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NCC Newsletter

June 7, 2026

NCC Offers Free Voter Empowerment Guide for 2026 Elections

Our vote is our voice, and today NCC is putting tools in your hands to make that voice heard. The 2026 Your Vote, Your Voice Voter Empowerment Guide was created to help local churches turn conviction into action between now and Election Day. 


Inside the Guide, you will find month-by-month Check Up Sundays, scriptures for sermons, a clear plan for helping every member register and prepare, and resources you can trust. 


The first Check Up Sunday is the weekend of June 14, with a focus on voter education.


VIEW the Voter Empowerment Guide Here.


DOWNLOAD the Voter Empowerment Guide Here.

IIC Faith Leaders Issue Statements on Green Card Law and Budget Reconciliation Bill

The Interfaith Immigration Coalition (IIC), a partnership of 56 faith-based organizations, including the National Council of Churches, recently issued a statement regarding the current administration’s effort to further restrict immigration policies and immigrant rights.


WASHINGTON, DC — Dignity, grace, safety, and respect for each and every human being. These are not just moral values. They are values common to every faith tradition — whether we identify as Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Baha’i, or any other religion or tradition practiced around the world. These values come across in how we live our faith, designate federal funds, and advocate to improve public policy. On immigration, these values lead us to recognize that every person has unique life circumstances, challenges, and gifts, and that families are the core of our society. 


On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum (PM-602-0199) that completely changes the process to receive a green card for many applicants living in the United States. While the Trump administration presented this memo as a “reminder” about existing law, it is actually a profound change that will leave many people who have a legal right to apply for a green card separated from their families and stranded outside the United States, unable to access the lawful permanent residency status Congress intended them to obtain.


Click here for quotes from faith leaders about this announcement. To interview them or others, contact media@communicationsshop.us.


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Faith Leaders: Budget Reconciliation Bill Continues “Trajectory of Harm”


WASHINGTON, DC – Faith leaders and hundreds of organizations are urging Congress to vote no on the budget reconciliation bill.


“It seems some lawmakers are willing to overlook the rising cost of living, and the erosion of the social safety net, just to throw billions more taxpayer dollars at the Trump administration’s chaotic, cruel, and deadly immigration policy,” said Giovana Oaxaca, Senior Government Relations Manager, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, co-chair of Interfaith Immigration Coalition. “But people of faith are using their voices to tell Congress this is not what we want.”


The IIC is a partnership of 56 faith-based organizations committed to enacting fair and humane immigration reform that reflects our mandate to welcome the stranger and treat all human beings with dignity and respect.


Coalition members work together to advocate for just and equitable immigration policies, educate faith communities, and serve immigrant populations around the country.

Annual Starvin' for Justice
Fast and Vigil

Are you mad enough yet?  

Are YOU Starvin' for Justice?


In 1972, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down all death penalty laws in the country. Each of the five justices who affirmed that ruling on June 29, 1972, in Furman v. Georgia had a different primary concern. But they did not abolish or even disallow the death penalty. They just set new standards. At least, that was the idea.


States that wanted to execute prisoners had to write new laws. Florida had a special session of its legislature in November 1972 to do just that, and by 1976, other states had followed suit, and hundreds of prisoners were on death row. Then, on July 2, 1976, SCOTUS upheld the new laws with its decision in Gregg v. Georgia.


Death penalty abolitionists have marked these two anniversary dates, June 29 and July 2, with the four-day Starvin' for Justice: the  33rd Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty at the US Supreme Court.  NOTE: Those who come for the full event arrive in DC by the evening of June 28 and depart on July 3.


Get all the information at ABOLITION.ORG.


Even if you can't come in person, you can be a part of it. Special events will be live-streamed, and anyone can be a sponsorWe encourage you to join the individuals and organizations whose sponsorship contributions have been received to-date. Visit the website to see the growing list of individuals "Commemorating 50 Years of Fighting Executions Since the Gregg Decision" (Giving of at least $50)


Click Here to Sponsor.

Creation Justice Ministries Resources

Protect Our Sacred Underwater World 

In the beginning, the Spirit moved over the face of the waters.

 

Long before dry land existed, before trees or creatures or humankind, there was the deep. Scripture tells us that God hovered over those chaotic waters and called them good. In a way, the ocean is the beginning of God's creation on earth. 

 

Every June, Creation Justice Ministries marks World Ocean Month by returning to those waters, theologically and practically. CJM wants to start this month by uplifting a place that moved them, and that you may already know of: the Blake Plateau.


Click here to learn more about the Blake Plateau.

EPN Webinar: Discipleship
with Gen Z and Beyond

June 9, 2026 | 3:00pm ET

The drift of young adults away from the church—and more recently, back toward it—has been in the headlines for years. Yet many churches find it challenging to connect with young adults in their own contexts. What is Gen Z seeking from faith communities? How can parishes offer the Good News and Christian practices to transform seekers into the disciples needed for this moment?

Join leaders from Episcopal Service Corps, the church’s network of domestic volunteer service programs for ages 21-32, as they share what they have learned about Gen Z from years of ministry engagement. Together, participants will consider how the Anglican tradition speaks to young adults' needs and discuss foundational approaches to young adult ministry for your church.

Building a culture in your parish that welcomes Gen Z and fosters their discipleship goes beyond a thriving young adult ministry: it helps people of all ages put their faith into action as Christian disciples. This reflective, hopeful conversation will help church leaders explore the gifts their churches have to offer and opportunities to share them with young adults in life-giving ways.

  • Kelsey Rice Bogdan – Ministry Network Specialist, Episcopal Service Corps, The Episcopal Church; New York, NY (moderator)

  • Andrew Kellner – Director, Servant Year; Rector, St. Asaph's Episcopal Church; Philadelphia, PA

  • Emily Ulmer – Co-Director, Plainsong Farm & Ministry; Rockford, MI

Second Annual Diocesan Assembly of the Armenian Diocese of Canada

The Armenian Diocese of Canada convened its 42nd Annual Diocesan Assembly from May 29–31, at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church in Hamilton. The parish was selected as the host of this year's Assembly as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding, marking five decades of faithful service and witness within the Armenian community.


Presided over by His Grace Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate, the Assembly brought together clergy and lay delegates from parishes across the country to deliberate on matters concerning the spiritual, administrative, educational, and pastoral life of the Diocese.


The Assembly commenced with a clergy conference under the leadership of the Primate. Delegates also received the Pontifical blessings and paternal greetings of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, conveyed from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.


A highlight of the Assembly was a presentation by Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Fr. Chevian provided a comprehensive overview of the Seminary’s mission, academic offerings, and leadership formation programs.


Read the full story on Facebook.

Watch the 42nd Annual Assembly of the Armenian Diocese of Canada below or on YouTube.

DCC General Assembly 2026:
Love Surpassing

Join the 2026 DCC General Assembly online, July 10–11, as the church gathers around the theme BEYOND: Love Surpassing, inspired by Ephesians 3:14–21. Rooted and grounded in a love that surpasses all knowledge, your voice and presence matter.


With online access creating greater accessibility and removing the challenge of distance, there has never been an easier moment to say yes and join the gathering.


Registration is $30 per person. Time is moving, and we don’t want you to miss your place at this historic gathering. Click below to learn more and register.

WCC News & Updates

WCC Prayer Focus Calendar

The WCC Ecumenical Prayer Cycle takes us through every region of the world over the course of a year. Praying for each place on earth and its people at least once a year, we affirm our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems, and sharing diverse gifts. Pray with us!


The suggested prayer texts are based on Pilgrim Prayer: An Ecumenical Prayer Cycle. The book and the website offer valuable aids for intercessory prayers, prayer on behalf of and in solidarity with others.

WCC, UN Refugee Agency Sign Historic MOU

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a historic memorandum of understanding that reaffirms their shared commitment to raising global, regional, and national awareness of forced displacement and statelessness.


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WCC  Emphasizes Urgent Need for Action 
on Escalating Nuclear Threats

The 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) concluded on May 22 and again failed to adopt an outcome document, as nuclear-armed states and their allies continued to undermine the treaty’s core disarmament obligations.


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WCC, Caritas, World Vision Issue
Open Letter Against Hunger

For the first time, the leaders of WCC, Caritas Internationalis, and World Vision International have co-signed a joint open letter calling on governments, multilateral institutions, and faith communities to act urgently to address global hunger and malnutrition. The letter brings together three of the world’s largest faith-based organizations in a common public stand.


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WCC Expresses Solidarity with Churches
in Argentinian Public Witness

WCC General Secretary Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay expressed solidarity with the initiative “Ayuno y Oración para Despertar las Conciencias” (Fasting and Prayer to Awaken Consciences) and with all those participating in fasting, prayer, reflection, and public witness.


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WCC Executive Committee to Convene Online June 8–12

The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee will convene online June 8–12 to conduct the regular business of the first half of the year, review program reports and audited financial results for 2025, and review proposals for a new structure for delivering work.


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Young People Invited to Join Second
Ecumenical Youth Gathering

WCC Young People in the Ecumenical Movement (YPEM) will host its second online Connection Gathering on June 10, inviting young ecumenists from around the world to meet, share experiences, and strengthen relationships across regions.


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Cameroonian Youth Gather for First 
Sustainable Population Growth Forum

More than 150 young people from the East Mungo Region of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon gathered on May 25, at Presbyterian Church Bastos for the first edition of the Young People’s Theological Forum on Sustainable Population Growth.


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Upcoming WCC Events

Eco-Diakonia Youth Hub 2026:
Global Three-month Online Training Program
May 8 — July 10, 2026 — The WCC has launched applications for the Eco-Diakonia Youth Hub, a three-month global training program designed to equip young leaders to advance climate justice and diakonia initiatives in their local contexts.
Read more


Webinar: Breaking the Blood Taboo: Faith Communities as Allies in Menstrual Hygiene and Period Poverty
June 4, 2026—In many faith communities, menstruation is still not spoken about. That silence has consequences: no disposal bin in the restroom stall, no running water, no basic provision. For approximately 500 million women and girls worldwide, this is not a peripheral inconvenience. It is period poverty, and it happens inside the buildings where dignity is preached.
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Executive Committee Meeting (Virtual)
June 8– 12, 2026—The 25-person Executive Committee is the WCC governing body, with members from churches in every region. It meets twice a year to monitor ongoing work, supervise the budget, and deal with policy matters referred to it by the Central Committee.
Read more


European Christian Internet Conference in Rome:
AI and Authentic Spirituality
June 10–12, 2026—The annual European Christian Internet Conference (ECIC) will take place in Rome, Italy June 10–12 2026, exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on spirituality and our faith practices.
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Global Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
June 11, 2026—In a series of global prayers for peace, WCC invites people and churches around the world to join in the Global Prayer for Peace in Ukraine on June 11 at 13.00 CET.
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Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and
Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School) 2026
August 17– 28, 2026—WCC is inviting applications for the Ecumenical School on Governance, Economics, and Management for an Economy of Life (GEM School), August 17–28, 2026, in Panama City, Panama. Five partner organizations are joining the effort: the World Communion of Reformed Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Methodist Council, Council for World Mission, and United Society Partners in the Gospel. The 10-day program will train 20–25 church leaders to push for change in global finance.
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Season of Creation 2026: Living Waters
September 1–4, 2026—WCC calls Christians worldwide to observe the Season of Creation, September 1 — October 4, 2026. This year's theme, "Living Waters," comes from Ezekiel 47:9 and 12—a biblical vision of hope and ecological restoration.
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International Ecumenical and Mission Organization Reps Examine Changing Ecclesial Landscape

Chiang Mai, Thailand: Three representatives of ecumenical, evangelical, and mission organizations addressing the theme “Changing Landscape of the Global Ecumenical Movement in the 21st Century: Prospects and Challenges,” analyzed polycentric mission and relational forms of ecumenism, fragmentation of churches, and the growing importance of collaboration across traditions, regions, and mission contexts. 


Rev. Dr. Kenneth Mtata, program director for Life, Justice, and Peace of the World Council of Churches (WCC), who joined the international consultation virtually, emphasized that the ecumenical movement is far broader than formal organizations, describing it as a Spirit-led movement expressed through Christian unity, common witness, and shared service. While acknowledging the historic role of institutional ecumenism, he highlighted that the movement is undergoing a profound transformation rather than decline.


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Canadian Youth Mission to Armenia (CYMA) 2026

State/Area Council News

Atlanta Council

At Antioch Baptist Bible College and Seminary, summer classes are underway. Visit ANTIOCH to find out more. So that as many faith leaders as possible may attend the National Faith Leaders Summit, held at Bible Way Ministries in Atlanta, from June 29 – July 1, registration fees have been waived. This summit is specifically designed to empower you with the tools to lead impactful violence prevention efforts. Over three days, violence interrupters, youth advocates, survivors, and community leaders will gather to celebrate leadership, learn, collaborate, become equipped, and make an action plan. Final registration is this Friday, June 5. Register here. Hotel accommodations: Atlanta Airport Marriott, 4711 Best Road, Atlanta, 30337. Be sure to reserve your room by June 5 to receive the discounted rate HERE.

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“The Empowered Caregiver,” a lecture with dinner presented by the Atlanta Neuroscience Institute and the Alzheimer’s Association-Atlanta Chapter, will be on June 11, 6:00 p.m., at Peachtree Christian Church, 1580 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta 30309. To reserve a seat, visit this website.

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From Mental Health America Georgia: Question, Persuade, and Refer, Wednesday, June 17, 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. This training teaches participants how to recognize the signs of a suicide crisis, how to persuade the person to get help, and how to refer them to appropriate resources. REGISTER HERE.

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SUMMA Theological Debate Society and Summer Camp is accepting registrations now.  SUMMA, July 14-22, brings together high school students (entering grades 9–12) from across the country to one of the largest and most beautiful college campuses anywhere—the University of the South in Sewanee, Tenn. In between stimulating lectures and discussions, campers explore the domain, play sports and music, engage in arts and crafts, and forge connections with members of the Sewanee community. Working in small groups, campers research controversies, develop arguments, question claims, seek evidence, debate positions, and sharpen their skills in public speaking, listening, and critical thinking. At the end-of-camp tournament, each camper debates both the affirmative and negative positions of debate resolutions.  Apply, Register, and Final Payment.

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Pitts Theology Library continues its partnership with the Historic Rural Churches of Georgia project, working “to research, document, and preserve the history of Georgia’s rural churches.” One way Pitts supports this preservation work is by creating virtual tours of these incredible buildings. We invite you to check out a tour of the beautiful Antioch Baptist Church in Taliaferro County. Click on the link below to learn more and to virtually walk through this incredible space. Digital Highlight


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From Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Theological Seminary: Wounded Ministers Retreats Wounded Ministers Retreat for Clergy and Spouses, July 13-16, 2026, and October 12-15. An experience for healing and wholeness for ministers and spouses who have experienced a forced termination from a ministry context, or who are in conflict that may lead to one.

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The next Green Team Roundtable is June 9 at noon. It will be all about ReWilding! Join Tres Crow, Founder and CEO of GreenBox Homes, for a conversation on how native, edible, and sustainable landscaping can become a meaningful focus for faith communities. This discussion will explore how faith communities can transform their grounds into living expressions of stewardship, restoration, and care for Earth. He will share practical pathways for turning conventional landscapes into thriving ecosystems that support biodiversity, food access, and community connection. He will highlight how these efforts can align with spiritual values of responsibility, renewal, and service. Find the Zoom link HERE

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Join Shallowford Presbyterian Church for a special homecoming concert featuring Shallowford’s 6th through 12th-grade singers! Sunday, June 14, 7:00 p.m. This year’s program, “Carry the Light,” explores how God’s light meets us, transforms us, and moves through us into the world. Join in person or online.

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 International Students & Volunteers Needed: The AMIS annual International Student Advisor Breakfast is Thursday, June 18, at 8:30 a.m. in Midtown Atlanta. They are inviting a good cross-section of advisors from all of the Atlanta-area schools and institutions that work with international college students. They are also seeking a few international students and volunteers to attend and be seated with the academic advisors to talk about the ways AMIS has positively impacted their lives and time in the U.S. If you are available and interested in attending this short event, please email, and please state if you are a student, former student, or a volunteer. There is no cost to attend. Email for information!

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The God of Us All: Praying with Black Spirituality

June 14–21, Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center. This seven-night individually directed Ignatian retreat invites participants into a deeper encounter with God through the rich gifts of Black Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. To learn more, visit Ignatius House's website.

Minnesota Council

Preparing for July 4th Weekend Workshop

Tuesday, June 9 | 6:00 p.m. 
Join the Clergy Emergency League and the Wisconsin Council of Churches for a 90‑minute workshop to help clergy and congregational leaders prepare faithful, grounded worship and preaching for the July 4th weekend. 


Learn More and Register
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Faith in Us: A National Clergy Initiative 

June 9 – 11
Clergy are invited to join the launch of Faith in Us: A National Clergy Initiative through two upcoming national clergy Zoom calls. These gatherings will introduce the initiative and offer clergy from across the country an opportunity to connect, learn, and engage together.


Register here.

New York Council

Faith Based Affordable Housing Summit

The NY Council is pleased to announce the second annual “Rebuilding the Sacred Hearts of Our Communities” Faith-Based Affordable Housing Summit, taking place on Wednesday, June 17, at The Riverside Church, 475 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10027.

 

This full-day gathering will bring together faith leaders, housing advocates, developers, and community partners from across the state to explore practical pathways from vision to development.

 

Registration details, including Early Bird tickets, will be available soon. Ticket purchase will include meals, materials, and access to all sessions. To ensure accessibility, a limited number of pay-what-you-can scholarships will be offered.


Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations looking to support this vital work. For questions, please contact: Rashida Tyler at 845-282-6022.


Learn more here.

Interfaith Council of 
Metropolitan Washington, DC

NBA Sent Summer Coming in June

National Benevolent Associations’s 2026 SENT Summer is coming June 21-22! Formerly the annual SENT Seminar, this year’s two-day virtual event will offer messages of inspiration and resilience from public change makers as they share personal anecdotes and frameworks that nurture endurance for those “in the HEAT of the Work” of leading social change.


The event will be held from 7:00 pm—8:00 pm ET/6:00 pm-7:00 pm CT each night. Registration is now open!


Register Here

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Grant Opportunities


Shipt’s Community Impact Grant

Deadline: June 12, 2026
Available Funds: $ 10K-35K. Shipt’s Community Impact Grant program invests in nonprofits that are creating communities where all people have access to fresh, nutritious, and culturally relevant food that is affordable and accessible.
 

Faith United Methodist Foundation Grant

Deadline: June 13, 2026
Available Funds: $2,500. Faith United Methodist Foundation Grant program is seeking applications for grants to be awarded to charitable organizations within the Maryland/DC/Virginia area.


Neighborhood Events Matching Funds Grant Program

Deadline: June 30, 2026
Summary: The Montgomery County Government created the Neighborhood Events Matching Funds (NEMF) program to encourage community involvement, support local growth, and strengthen the economy. Local groups such as neighborhood organizations, block groups, tenant associations, and civic clubs can apply for funding to host events and activities. Events must be open to everyone and should have a lasting positive effect on the community. You can get up to $1,000 for events happening between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The money is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Available Funds: Up to $1,000 on a first-come, first-served basis.

North Carolina Council

Faith Leaders Rally Against ICE Detention
Expansion in Raleigh

NCCC invites you and your community to take part in A Peals for Peace, an act of public witness rooted in faith and grounded in the shared belief that every person has inherent worth. 

 

Beginning in July, faith communities, organizations, families, and individuals are invited to join together in this shared act of reflection, prayer, and hope.

 

On the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM (expanding to weekly Mondays in September through the Monday before Election Day), participants are encouraged to ring bells for about 15 minutes as a public expression of peace and unity.

 

All are welcome to participate: churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, community organizations, families, and individuals. Any bell or sound-making object can be used.

 

Join the Sound. Register your congregation, organization, or household to participate.

 

Regjster Here.

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Evaluation 101: Measuring and
Communicating Your Impact

Tuesday, June 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
Online

 

Join PHW for a webinar designed to help congregations think practically and creatively about evaluation, storytelling, and reporting. Whether you are leading a support group, hosting educational events, building partnerships, or implementing a larger behavioral health initiative, this session will offer simple, manageable tools to track progress and share your impact.

 

Participants will explore:

  • How to measure impact in meaningful and manageable ways

  • Collecting stories, outcomes, and feedback

  • Tracking participation and engagement

  • Preparing for mid-year and final reporting requirements

  • Communicating your work to funders, partners, and your congregation

This webinar is especially designed for churches participating in the Abundant Life Cohort, but is open to anyone interested in strengthening their ability to evaluate and communicate the impact of their ministry and community work.

 

Register Here

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Making Connections: Why Tax Cuts Work
for Corporations but NOT for You

Wednesday, June 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Online

 

Did you know that by 2030, corporations like Duke Energy and Amazon will pay ZERO dollars in state income taxes in North Carolina? This session of Making Connections, offered by the NC Budget and Tax Center (BTC), builds on previous discussions about North Carolina's decade-plus of tax cuts, taking a deeper look at the Corporate Income Tax — who pays it, who doesn't, and how its impending elimination could affect the state government's ability to meet growing community needs across NC. 


Click here to register.

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NC Death Penalty 101

Monday, June 29, 7 p.m.
Online

 

Want to learn more about the death penalty in North Carolina and how you can be part of the movement for abolition? Join the NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for a one-hour virtual session offering an introduction to the issues and ways to get connected. This is a chance to ground yourself in the facts, meet others across the state committed to justice, and find your place in the movement to end capital punishment. 


Click here to register.

Clergy Virtual Seminar: Public Discipleship in
Minnesota and Its Lessons for North Carolina

Tuesday, June 30, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Online

 

Join the NC Council of Churches and Make NC Work for a special seminar for clergy and ordained deacons, with guest speakers from Minnesota.

 

During this webinar, you’ll learn how entire congregations can put our values into action through a public discipleship program. You’ll hear stories from churches across the country, spanning Black churches, rural and suburban congregations, and a wide range of denominations, all coming together to live our faith out loud.

 

Register Here

Wisconsin Council

Beloved Inside Out: Preparing for Service
to Justice System Involved Communities

Nurturing Justice, Inc., is honored to invite you to a sacred opportunity to serve our siblings impacted by the justice system in your local communities. This is an ongoing, multilayered formation journey designed to prepare your heart, mind, and spirit for meaningful, compassionate, and informed service. They are inviting multiple participants from churches around the country to engage in this important work. The project is a joint venture with Nurturing Justice, Inc, the Onesimus Ministry, WisconsinBrookfield Congregational United Church of ChristSafe Haven United Church of Christ,  and other national and local ministries and groups. 

 

This journey of learning and action will begin with a gathering via Zoom on Monday, June 15, at 7:00 pm Central, and continue through autumn. Learn more and register here.

Preparing for July 4th Worship:

A Workshop to Resist Christian Nationalism

Join the Clergy Emergency League and the Wisconsin Council of Churches for a 90‑minute workshop to help clergy and congregational leaders prepare faithful, grounded worship and preaching for the July 4th weekend.

On Tuesday, June 9, at 6:00 pm (Central), to get practical resources, hymnody, liturgical elements, and preaching guides designed to resist Christian nationalism and center the gospel during the July 4th weekend.


Learn more and register here.

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NCCC Executive Director
The executive director of the North Carolina Council of Churches is responsible for managing the statewide organization on behalf of the governing board. See the full job description here.

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CMEP Development Director

Churches for Middle East Peace is seeking to hire a full-time development director. This position is responsible for implementing, overseeing, and managing all aspects of CMEP’s fundraising and development strategy. The full job posting and instructions for applying can be found here. 

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Director of Finance and Operations

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is hiring a new Director of Finance & Operations. The job listing can be found on Idealist.

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Biennial Mission Summit Producer

The American Baptist Church Office of the General Secretary is seeking an experienced Producer to lead the production, worship coordination, and audio-visual planning for the 2027 Biennial Mission Summit. This contracted role requires strong organizational skills, event production experience, and the ability to collaborate with worship leaders, technical teams, musicians, and staff.

Learn more and apply at www.abc-usa.org/employment

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Director of Development

American Baptist Churches USA is hiring a director of development, a key member of the senior leadership team responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive and strategic fundraising program that supports the mission and ministry of American Baptist Churches USA. 

Learn more and apply at www.abc-usa.org/employment

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Resource Development Program Associate

The Office of Resource Development for Disciples Overseas Ministries (DOM) is seeking a dynamic team member to support revenue-generating activities and fund development efforts.

The Resource Development team initiates, nurtures, and maintains relationships with current and potential donors to provide direct and planned gifts to Global Ministries, a shared ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ (UCC). Click the link for more information about the position.

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ELCA Position Openings

Access the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) list of United States and global service opportunities here


Send your communion or organization's position openings to newsletter@nationalcouncilofchurches.us.

 

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