On the third Tuesday of each month, 12:00‒12:30 pm US Eastern time, all are invited to join the Community of the Cross of Nails‒North America network for a Zoom gathering to share the Coventry Litany of Reconciliation [https://www.coventrycathedral.org.uk/ccn/the-coventry-litany-of-reconciliation/]. More information: Erin Newton, 919-460-9707; eonewton1979@gmail.com

The Zoom credentials will remain the same each time: 

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82501462596?pwd=Q1ZmNjNGZmhuekI0Rld1RTVPT1liUT09 Meeting ID: 825 0146 2596. Passcode: 746888

Please join us at Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts for a special event to recognize the extraordinary work of so many to bring this important film to PBS audiences across the country.

The evening begins with the North Carolina premiere screening of the full two-hour film American Coup: Wilmington 1898. Following the screening, David Crabtree, CEO, PBS North Carolina, will facilitate a brief Q&A with the filmmakers and others who are featured in the film.

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Guests will share a potluck meal, followed by fellowship and
inspirational thoughts on Gratitude from their faith perspective.

For questions, contact Nancy Hendershot at nancy.aurora@gmail.com
on or before November 1.
Please bring a dish to share.
Dinnerware and beverages will be provided.

Here is a link to an informative Flyer

Five years ago, we joined with the leadership of the Alliance to consider how three sociologists might resource the mission of the Alliance of Baptists. Our conversations resulted in launching the THRIVE Project in Fall of 2020, partnering with 27 congregations located across the United States and Canada who were committed to becoming antiracist. Together, we entered a process of mutual learning and discovery, engaging personally with pastors, lay leaders, and church members, all bringing the breadth of their diversity to bear on how Alliance congregations have enacted initiatives aimed toward racial justice.

By gathering and comparing our observations, interviews, and conversations, we have learned so much. We took time to meet online and in person. We traveled to be with Racial Task Force committees, participate in church services, join in larger gatherings, and break bread together. We attended Alliance annual gatherings, and we created the Prophetic Imagination online series. During our times together, we have seen so much. Alliance folks shared many inspiring stories. They have also been open about both their hopes and their frustrations. We are ready to share some of our learning with you.

We look forward to presenting some key insights from the experiences of THRIVE churches online as part of the Prophetic Imagination series. Please join us for two sessions.

Members, committee members, and pastors are especially invited to come. 

-Gerardo Marti, Kevin Dougherty, and Mark Mulder, THRIVE Core Team

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This concert features popular music from famous divas, well-known hits from popular artists, plus a guest drag queen!

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Ancient Wisdom, Modern Peace: Indigenous insights for a better future

Join us, in person or online, as we welcome musical guests Deb Whalen and Dave Krause and guest speaker Adrian Jacobs.

Those joining us in person will also be able to explore the interactive art installation , Peace Talks, by Canadian artist Karen Tamminga-Paton, and join with other peace-minded folks for small group discussions and times of prayer.

Keynote Speaker

Adrian Jacobs:

Adrian Jacobs is Ganosono, Turtle Clan, Cayuga Nation, Six Nations Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Grand River Country in Southern Ontario, Turtle Island. He is a single father of five and grandfather of four. An artist, writer, indigenous advocate, entrepreneur, and public speaker he founded an Indigenous church on his home reserve.

For 45 years he trained Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in spiritual and social service in various venues throughout the United States and Canada. His personal and professional studies include Indigenous worldviews, cultures, and health, through a culturally affirming approach. He serves NAIITS, An Indigenous Learning Community, as Elder Liaison for the NAIITS Elders Circle. Currently he is Senior Leader for Indigenous Justice and Reconciliation for the Christian Reformed Church in North America in Canada.

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Wake County has approximately 264 youth in their custody and only approximately 120 Foster homes.

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At Transitions Lifecare Hospice Home, we like to greet each new patient with a handmade blanket as a warm and welcoming touch. It's also a lovely and meaningful thing for the family to hold onto after their loved one passes.

We prefer 32x32 inches or 48x48 inches, but will take whatever your fingers can crank out! Simplicity is preferred, but feel free to be as creative as you need to be. They do need to be machine washable.

Contact volunteer coordinator Heather McClendon at hdoss@transitionslifecare.org, or 919.632.5876, for more details.