NEWS

HAITI DISASTER RELIEF:  Pray, send donations, prepare disaster kits, and volunteer.  Find out how to help with Haiti disaster relief efforts by clicking here. 2010 MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES:   Find International Opportunities in Cameroon, the Dominican Republic, etc.; as well as National Opportunities, like a trip to Mississippi for post-Katrina rebuilding.    "FROM FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL" NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SHARES UPCOMING EVENTS: Find out more about Immigration & People of Faith Conferences, Health Care Reform call to action, Peacemaking Stories from Sudan, the Raleigh/Wake Partnership to end homelessness, and more news about bringing peace and justice to the nation and the world. Click here for the latest newsletter.   SCHOOL HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE IN NEED:  Read these facts about school health programs in CMS from the Mecklenburg County Health Department.  The needs, indeed, are great.  What can you do?  Faith communities can assist and support CMS/public school nurses by providing much needed health supplies.  Read this school nurse partnership proposal. THE PC(USA) AND HEALTH CARE REFORM: Check out the Washington Office's most recent "Witness in Washington," and read Presbyterian Q&A regarding health care reform.  Click here.