BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Partners in Health & Wholeness - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Partners in Health & Wholeness X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthandwholeness.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Partners in Health & Wholeness REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210412T184736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T184736Z UID:32883-1621594800-1621598400@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Caretakers of Creation: A Vision for Shalom in Practical Ways DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be caretakers of creation when we ourselves are a part of creation\, and where do we start when we know that the environments in which we live greatly impact the health of our communities? How do we know what is most important in our advocacy efforts? How do we confront the structural injustices that disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities? Join us as we explore practical ways to engage with our environment as good caretakers in ways that increase our awareness of what we can do and how we can advocate as people of faith both individually and collectively. \nThis Sacred Conversations is an extension of the newly updated Partners in Health and Wholeness Sustainability Pledge as we seek to highlight the intersection of health\, faith and the environment. \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-caretakers-of-creation-a-vision-for-shalom-in-practical-ways/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210420T175532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T175532Z UID:32924-1620990000-1620993600@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Preventing and Navigating Burnout DESCRIPTION:Dr. Clark Gaither is a board-certified physician that specializes in burnout. Burnout is different from stress\, it is the culmination of feeling disengaged\, hopeless\, and emotionally exhausted. Dr. Gaither will teach us how to identify\, eliminate\, and prevent burnout. After a year living in a global pandemic\, this event is crucial for all of us\, whether you are retired\, working\, clergy\, or not. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-preventing-and-navigating-burnout/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210316T225208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T225208Z UID:32741-1617789600-1617793200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Growing Communities of Inclusion: Mental Health and Harm Reduction DESCRIPTION:Join PHW for a webinar on making the connection between mental health and harm reduction work. \nClick here to register.\nWe will look at substance use\, harm reduction\, and mental health through the lens of faith. There will be tangible ideas and resources on how your faith community can get involved. \nLet’s eliminate stigma together. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/growing-communities-of-inclusion-mental-health-and-harm-reduction/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T100000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210316T220904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T220904Z UID:32738-1616749200-1616752800@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:PHW Community Check-In Call DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for a check-in call with our team and greater PHW community. \nClick here to register.\nWe hope to create a space to come and talk with one another\, talk with us\, share stories\, share hardships\, and offer encouragement and support. All are invited to drop-in for as long as they are able and feel comfortable. \n  URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/phw-community-check-in-call/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210223T222625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210223T222625Z UID:32638-1616677200-1616688000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Emotional Rescue for Caregivers DESCRIPTION:MemoryCare has coordinated with Kari Berit\, an internationally recognized speaker/writer to provide a free\, half-day virtual workshop (via Zoom) teaching caregivers how to be S.A.N.E. (Supported\, Appreciated\, Not Guilty\, and Energized) all while providing helpful tools they can use along their caregiving journey. \nClick here to register. \nFor more information on webinar schedule\, speaker bio\, and a preview video\, visit the Facebook event page here. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/emotional-rescue-for-caregivers/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210209T200359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T200359Z UID:32515-1614245400-1614252600@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Clergy Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? Are you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved in managing the overdose crisis in your community? \nPlease join us at our next virtual clergy breakfast in response to the overdose crisis. At this breakfast\, you will learn how the overdose crisis has affected North Carolina\, harm reduction practices\, and what congregations can do to get involved in responding compassionately to this devastating crisis. \nClick here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/virtual-clergy-breakfast/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210108T132833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210108T132833Z UID:32311-1611918000-1611923400@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life's Second Chapter\, Part II DESCRIPTION:This past autumn\, PHW held its first Sacred Conversation on the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation for those in life’s second chapter\, particularly in the time of Covid. We were joined by spiritually integrated psychotherapist Caleb Pusey as he examined these issues through a spiritual/theological lens\, and modeled evidence-based tools and storytelling\, so our participants could discuss loneliness and isolation within their faith communities and their own homes.  In our second Sacred Conversation on the topic\, Caleb will join us once more as we discuss ways in which we might cope with these challenges\, learn from them\, and find healing. \nClick here to register.\nPlease join us for this important and meaningful discussion. \n  URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-the-spirituality-of-loneliness-in-lifes-second-chapter-part-ii/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20201222T204155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T204155Z UID:32259-1611325800-1614355200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Family Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Join AARP for their virtual webinar on caregiving for caregivers. This interactive workshop is designed to empower family caregivers to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class if you need to find more time for you while caring for someone who lives at home\, in a nursing home\, or across the country. \nParticipants must register by January 18 and must commit to attending a minimum of 4 out of the 6 sessions. Click here to learn more\, and click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/powerful-tools-for-family-caregivers/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075303 CREATED:20210111T203833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T203833Z UID:32323-1611309600-1611313200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:The COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy and the Church DESCRIPTION:Join Partners in Health and Wholeness\, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches\, in partnership with the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) for a webinar on the COVID-19 vaccine roll out in our communities. We will discuss where we are now in the process\, what things will look like going forward\, and how faith communities can assist in this process while continuing to slow the spread. Participants are invited to bring questions\, concerns\, and ideas to this conversation. \nRegistration is required to receive Zoom login details. Click here to register. \nWe look forward to joining this conversation together! URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-the-covid-19-strategy-and-the-church/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201007T163328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T163328Z UID:31796-1610476200-1610479800@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join Partners in Health and Wholeness and the UMC Northern Piedmont District for “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” \nWe will define what a trauma-informed faith community is\, how to become one\, and look at the various ways in which faith communities can productively address trauma. This work is crucial as we find ourselves in layers of communal and individual stress in our world.  \nThis conversation will be whole-person driven\, with language that supports and honors our various stories and experiences. We hope that this time will empower you to invite new and healthy ways of doing life and ministry with your faith community\, especially with all challenges of COVID-19.  \nRegistration is required to receive call-in details. There is one more opportunity to join us virtually. Please click a date below to register: \n\nJanuary 12\n\n*Note: This is a separate event from our two-part Sacred Conversations event on becoming a trauma-informed faith community. To access those recordings\, click below:\n– Part One\n– Part Two URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/becoming-a-trauma-informed-faith-community/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201222T201633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T201633Z UID:32253-1610028000-1613062800@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Winter 2021 Caregiver College DESCRIPTION:Join MemoryCare Inc. for their 2021 Caregiver College\, a series of six modules provided for caregivers of persons with memory disorders. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The course will be led by MemoryCare\, Inc. staff with guest speaker Elder Law Attorney Caroline Knox. Registration is required: contact 828-771-2219 or email education@memorycare.org. \nTo learn more about the Winter Caregiver College\, click here. \n  URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/winter-2021-caregiver-college/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210107T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201222T203551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T203551Z UID:32256-1610013600-1610019000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Elder Abuse: The Impact of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the second chapter of life. On top of that\, elderly individuals can also be victims of abuse. Join the Centralina Area Agency on Aging for a virtual webinar on elder abuse. Speakers will discussing the importance of and how to uncover the hidden problem of elder abuse\, and how to detect\, report\, and prevent it. \nRegistration is required to received call-in details. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/elder-abuse-the-impact-of-covid-19/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201120T164308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T164308Z UID:32099-1607079600-1607083200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Wellness & Immune Health DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, we want to highlight the best ways to support immune health. Join PHW and Holley Dagenhardt\, MA\, RDN\, LDN on Friday\, December 4\, for a conversation on fundamental wellness behaviors – hydration\, food choices\, physical activity\, sleep\, and stress – and how these behaviors impact our immune health. \nRegistration is not required\, simply click here on the day of the event and enter passcode 514291 when prompted so that you may join.\nHolley Dagenhardt\, MA\, RDN\, LDN has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in the Hickory area for over 20 years. She specializes in adult weight management and wellness. Holley is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics\, licensed to practice in North Carolina\, and nationally registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She has a BSPH in nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in nutrition from Appalachian State University. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/covid-19-immune-health/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T153000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201020T182045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T182045Z UID:31904-1606816800-1606836600@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture DESCRIPTION:The Division of FaithHealth Ministries of Wake Forest Baptist Health and Shaw University Divinity School invite you to the Fifth Annual John W. Hatch FaithHealth Lecture Series.  The Hatch Series engages faith and health leaders in thought provoking dialogue reflective of the strength of faith-health intersections in improving population health and building stronger communities.\nKeynote speakers will include Dr. Somava Saha\, Executive Lead for Wellbeing in the Nation (WIN) Network\, Founder and Executive Lead for Well-being and Equity (WE) in the World\, Founder and Executive Lead for 100 Million Healtheir Lives\, and former Vice President at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement; and Richard “Stick” Williams\, former Vice President of Corporate Community Affairs at Duke Energy Corporation\, President of the Duke Energy Foundation\, and board member of Commissioners of Atrium Health. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is required and limited to the first 150 registrants. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/fifth-annual-john-w-hatch-faithhealth-lecture/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T130000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201110T151111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T151111Z UID:31986-1605700800-1605704400@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: The Church at the Center of the Covid Pandemic DESCRIPTION:Partners in Health and Wholeness\, an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches\, invites faith and lay leaders to join us for our next Sacred Conversations event on Wednesday\, November 18 at 12 p.m.\, titled “The Church at the Center of the COVID Pandemic.” \nParticipants will hear from guest speakers from the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHSS) to discuss what we are learning about COVID-19 and trends across NC\, updated health and safety recommendations places of worship can implement to slow the spread\, and resources available to community members impacted by this pandemic. Faith leaders are invited to bring questions\, concerns\, and ideas to a conversation. \nClick here to register.\nWe will be joined by guest speakers Dr. Betsey Tilson\, NCDHHS Chief Medical Officer and State Health Director\, Carla West\, Senior Director for Economic Security\, and other members of the NCDHHS team. \nWe look forward to sharing this time together. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-the-church-at-the-center-of-the-covid-pandemic/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200808T010041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200808T010041Z UID:31493-1604055600-1604059200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: The Spirituality of Loneliness in Life's Second Chapter DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nCovid-19 has revealed yet another epidemic among us: of loneliness and isolation. The challenges they present to mental health and spiritual well-being can be particularly difficult for those in the second chapter of life\, including people of faith\, and faith leaders. Yet too often\, stigma and a misconception of the root causes of loneliness and isolation can leave those affected to suffer in silence. Please join Caleb Pusey\, spiritually integrated psychotherapist with CareNet in Marion\, NC\, as he engages storytelling and evidence-based evaluation tools to provide a way forward for congregations to begin deep conversations around the source of loneliness and isolation in older adults — most especially during the time of Covid — to bring understanding\, hope\, and healing. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nOnce you have completed registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with Zoom invitation information. If you have any questions\, please email PHWinfo@ncchurches.org. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-the-spiritualit-y-of-loneliness-in-lifes-second-chapter/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T123000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201020T181126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T181126Z UID:31902-1604052000-1604061000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Leading Trauma-Informed Programs and Ministries DESCRIPTION:Join Crystal Imes and Annette Snider\, certified Connections Matter trainers with Prevent Child abuse NC\, for part two of their ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and trauma series. Participants will explore NETworX’s trauma-informed approaches to build authentic relationships across common divisions like wealth\, race\, and culture. Crystal and Annette will open a discussion with participants on how and where well-meaning but trauma-uninformed programs/ministries risk re-traumatization of participants. The session will close with a panel discussion focused on best practices and resources\, and participants will have the opportunity to formulate a plan for being a trauma-informed ministry/program. \nThis workshop requires prior training in ACEs/trauma or at least a basic understanding of ACEs/trauma. Interested participants are encouraged to consider attending the October 23\, 2020 training “Understanding ACEs and Trauma”(https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-aces-and-trauma-tickets-121270215479) \nPlease contact Jaimie McGirt at jmcgirt@conservationfund.org if you have questions about attending. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/leading-trauma-informed-programs-and-ministries/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T123000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201019T213450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T213450Z UID:31896-1603447200-1603456200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Understanding ACEs and Trauma (Part I) DESCRIPTION:Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are forms of early childhood trauma that can have a strong impact on development and future adult health. Join Crystal Imes\, BSW\, and Annette Snider\, LMFTA\, both certified Connections Matter trainers\, a program of Prevent Child Abuse NC for part one of Resourceful Communities’ two-part webinar series on ACEs. \nParticipants will gain a better understanding of the science behind ACEs and why understanding the science or being “trauma-informed” matters in our everyday interactions with youth and adults in rural programs and ministries. \nThis is a training but not official certification.  Information on certification can be provided. \nClick here to register! Registration ends on Tuesday\, October 20\, 2020 \nFor questions specific to the content of this training\, please contact Jaimie McGirt at jmcgirt@conservationfund.org. \n  URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/understanding-aces-and-trauma/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201002T193526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T193526Z UID:31780-1603112400-1603454400@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Strengthening and Connecting: Families\, Congregations\, and Communities DESCRIPTION:Did you know when we support and connect with one another we are providing hope and using key protective factors that actually help prevent child abuse and neglect? Connect with us for a week-long webinar and town hall series to learn how you can be a connection in your community. Starting on Monday\, October 19\, through Thursday\, October 22\, from 1:00-2:00pm\, we will come together for conversations on The Protective Factor of The Day and “Why Connections Matter” with faith leaders\, community members\, and certified Connections Matter trainers. Friday\, October 23rd from 10:00-11:00am we will discuss the final Protective Factor and wrap up with a Facebook Town Hall Forum from 11:00am-12:00pm featuring faith leaders and experts from North Carolina communities. \nMake sure to register for the webinar on Monday\, October 19 to hear from the Rev. Jessica Stokes\, PHW Associate Director of Mental Health Advocacy\, on parental resilience and mental well-being. \nPlease click on each individual event below to register: \n\nMonday\, October 19: Parental Resilience: Mental Well-Being\nTuesday\, October 20: Social Emotional Competence of Children\nWednesday\, October 21: Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development\nThursday\, October 22: Concrete Supports\nFriday\, October 23: Social Connections\nFriday\, October 23: Facebook Live Town Hall URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/strengthening-and-connecting-families-congregations-and-communities/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T190000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20201002T191338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T191338Z UID:31778-1601924400-1602183600@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith Do to Prevent Suicide? DESCRIPTION:Join us and our partners at Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA)\, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – North Carolina Chapter\, and NC Agromedicine Institute for a series on the intersection of mental health\, faith communities\, and rural communities. This four-night event will take place next Monday\, October 5-Thursday\, October 8\, at 7 p.m. each night via Zoom. Make sure to tune-in on Thursday\, October 8\, to hear from the Rev. Jessica Stokes\, PHW Associate Director for Mental Health Advocacy\, as she moderates a community panel of faith leaders and mental health professionals. \nPlease click on each individual event below to register: \n\nMonday\, October 5: Religion and Suicide: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly\nWednesday\, October 7: Talk Saves Lives for Firearms Owners: Keeping Family\, Farm\, and our Rural Communities Suicide-Safe (Attendees must be 18 or over )\nThursday\, October 8: What Can Rural Communities and People of Faith do to Prevent Suicide?\n\nFor a full list of details on each event\, click here. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/community-conversation-what-can-rural-communities-and-people-of-faith-do-to-prevent-suicide/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW,PHW Only END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200902T120047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200902T120047Z UID:31654-1601031600-1601035200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Local Food: Supporting Farmers and Families DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nHow can food relief programs support both the local economy and the families impacted most by COVID-19? Partnering with small farmers in your community to purchase farm products not only supports their businesses and livelihood\, but can also increase access to healthy food for those who need it most. In this webinar you will learn practical strategies and tips on how to connect with farmers\, purchase\, and distribute fresh farm products within your food ministry or program. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-local-food-supporting-farmers-and-families/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200827T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200812T134429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T134429Z UID:31556-1598527800-1598535000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Virtual Clergy Lunch DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, six North Carolinians a day died due to an unintentional medication or drug overdose. Substance use remains a highly stigmatized topic and one that is not talked about among many faith communities. The prevalence of the opioid overdose crisis and the effect the crisis has on congregations calls people of faith to act. Join Partners in Health and Wholeness for our virtual Clergy Lunch to learn how you can get involved. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/virtual-clergy-lunch/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200714T160218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T160218Z UID:31236-1595588400-1595592000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community (Part II) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next part of our Sacred Conversations series\, on Friday\, July 24 at 11am via Zoom. This will be part two of our two-part series titled “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” This will be a continuation of part one\, from June 26 (recording available on our YouTube page here)\, where we defined what trauma-informed care and ministry is. We will continue to explore ways that a faith community can address trauma\, and by doing so\, become a more welcoming and comfortable space for people of all experiences. We will learn from Dr. Dawn Baldwin Gibson\, who pastors trauma-informed ministries in Eastern NC.  \nPastor Dawn is the Executive Pastor of Peletah Ministries and Superintendent of the Peletah Academic Center for Excellence\, places of intentional growth where congregants and students are encouraged to process their experiences and find faith in a safe and welcoming space. Both of these ministries are culturally competent and trauma-informed in practice. Pastor Dawn will guide our conversation deeper and share ways to put trauma-informed care into practice in your faith communities and greater communities. \nClick here to register.\nWe look forward to learning with you! URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversations-becoming-a-trauma-informed-faith-community-part-ii/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T110000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200701T215502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T215502Z UID:31015-1594202400-1594206000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:A Conversation On Physically Regathering and Protecting the Health of Your Congregation DESCRIPTION:Join Faith Health NC for a virtual conversation with Dr. Werner Ernst-Bischoff\, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Wake Forest Baptist Health system. This webinar will cover topics related to the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic\, how to flatten the curve\, and what to expect next. Registration is required and participation is limited to the first 100 registrants. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/a-conversation-on-physically-regathering-and-protecting-the-health-of-your-congregation/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200612T140857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200612T140857Z UID:30810-1593169200-1593172800@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Sacred Conversations: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the next part of our Sacred Conversations series\, on Friday\, June 26 at 11am via Zoom. This will be part one of a two-part series\, titled “Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community.” \nWe will define what a trauma-informed faith community is\, how to become one\, and look at the various ways in which faith communities can productively address trauma. This work is crucial as we find ourselves in layers of communal and individual stress in our world. \nThis conversation will be whole-person driven\, with language that supports and honors our various stories and experiences. We hope that this time will empower you to invite new and healthy ways of doing life and ministry with your faith community. \nRegistration is required to receive call-in details. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/sacred-conversation-becoming-a-trauma-informed-faith-community/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T113000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20191204T155733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T155733Z UID:29224-1592299800-1592307000@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds - Virtual Clergy Breakfast DESCRIPTION:DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19\, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AND WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. \nAre you interested in learning more about the state of North Carolina when it comes to the opioid crisis? Are you interested in learning more about ways your faith community can get involved? \nJoin us virtually for breakfast as we discuss a faith-based\, compassionate response to this growing crisis. Participants will learn more about the effects of this crisis in our state\, harm reduction principles\, and how to get involved. \nBecause this event will be held virtually\, you must RSVP to receive call-in details. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/the-opioid-crisis-the-faith-community-responds-clergy-breakfast-6/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T181500 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200505T204733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T204733Z UID:30361-1589821200-1589825700@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Be Happy Hour: Music and Celebration of Faith & Health DESCRIPTION:Join us as we come together\, virtually\, in celebration of the 85th Anniversary of the NC Council of Churches and the 10th Anniversary of the Partners in Health & Wholeness program. Though originally planned as an in-person commemoration tour across North Carolina\, we have changed the venue to virtual\, but invite you to celebrate with us just the same.  \nOn May 18th\, 5:00-6:15 pm\, we will come together to enjoy live music\, virtual door prizes\, and spirited conversation led by our Health & Wholeness team. In this historic moment\, making the connection between our physical and mental health and our faith has never been more important. Bring along your favorite almost-summertime beverage of choice\, get comfortable and enjoy featured musicians\, including the Reverend Sarah Howell Miller and our multi-talented Director of NC Interfaith Power & Light\, Susannah Tuttle\, and her husband\, local favorite musician\, Frank Tuttle. During our time together\, we will grow our connection by sharing a little bit about who we are\, why we prioritize health and faith\, and how we can stay engaged. \nZoom call details will be emailed to your inbox after you complete the registration form here. Visit our Facebook event page here to share this within your networks. Make sure to join us during the live event using the details emailed to your inbox to receive our favorite Council “swag” items mailed to you after the event.* We look forward to spending this time with you! \n*Free swag bags are limited to one per person. If you registered for our first virtual celebration on April 20\, your bag has been mailed and you will receive it shortly. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/phw-happy-hour-music-health-and-celebration/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T120000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200409T194844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200409T194844Z UID:30131-1587121200-1587124800@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:PHW Check-In Call DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join our Partners in Health and Wholeness Community for a Check-In call. We hope to create a space where people of faith can share needs and collective knowledge as we collaborate with one another for an hour of encouragement and support. We will discuss a hope-filled response to COVID-19\, through the intersection of faith and health\, and share current resources for faith communities\, while gathering new ideas from our state-wide communities.  \nPlease click here to register for the call. We invite you to also check out our Facebook event page here and share within your networks as you see fit. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/phw-check-in-call/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T140000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20200326T202918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200326T202918Z UID:29939-1585310400-1585317600@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Christians and Racial Equity Lenten Series DESCRIPTION:Racism has been called America’s “original sin.” Struggles around affirmative action\, welfare and immigration reform\, and other policies show that the racial divide in the United States wasn’t healed in the civil rights era. This Lenten Series is designed to spark discussion\, thought\, and action about how to live out God’s call for racial equity and justice for all.  These discussions will online throughout the Lenten Season.  Stay tuned for additional dates!\n\nPlease read Exorcising an American Demon in preparation for the discussion on March 27th. \nThese gatherings are open to both clergy and laity\, and all who are interested. Click here to register. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/christians-and-racial-equity/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T133000 DTSTAMP:20260505T075304 CREATED:20191008T131435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T131435Z UID:29036-1584088200-1584106200@healthandwholeness.org SUMMARY:Embracing the Body: Renewing the Mind: Engaging the Spirit -- POSTPONED DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MORE INFORMATION IN THE COMING WEEKS. \n“Jeremiah 31:25 I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint” \nWe invite you to celebrate with us at the fourth PHW Faith and Health Summit and first Western North Carolina Faith and Health Summit on March 13\, 2020  in Hickory\, NC: \n\nCongregations filled with people who believe that places of faith can support healthier communities\nCommunities that are being transformed by the work of faithful congregations\nGod’s care made visible in the places we live\, eat and play\nThat each of us is made imago dei: mind\, body and spirit\n\nThere will be opening worship\, opportunities to connect with local resource organizations\, workshop sessions ranging from rural mental health access\, healthy aging and community engagement\, to the opioid crisis and harm reduction in faith communities. Come share laughter\, celebration and connection. We are excited to have clergy and health leads from congregations leading some workshops at this year’s Summit and a Community Garden Tour of First UMC Hickory’s Paradise Garden.  \nKeynote Speaker: Wayne Dickert\, pastor of Bryson City United Methodist Church \nOther speakers include: \n\nJustine Post and Jaimie McGirt: Resourceful Communities\nDebra Kuykendall: North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry\n Eric Reece: pastor of Robbinsville UMC\nAshley Cole: Vaya Health\nTina Miller: Area Agency on Aging\nKevin Bates: UMC pastor/creator of new wild-church plant Into the Wilderness\nParable Garden Committee of FUMC Hickory\n Michelle Mathis: The Olive Branch Ministry\n\nFor more information and details\, click here to browse through our FAQ page. \n*Promo codes are available to the primary health lead and pastor of PHW Collaborative member congregations. URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/embracing-the-body-renewing-the-mind-engaging-the-spirit/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:PHW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR