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PHW Spotlight: Meet Apostle Michelle Sledge of Kingdom Entity Apostolic Ministries

By Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Apostle Dr. Michelle Sledge is the pastor of Kingdom Entity Apostolic Ministries and the faith lead for the PHW mini-grant funded initiative that provides wellness programming to the food pantry of the church’s Resource Center located at 1062 East Avenue, Hassell, N.C.  The church started in Greenville, but relocated to Hassell after purchasing a church […]

PHW Spotlight: Meet Apostle Michelle Sledge of Kingdom Entity Apostolic Ministries

· by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director

Apostle Dr. Michelle Sledge is the pastor of Kingdom Entity Apostolic Ministries and the faith lead for the PHW mini-grant funded initiative that provides wellness programming to the food pantry of the church’s Resource Center located at 1062 East Avenue, Hassell, N.C.  The church started in Greenville, but relocated to Hassell after purchasing a church […]

2022 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation to Annie McIver, Health Lead for Cameron Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

This past Thursday at the Faith Health Summit, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the North Carolina Council of Churches presented the 2022 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation to Annie McIver, Health Lead for Cameron Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Willona Stallings was the first director of Partners […]

2022 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation to Annie McIver, Health Lead for Cameron Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

This past Thursday at the Faith Health Summit, the Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) program of the North Carolina Council of Churches presented the 2022 Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation to Annie McIver, Health Lead for Cameron Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Willona Stallings was the first director of Partners […]

PHW Honors Collaborative Church with Award

By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The past year and a half has been trying for all of us, some more than others. But a blessing that came out of this time of deep reflection was the idea for the Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation. During the pandemic, we were all working around the clock just to stay […]

PHW Honors Collaborative Church with Award

· by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

The past year and a half has been trying for all of us, some more than others. But a blessing that came out of this time of deep reflection was the idea for the Willona Stallings Award for Excellence in Community Innovation. During the pandemic, we were all working around the clock just to stay […]

High Country UCC

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

High Country United Church of Christ (UCC), located in the beautiful western region of North Carolina, has been a member of the PHW Collaborative for about two years now. The Rev. Tamara Franks, pastor at High Country UCC, shared with us some of the reflections on the challenges and opportunities that have arisen for their […]

High Country UCC

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

High Country United Church of Christ (UCC), located in the beautiful western region of North Carolina, has been a member of the PHW Collaborative for about two years now. The Rev. Tamara Franks, pastor at High Country UCC, shared with us some of the reflections on the challenges and opportunities that have arisen for their […]

COVID-19 Spotlights

By Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Partners in Health and Wholeness is proud to partner with faith communities that are committed to promoting faith, health, and justice. The congregations in our Collaborative network are what make our work and program possible. This page is dedicated to showcasing the health ministries of our PHW Collaborative member faith communities. During this unprecedented time, […]

COVID-19 Spotlights

· by Michelle Peedin, Program Coordinator, Partners in Health and Wholeness

Partners in Health and Wholeness is proud to partner with faith communities that are committed to promoting faith, health, and justice. The congregations in our Collaborative network are what make our work and program possible. This page is dedicated to showcasing the health ministries of our PHW Collaborative member faith communities. During this unprecedented time, […]

Spotlight: Free COVID-19 Testing

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Free COVID-19 Testing

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ is located in Trenton, NC in the heart of Eastern North Carolina. They have been a member of the PHW Collaborative for almost 7 years. Led by Bishop Rodney Parker, St. Stephen has been embodying the mission of our Collaborative program through a Healthy Eating educational program, […]

St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

St. Stephen Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ is located in Trenton, NC in the heart of Eastern North Carolina. They have been a member of the PHW Collaborative for almost 7 years. Led by Bishop Rodney Parker, St. Stephen has been embodying the mission of our Collaborative program through a Healthy Eating educational program, […]

St. Paul Presbyterian Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

St. Paul Presbyterian Church is located in Louisburg, NC in Central North Carolina. They have made healthy eating central to their ministry through the initiative “A Blessing Soup Kitchen,” serving nutritious meals to community members twice a week, providing nonprofit day care, and hosting the Franklin County Reentry Program, to assist recently incarcerated individuals who are re-entering […]

St. Paul Presbyterian Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

St. Paul Presbyterian Church is located in Louisburg, NC in Central North Carolina. They have made healthy eating central to their ministry through the initiative “A Blessing Soup Kitchen,” serving nutritious meals to community members twice a week, providing nonprofit day care, and hosting the Franklin County Reentry Program, to assist recently incarcerated individuals who are re-entering […]

Oasis of Hope Ministries

By Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Oasis of Hope Ministries is located in Henderson, NC in Central North Carolina. Oasis of Hope Ministries has been centering faith, health, and well-being in their ministry for almost 4 years now. Some of the programs they offer include nutrition seminars, free exercise classes, a community health fair, and an annual mile challenge, just to name […]

Oasis of Hope Ministries

· by Rachel Baker, Communications Director

Oasis of Hope Ministries is located in Henderson, NC in Central North Carolina. Oasis of Hope Ministries has been centering faith, health, and well-being in their ministry for almost 4 years now. Some of the programs they offer include nutrition seminars, free exercise classes, a community health fair, and an annual mile challenge, just to name […]

Haywood Street UMC

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Haywood Street UMC has been a member of the PHW Collaborative since 2018. They have always been an anchor of support in their community through ministering with the unsheltered population of Asheville, serving fresh meals to all, and hosting a respite center for illness recovery.  Pastor Brian Combs shared with us how they have refocused due to COVID-19: […]

Haywood Street UMC

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Haywood Street UMC has been a member of the PHW Collaborative since 2018. They have always been an anchor of support in their community through ministering with the unsheltered population of Asheville, serving fresh meals to all, and hosting a respite center for illness recovery.  Pastor Brian Combs shared with us how they have refocused due to COVID-19: […]

Spotlight: St. Stephen Church of Christ

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: St. Stephen Church of Christ

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Woodleaf United Methodist Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Woodleaf United Methodist Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

New Hope AME Zion Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

“New Hope AME Zion Church Health and Wellness Ministry held a Back to School Celebration at Skateland USA in Clemons NC. This was a great way to bring our children and youth together before school started for the Fall with one last group physical activity before students got set into the routine of their studies. […]

New Hope AME Zion Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

“New Hope AME Zion Church Health and Wellness Ministry held a Back to School Celebration at Skateland USA in Clemons NC. This was a great way to bring our children and youth together before school started for the Fall with one last group physical activity before students got set into the routine of their studies. […]

Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

First Baptist Church of East Winston-Salem

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

February is designated as American Heart Month. During this time, everyone is encouraged to wear red to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. First Baptist Church of East Winston-Salem took this challenge and ran with it! The bulletins included information about American Heart Month, encouraging folks to wear red in solidarity and even brought […]

First Baptist Church of East Winston-Salem

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

February is designated as American Heart Month. During this time, everyone is encouraged to wear red to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke. First Baptist Church of East Winston-Salem took this challenge and ran with it! The bulletins included information about American Heart Month, encouraging folks to wear red in solidarity and even brought […]

Emmanuel AME Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Emmanuel AME Church in Durham, NC is connecting mind, body, and spirit through the work of their health commission. Chairperson and health-lead Shirley L. Smith describes in more detail how they have incorporated practices of health wholeness into their ministry through a health fair they hosted in April: “Our commission on health is working diligently […]

Emmanuel AME Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Emmanuel AME Church in Durham, NC is connecting mind, body, and spirit through the work of their health commission. Chairperson and health-lead Shirley L. Smith describes in more detail how they have incorporated practices of health wholeness into their ministry through a health fair they hosted in April: “Our commission on health is working diligently […]

Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Shalom Community Christian Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: St. Matthews Metropolitan AME Zion Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Real Life Ministries

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Real Life Ministries

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Bryson City UMC

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Bryson City UMC

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian Church

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Faith and Victory Christian Church

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMC

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Brown’s Chapel UMC

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: St. John AME

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: St. John AME

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, and abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives […]

Spotlight: Bethel Christian Assembly

By Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives of […]

Spotlight: Bethel Christian Assembly

· by Lindsay Barth, Event Coordinator & PHW Communications Associate

Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW), an initiative of the North Carolina Council of Churches, is designed to bridge issues of faith, health, and justice. We partner with faith communities to provide the necessary tools for healthy, whole, abundant living. Through these spotlights, we will be sharing an overview of the programs and initiatives of […]