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
Healthcare is a Justice IssueMay 9Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness Healthcare is a Justice Issue May 2022 may be the first time in my 57 years that I’ve deeply appreciated the… Continue Reading
A Season of RenewalMay 2Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director A Season of Renewal As I look out my window, I see azaleas in full bloom and the glorious bright… Continue Reading
Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk HumblyApril 28The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Do Justice. Love Kindness. Walk Humbly The following remarks were delivered by the Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during a memorial service and… Continue Reading
You Shall Not Make an IdolApril 25The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director You Shall Not Make an Idol The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, during one of the four gun… Continue Reading
School Spending, Quality at StakeApril 11Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate School Spending, Quality at Stake The colossal dispute over the proper financing of North Carolina’s public schools that has played out… Continue Reading
In the Trauma of War, We Pray for UkraineMarch 29The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy In the Trauma of War, We Pray for Ukraine O God, who loves each of us, wherever we are in the worldWho calls each of… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Louise VincentMarch 28North Carolina Council of Churches Community Superstar: Louise Vincent This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Sandy IrvingMarch 21North Carolina Council of Churches Community Superstar: Sandy Irving This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Penny HooperMarch 14North Carolina Council of Churches Community Superstar: Penny Hooper This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are… 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
Paid Leave Can Help Make Us WellMarch 9The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Paid Leave Can Help Make Us Well This Raleigh Report was written by Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, in collaboration with Matt Rossi, Duke… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Alberta HairstonMarch 7North Carolina Council of Churches Community Superstar: Alberta Hairston This March, during Women’s History Month, we are highlighting four Community Superstars. These incredible women are… Continue Reading
Map Showdown: Rights on the LineMarch 1Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate Map Showdown: Rights on the Line Four months after the N.C. General Assembly enacted a new alignment of the districts in which… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Margaret D. BordeauxFebruary 28Rachel Baker, Communications Director Community Superstar: Margaret D. Bordeaux This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Josh McClenneyFebruary 21Rachel Baker, Communications Director Community Superstar: Josh McClenney This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony SpearmanFebruary 14Rachel Baker, Communications Director Community Superstar: Rev. Dr. T. Anthony Spearman This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people… Continue Reading
A Faith-Focused Suicide Prevention Training for AllFebruary 11The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy A Faith-Focused Suicide Prevention Training for All There are topics that can be difficult to talk about, including death and grief. Of these… Continue Reading
2022 Lenten Guide: 40 Days of Positive ChangeFebruary 11The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director 2022 Lenten Guide: 40 Days of Positive Change Christians often use the season of Lent to focus on the basics. Some of us practice… Continue Reading
Show Your Heart Some Love this FebruaryFebruary 9Krista Westervelt, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Healthy Aging Show Your Heart Some Love this February One morning last summer, while taking myself on a hike on one of my favorite local… Continue Reading
North Carolina’s $750 Million Dollar Opioid Settlement: How will it help?February 9Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response North Carolina’s $750 Million Dollar Opioid Settlement: How will it help? If you are interested in learning more about the Opioid Settlement join us on February 10th… Continue Reading
Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin GibsonFebruary 7Rachel Baker, Communications Director Community Superstar: Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson This February, during Black History Month, we are highlighting 4 amazing Community Superstars. These incredible people… 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
Together: Wholly Sacred and Beautifully OrdinaryJanuary 26Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support Together: Wholly Sacred and Beautifully Ordinary We breathe the same air, and we drink the same water. Nicole Johnson My grandfather was… Continue Reading
Decision points on districts, schoolsJanuary 24Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate Decision points on districts, schools Among all the issues and challenges confronting North Carolina as 2022 gets under way – overcoming… Continue Reading
Statement Condemning Violence Against our Jewish NeighborsJanuary 24North Carolina Council of Churches Statement Condemning Violence Against our Jewish Neighbors The North Carolina Council of Churches represents 18 denominations statewide among which are congregations large and… 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
The Sins of Guantanamo BayJanuary 12The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director The Sins of Guantanamo Bay The following remarks were delivered by the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a vigil… Continue Reading
Democracy in distress? Check the mapsJanuary 6Steve Ford, Former Volunteer Program Associate Democracy in distress? Check the maps Americans this first week of January are recalling how close to the brink of disaster our… Continue Reading
No to SB 43January 5The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director No to SB 43 The following remarks were delivered by Executive Director, Jennifer Copeland, on January 5, 2021 at a… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the LordJanuary 3Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness 2021 Advent Guide: Epiphany of the Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after ChristmasDec 29, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director 2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday after Christmas John 1:(1-9), 10-18 He was in the world, and the world came into being through him;… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday after ChristmasDec 22, 2021Nicole Johnson, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Denominational Support 2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday after Christmas 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy wearing a linen ephod.… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Christmas DayDec 21, 2021Rachel Baker, Communications Director 2021 Advent Guide: Christmas Day Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived… Continue Reading
Bright Light on Refugee SupportDec 20, 2021North Carolina Council of Churches Bright Light on Refugee Support The Rev. Amelia Stinson-Wesley, PastorMemorial United Methodist Church, Charlotte, N.C.Member, N.C. Council of Churches Governing Board… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of AdventDec 15, 2021The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy 2021 Advent Guide: Fourth Sunday of Advent Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of AdventDec 8, 2021Sean Allen, Director of Finance and Administration 2021 Advent Guide: Third Sunday of Advent Luke 3:7-18 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You… Continue Reading
Heal the SickDec 2, 2021The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Heal the Sick The following remarks are from Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director, during a candlelight vigil on World AIDs… Continue Reading
World AIDS dayDec 1, 2021Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response World AIDS day Today, December 1, is World AIDS day. It is an opportunity for people worldwide to come… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of AdventDec 1, 2021Heidi Peterson, Fund Development Director 2021 Advent Guide: Second Sunday of Advent Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in… Continue Reading
NCIPL Director’s Testimony on EPA Methane RulesDec 1, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection Director NCIPL Director’s Testimony on EPA Methane Rules This week, NCIPL Director Susannah Tuttle, testified at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing on EPA’s proposed… Continue Reading
2021 Advent Guide: First Sunday of AdventNov 24, 2021The 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 RecordNov 19, 2021Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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 SoulNov 17, 2021North 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 rescueNov 12, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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, powerOct 26, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 DiversityOct 12, 2021The 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”Oct 11, 2021North 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 MonthSep 20, 2021Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response September – National Recovery Month This month we recognize National Recovery Month and celebrate everyone who is in recovery however they… Continue Reading
Lift Every VoiceSep 17, 2021North 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!Sep 16, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 spendingSep 10, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 TalksSep 9, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 DirectorAug 24, 2021Rachel 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 StaffAug 11, 2021Rachel 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 InfectionsAug 6, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 LivesAug 2, 2021North 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 ChurchJul 22, 2021North 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 AwardJul 22, 2021Michelle 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 IntegrityJun 11, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 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
Riot or Rally?May 26, 2021The 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 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
2021 Legislative Seminar ResourcesMay 5, 2021North 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’ MemorialApr 28, 2021The 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 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
Raise the Minimum WageApr 22, 2021The 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 beginningApr 21, 2021North 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 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
Spotlight: Olive Branch MinistryApr 13, 2021Lindsay 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 pushbackApr 5, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 SundayMar 31, 2021The 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 FridayMar 29, 2021The 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 ThursdayMar 29, 2021Chris 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 votesMar 24, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 SundayMar 24, 2021Nicole 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 SundayMar 17, 2021Sarah 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 MeMar 15, 2021The 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?Mar 11, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 SundayMar 10, 2021The 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 SundayMar 3, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 SundayFeb 26, 2021Elizabeth Brewington, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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?Feb 25, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 SundayFeb 19, 2021Rachel 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 WednesdayFeb 15, 2021North 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 AllFeb 9, 2021The 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 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
Climate Justice InternsJan 19, 2021Sarah 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 fraudJan 13, 2021Steve Ford, Former 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 AttemptJan 8, 2021North 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
PerspectiveJan 7, 2021The 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 RightJan 6, 2021North 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 6Jan 4, 2021Susannah Tuttle, Eco-Justice Connection 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 3Jan 1, 2021Vanna 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Former 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, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Overdose Response 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, Former 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Former 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Eco-Justice Connection 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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, Former 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
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