2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday of AdventNovember 24The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday of Advent Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.O my God, in you I… Continue Reading
2020-2021 Overdose Deaths Heartbreaking RecordNovember 19Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator 2020-2021 Overdose Deaths Heartbreaking Record On November 17, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control released annual data on the number of… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My SoulNovember 17North Carolina Council of Churches 2021 Advent Guide: It Is Well With My Soul How is it with your soul? This was the question asked weekly of those who gathered… Continue Reading
Help for schools: Courts to the rescueNovember 12Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Help for schools: Courts to the rescue In the rough and tumble realm of politics, it can be a hard call as to… Continue Reading
Now at stake: money, schools, powerOctober 26Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Now at stake: money, schools, power Here in the last week of October, almost four months after a new state budget was… Continue Reading
God’s Creative DiversityOctober 12The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director God’s Creative Diversity The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on October 11, 2021 at a… Continue Reading
North Carolina Council of Churches Opposes the Passing of HB 951, “Energy Solutions for North Carolina”October 11North Carolina Council of Churches North Carolina Council of Churches Opposes the Passing of HB 951, “Energy Solutions for North Carolina” **Susannah Tuttle and Jennifer Copeland Available for Interviews** RALEIGH, NC — The North Council of Churches… Continue Reading
September – National Recovery MonthSeptember 20Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator September – National Recovery Month This month we recognize National Recovery Month and celebrate everyone who is in recovery however they… Continue Reading
Lift Every VoiceSeptember 17North Carolina Council of Churches Lift Every Voice This Raleigh Report was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in collaboration with T. Anthony Spearman,… Continue Reading
Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows!September 16Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Welcome Eco-Justice Fellows! We are thrilled to introduce 3 Eco-Justice Connection Fellows that will be joining our NC Council… Continue Reading
Push, shove on public school spendingSeptember 10Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Push, shove on public school spending A momentous clash between North Carolina’s General Assembly and the state’s judicial system looks to be… Continue Reading
Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate TalksSeptember 9Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Vaccine Inequity Threatens to Derail Meaningful Climate Talks Via our NC Interfaith Power & Light campaign, the NC Council of Churches is a part… Continue Reading
NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development DirectorAugust 24Rachel Baker, Communications Director NC Council of Churches Welcomes Fund Development Director The staff of the NC Council of Churches is thrilled to welcome Heidi Peterson as our… Continue Reading
NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New StaffAugust 11Rachel Baker, Communications Director NC Council of Churches Welcomes Two New Staff The staff of the NC Council of Churches is delighted to welcome Sharon Jarrells and Brandy… Continue Reading
Democracy Fights InfectionsAugust 6Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Democracy Fights Infections The coronavirus – now rekindled in a “pandemic of the unvaccinated” – is forcing us yet… Continue Reading
North Carolina Council of Churches Calls on General Assembly to Spend Opioid Settlement Money on Saving LivesAugust 2North Carolina Council of Churches North Carolina Council of Churches Calls on General Assembly to Spend Opioid Settlement Money on Saving Lives **Chris Pernell Available for Interviews** Raleigh, North Carolina — In response to the $26 billion settlement… Continue Reading
Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville ChurchJuly 22North Carolina Council of Churches Inaugural 2021 Willona Stallings Award for Community Innovation presented to Local Thomasville Church THOMASVILLE, NC — This past Sunday, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the… Continue Reading
PHW Honors Collaborative Church with AwardJuly 22Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness PHW Honors Collaborative Church with Award The past year and a half has been trying for all of us, some more than… Continue Reading
Sad Twists on Election IntegrityJune 11Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Sad Twists on Election Integrity North Carolina legislators – offering what amounts to a snappy salute in the direction of Mar-a-Lago… Continue Reading
Stand with Elizabeth CityJune 2The 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
Riot or Rally?May 26The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Riot or Rally? The following remarks were presented by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, at a Takeover… Continue Reading
A Voice Was HeardMay 10The 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
2021 Legislative Seminar ResourcesMay 5North Carolina Council of Churches 2021 Legislative Seminar Resources Recordings We hope you enjoyed the many informative conversations on so many vital topics last week.… Continue Reading
A Workers’ MemorialApril 28The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Workers’ Memorial The following remarks were presented by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during the Workers’… Continue Reading
This is a Moral EmergencyApril 28The 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
Raise the Minimum WageApril 22The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Raise the Minimum Wage The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland at the Minimum Wage Increase… Continue Reading
Accountability, just the beginningApril 21North Carolina Council of Churches Accountability, just the beginning The North Carolina Council of Churches was founded in 1935, primarily for the purpose of addressing… Continue Reading
Statement on George Floyd Murder Trial VerdictApril 21North 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
Spotlight: Olive Branch MinistryApril 13Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Spotlight: Olive Branch Ministry HICKORY, NC — Founded by the Rev. Michelle Mathis and her wife Karen Lowe, Olive Branch… Continue Reading
Now in play: Pro-voter pushbackApril 5Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Now in play: Pro-voter pushback Say this much, at least, for those legislators who favor making it easier, not harder, for… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Easter SundayMarch 31The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2021 Lenten Guide- Easter Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide: Good FridayMarch 29The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging 2021 Lenten Guide: Good Friday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide: Maundy ThursdayMarch 29Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness 2021 Lenten Guide: Maundy Thursday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina Council… Continue Reading
Politicians’ fear: Too many votesMarch 24Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Politicians’ fear: Too many votes With Republican lawmakers throughout the land making “election integrity” a favorite cause and rallying cry, it… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Palm SundayMarch 24Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support 2021 Lenten Guide- Palm Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Fifth SundayMarch 17Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light 2021 Lenten Guide- Fifth Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
Do This in Remembrance of MeMarch 15The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Do This in Remembrance of Me As Americans, our collective remembrance and solidarity have often centered around one key question: Where were… Continue Reading
‘For the People’ – or for whom?March 11Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate ‘For the People’ – or for whom? When an ambitious bill designated as H.R. 1 was approved by the newly empowered Democratic majority… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Fourth SundayMarch 10The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy 2021 Lenten Guide- Fourth Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Third SundayMarch 3Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director 2021 Lenten Guide- Third Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Second SundayFebruary 26Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator 2021 Lenten Guide- Second Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
‘Stop the Steal’ after-effect – voter suppression?February 25Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate ‘Stop the Steal’ after-effect – voter suppression? Perhaps it’s the pandemic that offers a fitting analogy to the condition of our politics as… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- First SundayFebruary 19Rachel Baker, Communications Director 2021 Lenten Guide- First Sunday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide- Ash WednesdayFebruary 15North Carolina Council of Churches 2021 Lenten Guide- Ash Wednesday Excerpted from Enough for All, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North Carolina… Continue Reading
2021 Lenten Guide: Enough for AllFebruary 9The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2021 Lenten Guide: Enough for All How much is enough? Scripture has a treasure trove of advice for defining enough and even… Continue Reading
Remove Confederate Symbols Where Justice Is SoughtJanuary 26North 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
Climate Justice InternsJanuary 19Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light Climate Justice Interns We are thrilled to introduce you to our 2021 spring interns, Noely Bernier and Dani Bahena… Continue Reading
The fraud that was election fraudJanuary 13Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate The fraud that was election fraud The United States Congress, a week after the nation’s Capitol was overrun by a violent mob… Continue Reading
NAACP PRESS RELEASE: Trump Coup AttemptJanuary 8North Carolina Council of Churches NAACP PRESS RELEASE: Trump Coup Attempt For Immediate Release: January 7, 2021 Contacts:Joy Cook, NC NAACP, 336-970-8131, joy.cook@naacpnc.orgMorgan Pratt, NC NAACP, morgan.pratt@naacpnc.org Rev. Dr.… Continue Reading
PerspectiveJanuary 7The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Perspective No doubt, all of us have watched multiple recaps of events at the U.S. Capitol on… Continue Reading
Healthcare is a Human RightJanuary 6North Carolina Council of Churches Healthcare is a Human Right This piece was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in conjunction with Chris Pernell, Director of… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6January 4Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Advent Guide: Epiphany, January 6 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3January 1Vanna Fox, Development Director Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas, January 3 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Hard year’s signposts in quest for justiceDec 30, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Hard year’s signposts in quest for justice Even for those of us who found a measure of joy during the year whose end… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas, December 27Dec 25, 2020The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas, December 27 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Christmas DayDec 23, 2020Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration Advent Guide: Christmas Day Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 20Dec 18, 2020Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 20 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 13Dec 11, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 13 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, & Sacred Work (Part III)Dec 11, 2020The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, & Sacred Work (Part III) To read Part I of this series, click here. To read Part II of this series,… Continue Reading
Healthcare for AllDec 10, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Healthcare for All The following remarks were delivered by Jennifer Copeland at a press conference at the General Assembly… Continue Reading
Voters met the challenge. Now, ‘ID, please?’Dec 10, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Voters met the challenge. Now, ‘ID, please?’ As Americans soldier on amidst their ill-fated 2020 stress test, there is inspiration to be found.… Continue Reading
Blessed are those who continue to mournDec 4, 2020The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Blessed are those who continue to mourn Several months ago, as summer was just beginning, I wrote on behalf of the Partners in… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 6Dec 4, 2020The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 6 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 29Nov 30, 2020Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light Advent Guide: First Sunday, November 29 Excerpted from The Heart of the Work, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year B from the North… Continue Reading
2020 Advent Guide: The Heart of the WorkNov 30, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2020 Advent Guide: The Heart of the Work As I write these words (early enough for compilation, printing, and delivery into your hands), we… Continue Reading
Raise the WageNov 23, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Raise the Wage My faith tradition professes that our worth is in our faces because our faces look like… Continue Reading
Face it: Trump, allies owned N.C.Nov 12, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Face it: Trump, allies owned N.C. North Carolinians who stood against our soon-to-be ex-president’s rancid politics of grievance, contempt and division, fueled… Continue Reading
God’s DemocracyNov 6, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director God’s Democracy There was no recognizable democracy for the people and places reflected in the Old and New… Continue Reading
Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, & Sacred Work (Part II)Oct 29, 2020The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, & Sacred Work (Part II) To read Part 1 of the “Mental Health and Race: Barriers, Ideas, & Sacred Work” series,… Continue Reading
Election Machinery in High GearOct 22, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Election Machinery in High Gear With North Carolinians on track to cast eye-popping numbers of votes in advance of Election Day,… Continue Reading
October is National Substance Use Prevention MonthOct 16, 2020Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose 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 ChapterOct 12, 2020The Rev. Karen 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)Oct 9, 2020The Rev. Jessica 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
High Country UCCSep 29, 2020Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate High Country UCC High Country United Church of Christ (UCC), located in the beautiful western region of North Carolina,… Continue Reading
School Quality vs. the VirusSep 18, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate School Quality vs. the Virus With the coronavirus still rampant across North Carolina, the top education concern in many families has… Continue Reading
Churches’ Watchwords: Every Vote Counts!Aug 12, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Churches’ Watchwords: Every Vote Counts! It’s pretty obvious why the N.C. Council of Churches and its allies on the faith-and-justice spectrum… Continue Reading
The Virus and the VulnerableJul 31, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate The Virus and the Vulnerable The image of a perfect storm conveys a rueful irony – the storm whose components are… Continue Reading
COVID-19 SpotlightsJul 30, 2020Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness COVID-19 Spotlights Partners in Health and Wholeness is proud to partner with faith communities that are committed to… Continue Reading
Caring for Elderly Loved Ones During COVID-19Jul 26, 2020The Rev. Karen 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 MillionsJul 24, 2020Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose 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 TestingJul 23, 2020Lindsay 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
A Win for the People and Planet: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cancelled!Jul 7, 2020Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director A Win for the People and Planet: Atlantic Coast Pipeline Cancelled! We prayed and we organized. We amplified the voices of directly impacted communities and we met… Continue Reading
Democracy, Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith CommunitiesJul 7, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Democracy, Values & the 2020 Election: A Reflection Guide for Faith Communities Download The Guide & Share This Link To Triple The Vote! —> bit.ly/NCvaluesvoter The 2020 elections… Continue Reading
Pandemic Session’s Tangled TaleJul 6, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Pandemic Session’s Tangled Tale The scenario was familiar as the N.C. General Assembly engaged in another frantic and exhausting push… Continue Reading
Joint Letter from N.C. Faith Leaders to N.C. Elected LeadersJul 1, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Joint Letter from N.C. Faith Leaders to N.C. Elected Leaders The leaders of the denominational members of the North Carolina Council of Churches have sent a… Continue Reading
St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of ChristJun 24, 2020Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ is located in Trenton, NC in the heart… Continue Reading
St. Paul Presbyterian ChurchJun 24, 2020Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate St. Paul Presbyterian Church St. Paul Presbyterian Church is located in Louisburg, NC in Central North Carolina. They have made healthy… Continue Reading
Oasis of Hope MinistriesJun 24, 2020Rachel Baker, Communications Director Oasis of Hope Ministries Oasis of Hope Ministries is located in Henderson, NC in Central North Carolina. Oasis of Hope… Continue Reading
Haywood Street UMCJun 24, 2020Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Haywood Street UMC Haywood Street UMC has been a member of the PHW Collaborative since 2018. They have always been… Continue Reading
From Domination to DominionJun 9, 2020Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light From Domination to Dominion The following transcript was offered as a sermon by NCIPL Program Coordinator, Sarah Ogletree, on Sunday,… Continue Reading
Sacred SpacesJun 5, 2020Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose 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 MournJun 4, 2020The Rev. Karen 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
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
Light a Fire in our MidstJun 1, 2020The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Light a Fire in our Midst In his poem, “Harlem,” Langston Hughes asked, “what is a dream deferred?” He offers some unsettling… Continue Reading
Swing Toward Safer VotingMay 28, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Swing Toward Safer Voting With just five months and change until Election Day, 2020 – and with many virus-leery North… Continue Reading
Cherishing the Elderly Among UsMay 28, 2020The Rev. Karen 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
On Not Going to ChurchMay 19, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches On Not Going to Church In light of recent protests and rallies from some pastors and politicians in North Carolina calling… Continue Reading
Lament for a LifeMay 15, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Lament for a Life This piece was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in conjunction with Jessica Stokes, Associate Director… Continue Reading
Happy Mental Health Month!May 14, 2020The Rev. Jessica 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
Safe Elections: The Pressure’s OnMay 8, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Safe Elections: The Pressure’s On Members of the N.C. House and Senate, resolutely confronting the deadly and disastrous coronavirus pandemic, have… Continue Reading
Day of [Ringing] PrayerMay 5, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Day of [Ringing] Prayer The North Carolina Council of Churches is offering a modification to the typical National Day of… Continue Reading
Statement on Staying HomeApr 24, 2020North 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
In search of voting’s ‘new normal’Apr 22, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate In search of voting’s ‘new normal’ When and if members of the N.C. General Assembly reconvene as scheduled on April 28 –… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Easter SundayApr 9, 2020The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Lenten Guide – Easter Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Good FridayApr 8, 2020Rachel Baker, Communications Director Lenten Guide – Good Friday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Holy Breaths: Our Health Tips in Response to COVID-19Apr 6, 2020Lindsay 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
Lenten Guide – Maundy ThursdayApr 6, 2020Vanna Fox, Development Director Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Palm SundayApr 2, 2020Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator Lenten Guide – Palm Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Virus-era Voting – Buckle UpApr 1, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Virus-era Voting – Buckle Up In keeping with the familiar rhythms of American politics, this is a year when many of… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Fifth SundayMar 26, 2020Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Lenten Guide – Fifth Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Fourth SundayMar 19, 2020The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Lenten Guide – Fourth Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Courage & Compassion in the Time of CoronavirusMar 18, 2020Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Courage & Compassion in the Time of Coronavirus The work of faith-based climate action is important to us because we know that we cannot… Continue Reading
Virus Threat’s Harsh LightMar 14, 2020Steve 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 19Mar 13, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer 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
Lenten Guide – Third SundayMar 12, 2020Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration Lenten Guide – Third Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Cherish Your HeartMar 4, 2020The Rev. Karen 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
Lenten Guide – Second SundayMar 4, 2020Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Lenten Guide – Second Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – First SundayFeb 28, 2020Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light Lenten Guide – First Sunday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Support a 100% Clean Energy Economy.Feb 27, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Support a 100% Clean Energy Economy. NC Interfaith Power & Light Radio Ad “North Carolinians are feeling the impacts of climate change… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Ash WednesdayFeb 25, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Lenten Guide – Ash Wednesday Excerpted from Power Made Perfect in Weakness, a Lenten Guide for Lectionary Year A from the… Continue Reading
2020 Lenten Guide: Power Made Perfect in WeaknessFeb 25, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches 2020 Lenten Guide: Power Made Perfect in Weakness God does not look for perfection in God’s disciples. Instead, God only looks for openness to… Continue Reading
In God’s EyeFeb 24, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director In God’s Eye The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on Sunday, February 23 at St.… Continue Reading
Voter ID’s Rough RideFeb 22, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Voter ID’s Rough Ride The North Carolina General Assembly’s Republican majority is down to what looks to be its last-ditch… Continue Reading
Reflections on the 2019 Eastern Faith and Health SummitFeb 4, 2020The Rev. Jessica 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!Jan 27, 2020Nicole 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
Give Us a BudgetJan 21, 2020The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Give Us a Budget North Carolina needs a budget. With half the fiscal year gone (the year began July 1,… Continue Reading
‘Sound Basic’ Truths About Our SchoolsJan 17, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate ‘Sound Basic’ Truths About Our Schools UpdateOn Jan. 21, Superior Court Judge David Lee, who oversees compliance in the Leandro school-quality case, issued… Continue Reading
Whose Justice?Jan 13, 2020North Carolina Council of Churches Whose Justice? The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on Sunday, January 12 at Binkley… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report: Sidetrack for photo voter IDJan 7, 2020Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Raleigh Report: Sidetrack for photo voter ID A long road remains to be traveled before North Carolinians find out whether they’ll have to… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Epiphany Sunday, January 5Dec 30, 2019The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Advent Guide: Epiphany Sunday, January 5 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29Dec 26, 2019Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Advent Guide: First Sunday After Christmas, December 29 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and Christmas DayDec 23, 2019Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration Advent Guide: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… 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
No More of ThisDec 17, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director No More of This Remarks from Jennifer Copeland at the Vigil to End Gun Violence in Durham on December 13,… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22Dec 16, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday, December 22 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report: Flawed deal to resurrect Silent SamDec 13, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Raleigh Report: Flawed deal to resurrect Silent Sam When leaders of the N.C. Council of Churches two years ago adopted a policy statement entitled… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 15Dec 9, 2019The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Advent Guide: Third Sunday, December 15 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8Dec 5, 2019Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light Advent Guide: Second Sunday, December 8 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
Advent Guide: First Sunday, December 1Dec 1, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Advent Guide: First Sunday, December 1 Excerpted from Cultivating Care for Creation, an Advent Guide for Lectionary Year A from the North… Continue Reading
2019 Advent Guide: Cultivating Care for CreationNov 26, 2019North Carolina Council of Churches 2019 Advent Guide: Cultivating Care for Creation This advent season, the Council decided our theme would be focused on Climate Change. As people… Continue Reading
Gun Violence Prevention: The Work Goes OnNov 18, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Gun Violence Prevention: The Work Goes On The North Carolina Council of Churches has long cared about gun violence prevention — you would… 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
Gerrymanderers Seeing the Light, or Scared Straight?Oct 25, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Gerrymanderers Seeing the Light, or Scared Straight? Perhaps the Republicans who control North Carolina’s General Assembly have finally gotten the message: their decade-long… Continue Reading
November is National Caregivers MonthOct 14, 2019The Rev. Karen 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
Reflecting on the Climate StrikeOct 2, 2019Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness Reflecting on the Climate Strike On Friday, September 20, 2019 NC Interfaith Power and Light participated in the biggest climate strike… Continue Reading
Ambush at Override GulchSep 13, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Ambush at Override Gulch When N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore called the House to order for its scheduled 8:30 a.m.… Continue Reading
New Hope AME Zion ChurchSep 11, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate New Hope AME Zion Church “New Hope AME Zion Church Health and Wellness Ministry held a Back to School Celebration at… Continue Reading
Path to Fairer Maps, Better GovernmentSep 6, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Path to Fairer Maps, Better Government If politics can be described as a contact sport, it’s perhaps fitting to say that when… 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
2019 Labor Sabbath GuideAug 20, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director 2019 Labor Sabbath Guide As Labor Day weekend quickly approaches, congregations and clergy members are invited to plan worship services… Continue Reading
Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah OgletreeAug 15, 2019Sarah Ogletree, Program Coordinator, NC Interfaith Power & Light Meet NCIPL Program Coordinator Sarah Ogletree My name is Sarah Ogletree and I am the new Program Coordinator of NC Interfaith Power… Continue Reading
Guns, Medicaid, GridlockAug 12, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate Guns, Medicaid, Gridlock It can’t have escaped many folks’ notice – even those, bless their hearts, for whom the… Continue Reading
Welcome NCIPL Intern Daniel PerrinAug 8, 2019Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness Welcome NCIPL Intern Daniel Perrin Daniel Perrin has been interning with North Carolina Interfaith Power and Light this summer. He describes… Continue Reading
Closing Doors and Closing BordersAug 6, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director Closing Doors and Closing Borders Hundreds of thousands of migrants are seeking refuge and asylum in the United States. Many factors… Continue Reading
Be Different.Jul 29, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Be Different. Sermon on II Kings 6:8-23 delivered Sunday, July 28 at First Presbyterian Church in Durham. Who… Continue Reading
A Shameful Anniversary: The Minimum WageJul 26, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Shameful Anniversary: The Minimum Wage It has been 10 years since Congress raised the minimum wage. Some states have raised their… Continue Reading
CIA Torture Unredacted – New Report Reveals Findings on CIA Torture ProgramJul 18, 2019Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations CIA Torture Unredacted – New Report Reveals Findings on CIA Torture Program The new groundbreaking report, CIA Torture Unredacted, offers “the most detailed public account to date of CIA… Continue Reading
Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible FinesJul 9, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director Sanctuary Leaders Threatened by Impossible Fines The same week as our nation’s Independence Day holiday, several undocumented immigrants were fined for remaining… Continue Reading
No More WarJul 8, 2019North Carolina Council of Churches No More War Written by Vivian Taylor, Public Policy Intern with Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director The United States of… Continue Reading
Let Justice Roll: Sustain the VetoJul 2, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Let Justice Roll: Sustain the Veto Thus says the Lord:For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not revoke the… Continue Reading
On Gerrymandering, High Court Looks to StatesJul 1, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate On Gerrymandering, High Court Looks to States You have to wonder: What would U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. tell that proud North… Continue Reading
First Baptist Church of East Winston-SalemJun 28, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate First Baptist Church of East Winston-Salem February is designated as American Heart Month. During this time, everyone is encouraged to wear red… Continue Reading
No Medicaid Expansion? Just say no!Jun 27, 2019Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate No Medicaid Expansion? Just say no! Not to belabor the obvious, but when North Carolina’s elected leaders craft a spending plan for… Continue Reading
Request for Proposals: Art MuralJun 20, 2019North Carolina Council of Churches Request for Proposals: Art Mural Artistic Rendering of the 85-Year History of the North Carolina Council of Churches Statement of Purpose… Continue Reading
Emmanuel AME ChurchJun 18, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Emmanuel AME Church Emmanuel AME Church in Durham, NC is connecting mind, body, and spirit through the work of… Continue Reading
Staying Sane: Gun Laws that WorkJun 17, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Staying Sane: Gun Laws that Work The Mother Emanuel, Charleston, SC, shooting was four years ago today, June 17. The N.C. General… Continue Reading
Bright Light on Interfaith LifeJun 14, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Bright Light on Interfaith Life While the headlines tell us about very real instances of violence against faith communities (a synagogue… Continue Reading
Reaffirmation of Support for the LGBTQ+ CommunityJun 10, 2019North Carolina Council of Churches Reaffirmation of Support for the LGBTQ+ Community Approved unanimously on June 4, 2019 by the Governing Board of the North Carolina Council of Churches. In response to… Continue Reading
NC No Torture Releases Christian StudyMay 21, 2019Brian Wendelgass, NC No Torture Project Coordinator NC No Torture Releases Christian Study NC No Torture has launched its Christian study addressing North Carolina’s involvement in the CIA’s Rendition,… Continue Reading
North Carolina, Gethsemane and TortureApr 30, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director North Carolina, Gethsemane and Torture The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland at a press conference introducing House… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019Apr 29, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – April 29, 2019 Introduced Bills CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 834 – Ban the Box would prohibit the state from asking… Continue Reading
Workers’ MemorialApr 26, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Workers’ Memorial Remarks delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director of the NC Council of Churches,… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – April 22, 2019 INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICEHB 781 – Limitations on Use of Solitary Confinementactually contains several items related… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Easter SundayApr 21, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Lenten Guide – Easter Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Early on the first day of… Continue Reading
Medicaid Expansion: Doing the Right ThingApr 19, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer 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
Lenten Guide – Good FridayApr 19, 2019Para Drake, NC No Torture Project Coordinator Lenten Guide – Good Friday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. “This is the covenant that I… Continue Reading
Sacrificial Lambs and ScapegoatsApr 18, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Sacrificial Lambs and Scapegoats Remarks delivered at the Witness for Peace footwashing ceremony at the gates of Aero Contractors earlier… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Maundy ThursdayApr 18, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director Lenten Guide – Maundy Thursday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Now before the festival of the… Continue Reading
Job Opening: Fund Development CoordinatorApr 16, 2019North Carolina Council of Churches Job Opening: Fund Development Coordinator The Council is hiring a full-time Fund Development Coordinator. The full job description is posted below… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Palm SundayApr 14, 2019Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations Lenten Guide – Palm Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After he had said this, he… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019Apr 11, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – April 11, 2019 INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE HB 587 – Repeal Death Penalty would abolish the death penalty, and… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Fifth SundayApr 7, 2019The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Lenten Guide – Fifth Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Six days before the Passover Jesus… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019Apr 5, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – April 5, 2019 INTRODUCED BILLS CRIMINAL JUSTICE/PRISON REFORM HB 460/SB 545 – Fair Chance Hiring would require state agencies… 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
Lenten Guide – Fourth SundayMar 31, 2019Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Lenten Guide – Fourth Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. From now on, therefore, we regard… Continue Reading
National Farmworker Awareness WeekMar 25, 2019Rachel Baker, Communications Director National Farmworker Awareness Week Today is the kickoff for National Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) – a week of action (March… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – March 25, 2019Mar 25, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – March 25, 2019 INTRODUCED BILLS ECONOMIC JUSTICE HB 422/SB 234 – Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days is similar… Continue Reading
A Prayer for TeachersMar 25, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director A Prayer for Teachers The following words were delivered by Executive Director Jennifer Copeland on Friday, March 22 as the… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Third SundayMar 24, 2019Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator Lenten Guide – Third Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. At that very time there were… Continue Reading
The Gospel and Closing the Medicaid GapMar 21, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer 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
A Call for AccountabilityMar 20, 2019Para Drake, NC No Torture Project Coordinator A Call for Accountability Why was the North Carolina Commission of Inquiry 0n Torture convened, and what did it conclude… Continue Reading
Prayer for Raising WagesMar 19, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Prayer for Raising Wages The following remarks were delivered by Jennifer Copeland as the opening invocation to the Raising Wages… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Second SundayMar 17, 2019Susannah Tuttle, NCIPL Director Lenten Guide – Second Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. After these things the word of… Continue Reading
Job Opening: Director of Finance and AdministrationMar 12, 2019Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate Job Opening: Director of Finance and Administration Update: This position has been filled. The Council is hiring a full-time Director of Finance and… Continue Reading
Methodism AmuckMar 11, 2019The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Methodism Amuck We are a few weeks out from the 2019 Special General Conference of the United Methodist… Continue Reading
Raleigh Report – March 11, 2019Mar 11, 2019George Reed, Former Executive Director Raleigh Report – March 11, 2019 INTRODUCED BILLS GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION With the passing last month of the first anniversary of the… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – First SundayMar 10, 2019The Rev. Karen Richardson Dunn, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Lenten Guide – First Sunday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit,… Continue Reading
2019 Lenten Reflection GuideMar 6, 2019Andrew Hudgins, Program Associate for Operations 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide The liturgical season of Lent is all about waiting. Waiting for the day when God’s peace… Continue Reading
Lenten Guide – Ash WednesdayMar 6, 2019Para Drake, NC No Torture Project Coordinator Lenten Guide – Ash Wednesday Excerpted from the Council’s 2019 Lenten Reflection Guide for Lectionary Year C. Shout out, do not… Continue Reading
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