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Opposition to Lifewise Academy In Schools Opposition to Lifewise Academy in Public Schools 03-11-2026 Pastors for NC Children and People of Faith for Public School opposes the expansion of Lifewise Academy across North Carolina. This page will continue to be updated as more resources are available to counter the expansion of Lifewise Academy.  If you have further resources to add to our list or have further questions, contact Director@PastorsForNCchildren.org.

Opposition to Lifewise Academy In Schools

Opposition to Lifewise Academy in Public Schools 03-11-2026 Pastors for NC Children and People of Faith for Public School opposes the expansion of Lifewise Academy across North Carolina. This page will continue to be updated as more resources are available…

11.03.2026 17:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wilson NAACP Event March 16 Wilson NAACP Education Event 3-16-2026 Pastors for NC Children will be one of the speakers at the upcoming Wilson NAACP Education Committee Event "Lifting Our Children: A Community Conversation on Policy and Education." It will be held on Monday, March 16th at the Eagles Center at Wilson Community College. It is located at 902 Herring Ave, Wilson, NC 27893. Doors open at 6:00pm and the event begins at 6:30.

Join PNCC in Wilson on March 16th at 6:30pm for "Lifting our Children: A Community Conversation on Policy and Education" with the Wilson NAACP Education Committee.

04.03.2026 14:45 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Love Forward Together March NC Legislature And Courts Continue To Deny Law and Justice to NC Children: a reflection from the Love Forward Together March February 11-14, 2026 Earlier this month I served as a Clergy Captain driving a support vehicle during the 50 mile Love Forward Together March from Wilson to Raleigh with Repairers of the Breach on February 11-13. For three days we creeped along the main streets of small towns and back country roads through Wilson, Nash, Johnson, and Wake counties to the Capitol. 

NC Legislature and Courts Continue to Deny Law and Justice to NC Children: a reflection from the Love Forward Together March February 11-14, 2026 by Director Rev. Suzanne Parker MIller

04.03.2026 03:37 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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These are some of the awesome leaders and Clergy Captains who are helping make this March possible! I’m so lucky to count them as friends in this work and serve along side them this week! @brepairers.bsky.social @pastors4nckids.bsky.social

13.02.2026 14:37 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 1
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Today we begin the march from Wilson to Raleigh on behalf of voting rights, public education, healthcare, and so many things that help NC people thrive! Follow along and join us Saturday in Raleigh! #LoveForwardTogether #ForwardTogethetNotOneStepBack #LoveOneAnother @brepairers.bsky.social

11.02.2026 15:42 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Save the date and plan to join us in Raleigh for a Public Education Advocacy Day on April 21!

https://pastorsforncchildren.org/2026/02/10/april-21-public-education-advocacy-day/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

10.02.2026 18:32 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Local Knights of Columbus Council Raises Funds to Support Special Education Students in Dare County The Knights of Columbus’ Least Among My Brethren (LAMB) program generously donated $9,400 to support special education students in Dare County Schools.

Thankful for their support of Dare County Public Schools… and wouldn’t it be nice if Congress and the NC Legislature actually funded special education like they are supposed to! www.outerbanksvoice.com/2026/01/29/l... #NcEd #NCPol

02.02.2026 17:17 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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@pastors4nckids.bsky.social is celebrating our 6th anniversary today by expanding our Brand! Give us a follow! peopleoffaithforpublicschools.org #PSweloveyou #PublicSchoolsWeLoveYou

01.02.2026 22:59 👍 1 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy 6th Anniversary to Pastors for NC Children… and a preview of our exciting expansion! Links in bio: Become a Monthly Donor to get your Bumper Sticker:
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02.02.2026 00:22 👍 0 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Do You Know What Happened With LEANDRO Yesterday? Absolutely nothing. It’s the deliberate inaction by the majority party on the bench. And there is probably some genetics involved. If this guy can stop the state budget process… ……

It’s the deliberate inaction by the majority party on the bench.

And there is probably some genetics involved.

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31.01.2026 16:02 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Expanding church and school partnerships can help neighbors to thrive LOUISVILLE — Dressed in a “I [heart] public schools” T-shirt and clerical collar, the Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller, an ordained Moravian pastor and the founder and executive director of Pastors for Nort...

“According to Parker Miller, the growth in Christian nationalism has increased the need for even more advocacy connected to school vouchers, the defunding of public education…” #nced #ncpol pcusa.org/news-storyte...

31.01.2026 15:05 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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APCE 2026 in Pittsburgh APCE in Pittsburgh January 20-24, 2026 Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller attended the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA that lasted from Tuesday, January 20 to Saturday, January 24, 2026. The theme for the Conference was "Bridging The Gap: Love God. Love Self. Love Neighbor." APCE consists of clergy and Christian Educators from the Presbyterian USA, Moravian Church in America, Reformed Church in America, and Presbyterian Church in Canada.

APCE 2026 in Pittsburgh

APCE in Pittsburgh January 20-24, 2026 Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller attended the Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) annual conference in Pittsburgh, PA that lasted from Tuesday, January 20 to Saturday, January 24, 2026. The theme for the Conference…

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WINKS Fellow with Auburn Seminary WINKS Fellowship with Auburn Seminary January 2026 Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller was chosen to be a WINKS Fellow through Auburn Theological Seminary for their January 2026 cohort. She spent a week in outside San Antonio, Texas at Mo-Ranch with the cohort studying the Bible Study methods of Walter Wink. We learned to engage in the stories in Scripture in new and different ways to help us apply the texts to our own lives today.

WINKS Fellow with Auburn Seminary

WINKS Fellowship with Auburn Seminary January 2026 Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller was chosen to be a WINKS Fellow through Auburn Theological Seminary for their January 2026 cohort. She spent a week in outside San Antonio, Texas at Mo-Ranch with the cohort…

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CBFNC Annual Gathering 2026 Cooperative Baptist Fellowship NC's Annual Gathering March 19-20, 2026 Come find Pastors for NC Children at our Table at the Annual Gathering of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina in Raleigh at Hayes Barton Baptist Church. It's Thursday, March 19 to Friday, March 20th. All the information and registration details can be found here. PNCC will have our beautiful stoles for sale, so don't forget to stop by and see them and get one for yourself or a gift!

CBFNC Annual Gathering 2026

Cooperative Baptist Fellowship NC's Annual Gathering March 19-20, 2026 Come find Pastors for NC Children at our Table at the Annual Gathering of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina in Raleigh at Hayes Barton Baptist Church. It's Thursday, March 19 to…

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Elementor #10993 Love Forward Together March from Wilson to Raleigh February 11-14, 2026 Pastors for NC Children is a proud Convening Partner for the Love Forward Together March from Wilson To Raleigh on February 11 to 14th, 2026. We will be marching along with the Poor People's Campaign on Wednesday the 11th-Friday the 13th, and joining in the Rally on Saturday, February 14th. Register to join us by clicking the link below!  Click here to RSVP!

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Love Forward Together March from Wilson to Raleigh February 11-14, 2026 Pastors for NC Children is a proud Convening Partner for the Love Forward Together March from Wilson To Raleigh on February 11 to 14th, 2026. We will be marching along with the Poor People's Campaign on…

29.01.2026 23:48 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Pastors for NC Children invites faith communities across NC to join in A Lent for Action! Learn more at: https://pastorsforncchildren.org/lent-for-action-2026 #ALentForAction2026

https://pastorsforncchildren.org/2026/01/17/lent-for-action-2026/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

17.01.2026 20:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Monthly Leaders Gathering 2026 2026 Monthly Leaders Gathering Join us each 1st Wednesday at 10am on Zoom! PNCC hosts a Monthly Leaders Gathering each 1st Wednesday of the month from 10-11am on zoom for anyone interested in the intersection of faith and public education advocacy. We build community and encourage one another in this work, and share ideas for ways to support our local public schools.

Mark your calendar for our First Wednesday of each month in 2026 at 10am to join PNCC's Monthly Leaders Gathering on zoom!

16.01.2026 01:44 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join is for February 5 2026 for the Christian Nationalism Then and Now: A Panel Discussion at the Rowan Museum. It's from 7-8:30pm.

https://pastorsforncchildren.org/2026/01/14/christian-nationalism-then-now-a-panel-discussion-in-rowan-county/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

14.01.2026 18:10 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session • NC Newsline North Carolina faith leaders gathered at the General Assembly Monday to advocate for policies that they believe will improve the lives of all North Carolinians in the new year.

"Choose courage over convenience. Choose children over ideology.” • NC Newsline share.google/i4jCHfSplpkg... #ncpol

05.01.2026 21:23 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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PCUSA Advocacy Hour 5-25-25 PCUSA Education Roundtable 5-25-2025 CDC via Unsplash On May 25, Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller joined in with the PCUSA's Education Roundtable for the Presbyterian Advocacy Hour zoom for Public Education. This was a program of the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness. Special thanks to the Presbyterian News Service for the coverage of the event. Check out the full article to learn more!  Read full article here!

PCUSA Advocacy Hour 5-25-25

PCUSA Education Roundtable 5-25-2025 CDC via Unsplash On May 25, Director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller joined in with the PCUSA's Education Roundtable for the Presbyterian Advocacy Hour zoom for Public Education. This was a program of the Presbyterian Office of Public…

10.09.2025 15:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Join neighbors standing up against Christian Nationalism on Monday, Sept 8th at 5:30pm in Raleigh. All the details and registration: https://bit.ly/Rally9825

https://pastorsforncchildren.org/2025/09/06/cacn-rally-9-8-25/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social

07.09.2025 03:23 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Christians Against Christian Nationalism Protest 9-8-25 Peaceful Rally Against Christian Nationalism in Raleigh 9-8-2025 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Click here

Christians Against Christian Nationalism Protest 9-8-25

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07.09.2025 03:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Devastate Public Schools The budget package currently includes a private school voucher program funded through tax breaks.

The future of our public schools are on the line. Hidden in the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is a provision that offers an unprecedented 100% tax deduction for donations to third party organizations that hand out private school vouchers.

Our staff attorneys break down how children will be harmed.

02.07.2025 21:14 👍 5 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 0
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For such a time as this… I’ve been in touch with a few congregations who want to know how to do advocacy given the current circumstances. Thus I put together a flyer to help share this opportunity. If your group is interested, reach out!

06.03.2025 15:54 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Join us THIS morning (and every first Wednesday) from 10-11am on Zoom for a time of check-in, connection, and community engagement at the intersection of public education and faith. Everyone is welcome! Register at link in bio or Zoom Registration Link TO SHARE! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

05.02.2025 12:17 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Poverty & Reading: The Sad and Troubling Loss of School Libraries and Real Librarians - Nancy Bailey's Education Website My last post listed reasons why many children don’t learn to read. Poverty was behind many of the items. Poor students attend poor schools where they miss out on the arts, a whole curriculum, even qua...

How many poor public schools have closed their school libraries & have no librarians? How do children learn to read if they don't have access to books? Still an issue. nancyebailey.com/2018/04/21/p...

11.12.2024 13:42 👍 12 🔁 11 💬 0 📌 2

Update: the NC House gaveled in about 12:15 and gaveled out immediately for recess until 3pm. We had the chamber surrounded singing “This Little Light of Mine!” #UpholdTheVeto

11.12.2024 18:24 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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ProPublica finds former 'segregation academies' in NC that are receiving taxpayer money ProPublica has identified 39 likely “segregation academies” are still operating in North Carolina and that have gotten school voucher money. More than half of those have student bodies that are at lea...

I joined @propublica.org
reporter @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
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to talk about school voucher origins in resistance to racial integration—and why that painful legacy matters today.

@harvard-ed-press.bsky.social @edlawcenter.bsky.social
www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...

11.12.2024 12:04 👍 65 🔁 45 💬 1 📌 2
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PNCC and friends here at the NC Legislature asking the NC House to uphold the veto of #SB382 that’s a power grab instead of hurricane relief as they claim. #ThisLittleLightIfMine #ImGonnaLetItShine #NCEd #NCPol

11.12.2024 16:58 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Monthly Leaders Gathering w/ PNCC. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Pastors for NC Children hosts a monthly leaders gathering for clergy and lay people across NC who are interested in the intersection of faith and supporting public schools! Everyone is welcome! It's t...

Join us this morning at 10am EST for our Monthly Leaders Gathering!
December 4th from 10-11am on Zoom for our Monthly Leaders Gathering to share what's happening in NC at the intersection of faith and public education! Join us! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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