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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200626T110000
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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/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200616T113000
DTSTAMP:20191204T155733Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T170000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T110000
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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/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200327T140000
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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/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200313T133000
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CREATED:20191008T131435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191008T131435Z
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200229T120000
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SUMMARY:A Climate Mobilization Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the UCC Southern Conference’s Creation Justice Network on Saturday\, February 29\, for “Biscuits and Popcorn: A Climate Mobilization Film Festival\,” at Elon Community UCC\, 9:00 a.m. until noon. \nThirteen presenters\, representing 5 congregations and 8 NC faith-based environmental organizations\, will be offering 5-minute film and slide presentations on Creation justice initiatives — from solar installation to permaculture\, to zero church waste to sustainable/sacred church land use\, to the link between racial equity and the environment. These will be followed by breakout Q&A sessions. \nEat\, watch\, learn\, fellowship\, and discover new ways to engage your church and your community in love of\, and justice for\, all of God’s Creation. \nThis event is free\, but donations will be accepted at the event. For more information\, contact Karen Richardson Dunn at karen@ncchurches.org. \nCo-sponsors: Creation Justice Network\, United Church of Christ Southern Conference
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/a-climate-mobilization-film-festival/
CATEGORIES:NCIPL,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T110000
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SUMMARY:THE OPIOID CRISIS: THE FAITH COMMUNITY RESPONDS CLERGY BREAKFAST
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \n\nClick Here to Register 
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/the-opioid-crisis-the-faith-community-responds-clergy-breakfast-3/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191112T113000
DTSTAMP:20190925T133911Z
CREATED:20190925T133911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T133911Z
UID:28992-1573551000-1573558200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds Clergy Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/the-opioid-crisis-the-faith-community-responds-clergy-breakfast-5/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T143000
DTSTAMP:20190923T155307Z
CREATED:20190923T155307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T155307Z
UID:28981-1571992200-1572013800@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Together: Our Health Connects us to Each Other and God
DESCRIPTION:Partners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join fellow neighbors and community members for a regional health gathering in Eastern North Carolina. The theme of the event is “Mindful Together: Our Health Connects Us to Each Other and God.” The day will include conversation around the biggest health issues affecting Eastern NC through a lens of hope and faith. Featured speakers will include: \n\nDawn Baldwin Gibson\, Executive Pastor of Peletah Ministries\nJustine Post\, Resourceful Communities\nSarah Ogletree\, NC Interfaith Power & Light\nJessica Stokes\, Partners in Health and Wholeness\nJessie Garner\, pastor of Open Arms Community Church\n\nClick here to register. General admission is $10 with scholarships available as needed.* Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:30 am. If you would like to request a scholarship or have any further questions\, please contact Jessica Stokes\, Regional Coordinator for Eastern NC\, at jessica@ncchurches.org. \n*Promo codes are available to the primary health lead and pastor of PHW Collaborative member congregations.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/mindful-together-our-health-connects-us-to-each-other-and-god/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191017T113000
DTSTAMP:20190716T191421Z
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfast in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfast-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T113000
DTSTAMP:20190717T134038Z
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UID:28691-1568194200-1568201400@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:The Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds Clergy Breakfast - Salisbury
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 with the Opioid Crisis? If so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved.\n\nAre you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \n\nClick here to register 
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/the-opioid-crisis-the-faith-community-responds-clergy-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190818T153000
DTSTAMP:20190806T204031Z
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UID:28803-1566142200-1566142200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Back to School Gospel Explosion
DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventists Church invites you to their 3rd annual back to school bash! Everyone is welcome to come join in on music\, free food\, games\, prizes\, and many more fun activities. This event will also feature 150 backpacks filled with supplies and other important materials for students in the area as they prepare to return to school.\n\nHealth-lead Renee Lea-Currie will be leading a station called “Be Smarter: Starting the Day with a Healthy Breakfast.” This station will feature samples of whole grain natural cereals\, shelf stable food items to keep on hand for breakfast and lunches\, recipe information\, how to use coupons to afford delicious healthy foods\, and food allergy friendly items and information.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, please contact Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventists Church at 336-228-6407.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/back-to-school-gospel-explosion/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T160000
DTSTAMP:20190806T210136Z
CREATED:20190806T210136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190806T210136Z
UID:28808-1565442000-1565452800@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:In His Way Ministry in Rocky Mount invites you to join them at their 2nd annual Community Day! All are invited to come join in on this day filled with fun and fellowship for the whole community. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For more information\, contact Pastor Angela King at 252-212-1768.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/community-day/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T150000
DTSTAMP:20190801T230829Z
CREATED:20190801T230829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T230829Z
UID:28761-1565370000-1565449200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Climate Justice Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Emmanuel Baptist Church invites you to engage in solutions driven discussions and educational sessions on environmental justice\, environmental racism\, climate justice and addressing health disparities in African American communities. This seminar is FREE and open to the public and will be offered Friday\, August 9\, 5-8 pm and Saturday\, August 10\, 9:15 am to 3 pm. It is designed to accommodate 200 registrants and all participants must register no later than Friday\, August 2\, 2019. REGISTER WITH; Veronica Bitting\, Emmanuel Baptist Chruch\, vbitting@outlook.com or call 336-624-7704.\n\nSPEAKERS:\nEnvironmental Justice experts with NC DHHS – State Center for Health Statistics\nU.S. Environmental Protection Agency\, Region IV – Environmental Justice\nNC State University’s Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources\nChandra Taylor\, Southern Environmental Law Center\nNC Environmental Justice Network and West End Revitalization Association (Omega & Brenda Wilson)\nand others are presenters in this timely and important discussion.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/climate-justice-symposium/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20190404T185858Z
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T185858Z
UID:28162-1561023000-1561030200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T113000
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SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2019-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20190404T185858Z
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T185858Z
UID:28162-1561023000-1561030200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T113000
DTSTAMP:20190404T185858Z
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T185858Z
UID:28472-1561627800-1561635000@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2019-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T113000
DTSTAMP:20190404T185858Z
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T185858Z
UID:28162-1561023000-1561030200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190627T113000
DTSTAMP:20190404T185858Z
CREATED:20190404T185858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T185858Z
UID:28472-1561627800-1561635000@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Clergy Breakfasts in Response to the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about the state of our state when it comes to opioids? \nAre you interested in learning more about ways your congregation can get involved with the Opioid Crisis? \nIf so please join the Council at one of our Clergy Breakfasts for the Opioid Crisis\, the Faith Community Responds. At these breakfasts\, you will learn about the state of our state\, what is harm reduction\, and what congregations can do to get involved. \nThese events will be happening across the state: \n\nJune 20th- Kitty Hawk Click Here to Register\nJune 26th- Gastonia Click Here to Register\nJune 27th- Asheville Click Here to Register\n\nPlease sign up using the Eventbrite link beside the name of the city you are interested in attending. More cities and dates will be added.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/clergy-breakfasts-in-response-to-the-opioid-crisis-2019-06-27/
CATEGORIES:Legislative Advocacy,Opioid Crisis,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T150000
DTSTAMP:20190131T171422Z
CREATED:20190131T171422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T171422Z
UID:27776-1553765400-1553785200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:2019 Legislative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Click here to register. Please register by Monday\, March 25 to guarantee lunch. \nWhether you are new to grassroots advocacy or have been engaged in this critical work for some time\, the NC Council of Churches’ Legislative Seminar offers the opportunity to hear updates on issues being discussed at the General Assembly\, network with others who share your concerns\, and learn how you can make a difference. This seminar is unique in North Carolina in bringing together people of faith to learn ways we can impact legislation in our state. \nThe cost\, which includes lunch\, is $25 and current students may purchase a discounted ticket of $15. \nThe schedule for the day is: \n9 a.m. – Check-in (light arrival snacks will be available) \n9:30 a.m. – Opening worship \nChoice of one workshop per session \n10:30 a.m. – Workshop Session One \nPower Struggles\, the Sequel: Rob Schofield\, Director\, NC Policy Watch \n\nReview legislative efforts to curb the governor’s powers. Are those efforts continuing\, and what do they involve? How can Cooper and his allies effectively use the veto to advance the progressive agenda now that vetoes have some teeth? How is Cooper handling these challenges?\n\nShape of the Bench: Bob Orr\, Former Associate Justice of the NC Supreme Court \n\nCan the state’s courts remain independent in the face of legislative pressure to politicize? Is the federal judiciary — which has acted as a check against the General Assembly’s excesses — evolving sharply to the right with the president’s appointees? What can be done about it?\n\nVoter ID\, Theory\, and Practice: Caitlin Swain\, Executive Director\, Forward Justice; Irving Joyner\, Law Professor\, NC Central University; Leah Kong\, Staff Attorney\, Forward Justice \n\nIns and outs of the new photo ID law\, hastily enacted in December over the governor’s veto. What are the remaining problems? Will the law hold up in court? What more can be done to counter legislative attempts at voter suppression?\n\nHealth Care at Stake: Nicole Dozier\, Director of the Health Advocacy Project\, NC Justice Center \n\nWhat more can/should legislators do to lower costs and improve access? What are the prospects for Medicaid expansion?\n\nEnvironmental Protection: Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, NC Interfaith Power & Light \n\nChallenges amidst global warming: sea level rise\, intense storms\, flooding threats. Protection vs. deregulation.\n\nBlitz Campaign (ALEC): Bill Mefford\, Faith Organizer\, Americans United for Separation of Church and State \n\nWhat is it and how do we prepare for it? How to recognize a wolf in sheep’s clothing.\n\n11:30 a.m. – Workshop Session Two \nElection Integrity: Melissa Price Kromm\, Coalition Director\, NC Voters for Clean Elections \n\n Update on the controversies over elections administration and oversight. Will the legislature give up its push to control the state elections board? In light of the 9th Congressional District scandal\, what further steps should be taken to guard against absentee ballot fraud? Any prospect for restoring public accountability for investigations into campaign finance violations? What happens if those investigations remain secret unless criminal charges are brought?\n\nState Budget Trends: Alexandra Sirota\, Director of NC Budget & Tax Center\, NC Justice Center \n\n How does the governor use his new veto clout to affect revenues\, spending? Is North Carolina still trying to get by on the cheap?\n\nPulse Check on Public Education: Mark Jewell\, President\, North Carolina Association of Educators \n\nA year after teachers flexed political muscles\, how are their pay and working conditions improving? Update on schools’ performance amid a legislative push for more parental choice. Rich vs. poor districts; trends toward resegregation.\n\nImmigration Challenges for North Carolina: Gail Phares\, Founding member of Witness for Peace and recipient of this year’s Faith Active in Public Life Award \n\nWhat more can the state do to take advantage of immigrants’ economic contributions while fostering an orderly immigration system? Detriments of 287G.\n\nPolarized Politics and the Urban/Rural Divide: Rick Glazier\, Executive Director\, NC Justice Center \n\nAny movement toward common ground\, and if so should progressives cheer? Prospects for civil discourse. Strategies for effective progressive advocacy in a polarized environment.\n\n12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Keynote – Tom Ross\, President Emeritus of the University of North Carolina system and co-chair of North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform\, will provide the keynote on the health of our state’s and nation’s political systems. \n1:30 p.m. – Workshop Session Three \nAnnals of Gerrymandering: Tom Ross\, Co-Chair\, North Carolinians for Redistricting Reform \n\nUpdate status of anti-gerrymandering lawsuits; review progress due to court rulings. Will U.S. Supreme Court\, as it considers a case involving North Carolina\, finally set a standard to gauge unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering? Are advocates for nonpartisan redistricting making any headway? How can their efforts be pushed along?\n\nCurbing Gun Violence: Becky Ceartas\, Executive Director\, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence \n\nWhat can and should North Carolina do? The legislative role.\n\nHigher Education Under Stress: David Rice\, Executive Director\, Higher Education Works \n\nUNC system is at a crossroads with regard to governance and mission. Is one of the state’s principal assets at risk?\n\nThe Double-edged Sword of Opioid Laws: Lillie Armstrong\, Community Overdose Consultant\, NC Department of Health and Human Services and Chris Pernell\, Director\, Partners in Health and Wholeness \n\nDrug-Induced Homicide Law. What is it and how it flies in the face of Good Samaritan Laws. Great start\, but no reckoning of the unintended consequences.\n\nEnvironmental Protection: Susannah Tuttle\, Director\, NC Interfaith Power & Light \n\nChallenges amidst global warming: sea level rise\, intense storms\, flooding threats. Protection vs. deregulation.\n\n2:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/nc-council-of-churches-legislative-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T113000
DTSTAMP:20190124T210727Z
CREATED:20190124T210727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190124T210727Z
UID:27736-1553160600-1553167800@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Healing\, Hope and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Council of Churches\, people of faith\, and the community alike for a summit on the opioid epidemic in North Carolina. Speakers from the following organizations will present at this moving event: The Attorney General’s Office\, NC Harm Reduction Coalition\, NC Child\, and the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Come learn more about the opioid crisis\, hear from fellow North Carolinians who have been personally impacted\, and discuss the overall importance of a compassionate\, faith-driven response to this epidemic. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Click here to register. If you have any questions\, please contact us at info@ncchurches.org or 919-828-6501.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/healing-hope-and-recovery/
CATEGORIES:Opioid Crisis,PHW
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTSTAMP:20181126T212948Z
CREATED:20181126T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181126T212948Z
UID:27381-1552348800-1552521599@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Come to the Table Conference
DESCRIPTION:We invite faith leaders and laypeople\, hunger relief advocates\, farmers\, farm workers\, community organizers\, community gardeners\, food council members\, extension agents and others to join us next March to examine the root causes of hunger and collaborate to build a more just food system. At the 2019 Come to the Table Conference\, we hope to energize attendees to go back to their communities with the knowledge to challenge the systemic nature of hunger and the skills and connections to grow structures that are based in justice. The 2019 Conference will: \n\nShare resources\, tools & knowledge to support attendees in being effective community organizers for a more just food system\nProvide space for the knowledge and wisdom in the room to be shared and for us all to learn together\nProvide space for people to connect with each other and build relationships that will sustain and support their work\n\nKeynote Speakers \nDr. Monica White\, author of Freedom Farmers: Agricultural Resistance and the Black Freedom Movement \nEric Holt-Giménez\, Executive Director of Food First  \nFor more information\, including keynote biographies\, workshop selection\, conference schedules\, and other logistics\, click here. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/save-the-date-come-to-the-table-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Farmworkers,Food,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T170000
DTSTAMP:20180904T175612Z
CREATED:20180904T175612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180904T175612Z
UID:26785-1551945600-1551978000@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Recovering Hope Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one day conference to discuss the possibilities for a faith-driven response to the opioid crisis. This event will help to empower faith leaders to mobilize their communities to better respond to the epidemic. NC Attorney General Josh Stein will be on the of the plenary speakers for this event. The schedule for the day is: \n8:00 AM Registration and Breakfast \n8:45 AM Special Music – Giles Blankenship \n9:00 AM Opening Plenary Session \n\nJosh Stein\, Attorney General for North Carolina\nGreg Delaney\, Outreach Coordinator\, Woodhaven Ohio\n\n10:30 AM Rescue and Relief \n\nSession A: Church-Based Naloxone Distribution\nSession B: Harm Reduction and Syringe Service Programs\nSession C: Peer Navigators in Hospital ERs\n\nNoon Lunch and Resource Fair \n1:15 PM Restoration and Recovery \n\nSession A: Advocating for Healthy Communities\nSession B: Faith Communities and Drug Treatment Courts\nSession C: Mental Health First Aid\n\n3:00 PM Closing Plenary Session – Call to Action \n\nDrew Brooks\, Executive Director\, Faith Partners\nMonty Burks\, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuses Services Director of Faith-Based Initiatives\n\nClick here to register. \nThe conference will be held at Butler Chapel at Campbell University and registration is $30.  Use registration code “RECOVER” to receive 50% discount. Please contact Kate Thomas at kthomas@campbell.edu for any questions regarding registration and conference details.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/recovering-hope-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Legislative Advocacy,PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190227T160000
DTSTAMP:20190125T160428Z
CREATED:20190125T160428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T160428Z
UID:27743-1551256200-1551283200@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:2019 Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:On February 27\, 2019\, North Carolinians from the mountains to the sea will join together in Raleigh to tell our lawmakers that we want to close the health insurance coverage gap by expanding Medicaid during this legislative session. We would love for you to join us! \nThis event is free and open to the public. You can register for the event here. For live updates as the event gets closer\, follow our Facebook event page here. For more information or questions\, contact us at info@ncchurches.org or 919-828-6501.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/2019-medicaid-expansion-advocacy-day/
CATEGORIES:PHW
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T115500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T130000
DTSTAMP:20190122T160225Z
CREATED:20190122T160225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T160225Z
UID:27719-1549972500-1549976400@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Wilmington Roadshow Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council for lunch to learn a bit of our history and current initiatives along with strategies and visions for going forward.  We are made of 18 denominations across the state and work in multiple arenas ranging from Immigration to the Environment\, from Living Wage advocacy to the Opioid Crisis — matters that affect the daily lives of the people who live in our state. Taking our cues from the Old Testament Prophets and the New Testament Good News\, we address the issues that God has chosen for us. We will start at 11:55AM\, so come early to sign in\, and we will finish promptly at 1:00PM for those who have a busy afternoon. \nLunch is free\, so bring a friend\, bring two\, bring as many as you like\, just be sure to have everyone sign up. \nClick here to RSVP or call the office at 919-828-6501.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/wilmington-roadshow-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,PHW,Regional Visits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
DTSTAMP:20180102T205353Z
CREATED:20180102T205353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180102T205353Z
UID:24748-1531353600-1531699199@healthandwholeness.org
SUMMARY:Wild Goose Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wild Goose Festival is a 4-day art\, music\, and story-driven transformational experience grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Come to not only learn from incredible speakers\, but also to engage in robust and respectful conversation with thought leaders\, writers\, dreamers\, artists\, visionaries\, and social justice activists. The 2018 collection of co-creaters includes Jen Hatmaker\, Jon Pavlovitz\, Jacqui Lewis\, Amy Grant\, and civil rights icon Ruby Sales. \nLooking for a summer weekend event for your youth group? Wild Goose has special event pricing to make attendance as accessible as possible for youth groups. Located in the middle of this festival of co-creation\, faith\, and spiritually fueled fellowship is a youth tent that will provide programming on subjects that matter to teens. Few other events speak so much to the passions of teenagers in the church with open conversations about gender identity\, active collaboration on faith inspired justice work\, and authentic open dialogue on the topics that matter to them most. Click here for more information about the Wild Goose for youth. \nClick here to purchase your tickets.
URL:https://healthandwholeness.org/event-single/wild-goose-festival-3/
CATEGORIES:Christian Unity,Conference,Immigration,Legislative Advocacy,NCIPL,Peace,PHW
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