A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond SystemAugust 8North Carolina Council of Churches A Resolution to Change the Cash Bail Bond System Approved unanimously on June 7, 2022 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches. Considerable empirical evidence… Continue Reading
A Statement on the Tops Supermarket Shooting in Buffalo, New YorkMay 17North Carolina Council of Churches A Statement on the Tops Supermarket Shooting in Buffalo, New York by The Rev. Dr. Conrad Pridgen, Governing Board President-elect, Presiding Elder of the African Methodist Episcopal… Continue Reading
Bolstering Local Economies & Food Access: Faith Communities & Farmers of ColorMarch 10North Carolina Council of Churches Bolstering Local Economies & Food Access: Faith Communities & Farmers of Color By Justine Post, Come to the Table Program Director, Rural Advancement Foundation, partner of the NC… Continue Reading
Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesFebruary 1The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Calling for Courage: A Response to the Bomb Threats on our Historically Black Colleges and Universities Cowards perpetrate fear and sow discord. Such cowards are hard at work this week creating havoc… Continue Reading
Truth, Justice and ReconciliationJanuary 21The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Truth, Justice and Reconciliation The following remarks were delivered by Executive, Jennifer Copeland, during the public launch of the North… Continue Reading
Stand with Elizabeth CityJun 2, 2021The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Stand with Elizabeth City The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, at the Elizabeth… Continue Reading
A Voice Was HeardMay 10, 2021The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Voice Was Heard The following remarks were presented by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during the public… Continue Reading
This is a Moral EmergencyApr 28, 2021The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director This is a Moral Emergency The following message was presented on April 27, 2021 in Elizabeth City by Executive Director, the… Continue Reading
Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial VerdictApr 21, 2021North Carolina Council of Churches Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing… Continue Reading
Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is SoughtJan 26, 2021North Carolina Council of Churches Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is Sought A resolution drafted by Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate, and adopted by the Governing Board of… Continue Reading
Statement on Systemic RacismJun 2, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Statement on Systemic Racism A resolution adopted by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches, June 2,… Continue Reading
Policy Statement on the Public SchoolsDec 15, 2017North Carolina Council of Churches Policy Statement on the Public Schools Statement on the Public Schools Approved December 5, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North… Continue Reading
Confederate-themed monuments: Time to reassessSep 21, 2017North Carolina Council of Churches Confederate-themed monuments: Time to reassess Issue Statement on Confederate Monuments Approved September 13, 2017 by the Governing Board of the North… Continue Reading
