revive Maintenance GrantsJan 6, 2016Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants By Nicole Johnson, Strive to Revive Assistant The Strive to Revive (STR) Maintenance Grant Program is… Continue Reading
Partnerships that Work: Linda TyndallJan 6, 2016Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Partnerships that Work: Linda Tyndall Sister Linda Tyndall has been a beautiful champion for health and faith outreach in Lumberton. Without her,… Continue Reading
Pre-Diabetic?Dec 30, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Pre-Diabetic? I just found out that I was pre-diabetic. This has never shown up in my blood… Continue Reading
Kneading Bread Over the HolidaysDec 22, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Kneading Bread Over the Holidays Waking up at 4:30 in the morning, oven alerting the baker to the first batch of… Continue Reading
Announcing Strive to Revive Maintenance GrantsDec 21, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Announcing Strive to Revive Maintenance Grants By Nicole Johnson, Strive to Revive Assistant The Council is excited to announce our upcoming Strive… Continue Reading
We’re Hiring: PHW Regional Coordinators in Western and Eastern NCDec 18, 2015Monica Motley, Former Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness We’re Hiring: PHW Regional Coordinators in Western and Eastern NC The Council is hiring two full-time Partners in Health and Wholeness Regional Coordinators, one to serve… Continue Reading
Congregations Provide Great Feedback for PHW Certification ImprovementsDec 16, 2015Monica Motley, Former Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Congregations Provide Great Feedback for PHW Certification Improvements A big thank you to the 33 congregational participants in the PHW Certification Survey. Valuable feedback and suggestions… Continue Reading
PHW Intern ReflectionsDec 6, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator PHW Intern Reflections By Brian Hollingsworth, PHW Intern, Wake Forest University School of Divinity A few years ago, my… Continue Reading
CNN Honors Rev. Richard Joyner of Conetoe Family Life CenterNov 21, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator CNN Honors Rev. Richard Joyner of Conetoe Family Life Center The garden at Conetoe Family Life Center in Conetoe, NC is more than just about growing… Continue Reading
Learning to Grieve, Part 2Nov 18, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Learning to Grieve, Part 2 Grieving is a healthy response to life’s brokenness. When we grieve we allow our emotions to… Continue Reading
Job Opening — Application Deadline November 30Nov 17, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Job Opening — Application Deadline November 30 The Council is hiring a full-time position for our Partners in Health and Wholeness program. Responsibilities for the Project… Continue Reading
Learning to Grieve, Part INov 15, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Learning to Grieve, Part I I love the dark mornings, the tints of grey in the sky foreshadowing the brightness to… Continue Reading
Grant to Help HCFANC & Council Work on Medicaid ExpansionOct 28, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Grant to Help HCFANC & Council Work on Medicaid Expansion Health Care for All NC and the NC Council of Churches have received a grant from… Continue Reading
Updated ACA and Medicaid Expansion Resources AvailableOct 23, 2015Rose Gurkin, Former Program Associate for Administration Updated ACA and Medicaid Expansion Resources Available The open enrollment period for the Healthcare Marketplace will open on November 1, and the Council’s Affordable Care… Continue Reading
Update: Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference DetailsOct 21, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Update: Healthy Churches 2020 National Conference Details Wednesday-Friday, November 4-6 Hilton Charlotte University Place 8629 Jim Keynes Drive, Charlotte Experience a world-class faculty… Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Collaborative UpdateOct 6, 2015Monica Motley, Former Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Breastfeeding Collaborative Update The Breastfeeding Collaborative (BFC) mini-grant, certification, and training program will not continue at this time. The Partners… Continue Reading
Being Tobacco-Free and HealthierOct 6, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Being Tobacco-Free and Healthier This week is Race to Quit, a campaign to inspire, encourage, and bring awareness to the… Continue Reading
Join the Race to Quit, NCSep 30, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Join the Race to Quit, NC Smoking is the most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death. One out of every five… Continue Reading
Power Plays, Surprises at Session’s EndSep 25, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Power Plays, Surprises at Session’s End These closing weeks, or days, of the General Assembly’s session are sometimes known as the silly… Continue Reading
Budget Struggle’s Bitter EndSep 17, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Budget Struggle’s Bitter End The proverbial elephant labored and, against all hopeful expectations, brought forth a mouse. The “elephants” who… Continue Reading
Healthy Alternatives for Youth GroupsSep 3, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Healthy Alternatives for Youth Groups I was talking with colleagues, friends, and co-laborers who strive for better health on a population… Continue Reading
Three Tips for Beginners to Get Your Congregation HealthierAug 14, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Three Tips for Beginners to Get Your Congregation Healthier I love being in the North Carolina country. There is nothing better than riding with your… Continue Reading
PHW Featured in June Magazine ArticleAug 6, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director PHW Featured in June Magazine Article Earlier this summer, Partners in Health and Wholeness was featured in an Atlanta-based magazine article on… Continue Reading
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing — Register by 8/14Aug 5, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Foundations of Faith Community Nursing — Register by 8/14 Have you ever met a faith community nurse? My guess is that if you have, you know… Continue Reading
Priorities and the Jet that Ate the BudgetJul 25, 2015Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate Priorities and the Jet that Ate the Budget A recent article in Raleigh’s News and Observer focused on the F-35 jet. The American Friends… Continue Reading
Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA DecisionJun 25, 2015George Reed, Former Executive Director Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA Decision The North Carolina Council of Churches celebrates today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act. … Continue Reading
Bills Wink at Polluters, AbusersMay 28, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Bills Wink at Polluters, Abusers For a boatload of lofty, noble and wise sentiments, look no farther than the opening fanfares… Continue Reading
Warm Weather Recipe: Cranberry-Ginger AdeMay 12, 2015Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Warm Weather Recipe: Cranberry-Ginger Ade Looking for a cool and refreshing way to make use of those cranberries you have in… Continue Reading
Justice Advocates Convene for the CauseApr 18, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Justice Advocates Convene for the Cause The Council of Churches’ Legislative Seminar – its top-profile public event of the year – is… Continue Reading
Medicaid Message Packs a PunchMar 27, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Medicaid Message Packs a Punch Call it an exercise in futility? Well, no. There may not be a chance in the… Continue Reading
Diabetes Alert DayMar 24, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Diabetes Alert Day Today is Diabetes Alert Day. Seven million Americans don’t know they have diabetes. African Americans, Hispanics/Latino/as, Native… Continue Reading
Affordable Care Act and TaxesMar 22, 2015George Reed, Former Executive Director Affordable Care Act and Taxes Any of you who have already done your tax return for 2014 have discovered new questions… Continue Reading
We BelieveMar 17, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator We Believe By Nicole Johnson, PHW Intern March is already here, with the official start of spring only… Continue Reading
Council Puts Hot Topics on the TableMar 16, 2015Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Council Puts Hot Topics on the Table The mission of the NC Council of Churches extends into many areas that highlight the links… Continue Reading
Register for 2015 Legislative Seminar — Updated with Workshops and PresentersMar 3, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Register for 2015 Legislative Seminar — Updated with Workshops and Presenters Join us on April 14 at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary for the Council’s 2015… Continue Reading
A Note from PHW’s New DirectorMar 1, 2015Monica Motley, Former Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness A Note from PHW’s New Director Growing up in a household where one of my parents is a community activist and the… Continue Reading
NC Alliance for Health Releases New PollFeb 26, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator NC Alliance for Health Releases New Poll The NC Alliance for Health recently released poll results that show 70% of North Carolina voters are… Continue Reading
Snow Days?Feb 20, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Snow Days? This week has been full of weather disruptions. From school cancellations, missed Ash Wednesday services, to… Continue Reading
Compassion Makes Good ‘Cents’ — It’s AffordableFeb 20, 2015Sandy Irving, Volunteer Program Associate Compassion Makes Good ‘Cents’ — It’s Affordable Our faiths call us to work for justice and show compassion for the “least of these.” … Continue Reading
Share the Love by Caring for YourselfFeb 13, 2015Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Share the Love by Caring for Yourself How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year? I am getting away with a group of… Continue Reading
Welcome Monica Motley as PHW DirectorFeb 3, 2015George Reed, Former Executive Director Welcome Monica Motley as PHW Director I am delighted to announce that we have hired Monica Motley as program director for Partners… Continue Reading
What Frightens Civitas?Jan 28, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director What Frightens Civitas? Apparently I scare Civitas. Maybe it’s my upbringing. I was raised by a single mom (my… Continue Reading
ACA Open Enrollment Deadline — Feb. 15Jan 16, 2015Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director ACA Open Enrollment Deadline — Feb. 15 The open enrollment period for those seeking coverage through the Affordable Care Act ends on February… Continue Reading
Happy, Healthy New Year!Dec 30, 2014Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Happy, Healthy New Year! This is the time of resolutions, health goals, hope for transformation and new beginnings. As you… Continue Reading
Advent — Joy to the WorldDec 21, 2014Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Advent — Joy to the World “Joy to the world! The Lord is come. Let earth receive her king. Let every heart prepare… Continue Reading
Advent — As YourselfDec 16, 2014Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Advent — As Yourself During the holiday season, we celebrate the love of friends and family, and this week of… Continue Reading
Advent – What Peace?Dec 12, 2014Shannon Axtell Martin, PHW Regional Coordinator Advent – What Peace? This second week of Advent is often set aside to reflect on peace. Reflection is a… Continue Reading
2014 Advent GuideNov 24, 2014Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director 2014 Advent Guide The Council’s 2014 Advent Devotional Guide is now available as a free download. Each year, Council staff take… Continue Reading
