our Programs
Our Core 2023-24 Building Community Programs:
CROP Hunger Walk
Faith Connection is the "Host Partner" for the annual New Bern CROP Walk for Hunger, an outreach of Church World Service. This year's event will be Sunday, September 29 at Union Point Park. Walkers will raise funds to address the nutrition and developmental needs of neighbors in New Bern and around the globe. Locally, Religious Community Services (RCS) will receive 25% of the proceeds. The 2023 Walk had more than 500 walkers who raised over $45,000. People can choose between the 3.1 mile or 1 mile walk. Registration is at 2 pm, with the walk starting at 3 pm.
There will be music and refreshments available.
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2024 Registration information will be coming soon.
You can also sign up on the day of the event at the gazebo at Union Point Park
Please consider supporting the New Bern Crop Hunger Walk and help take us one step closer to ending hunger once and for all.
Faith Connection is the "Host Partner" for the annual New Bern CROP Walk for Hunger, an outreach of Church World Service. This year's event will be Sunday, September 29 at Union Point Park. Walkers will raise funds to address the nutrition and developmental needs of neighbors in New Bern and around the globe. Locally, Religious Community Services (RCS) will receive 25% of the proceeds. The 2023 Walk had more than 500 walkers who raised over $45,000. People can choose between the 3.1 mile or 1 mile walk. Registration is at 2 pm, with the walk starting at 3 pm.
There will be music and refreshments available.
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2024 Registration information will be coming soon.
You can also sign up on the day of the event at the gazebo at Union Point Park
Please consider supporting the New Bern Crop Hunger Walk and help take us one step closer to ending hunger once and for all.
Stewards of the Earth
Stewards of the Earth evolved from Faith Connection’s “Voices of the Faithful” program, meant to highlight the many perspectives of different faiths about their role in public discourse and action on behalf of peace and unity. Beyond this, what is their position regarding how to address societal problems that affect all of God’s children. Stewards of the Earth became a core program after discovering four years ago that environmental stewardship was a major interest of those participating in the work of Faith Connection.
Our 2024 event is titled “Birds, Bees, and Butterflies” on Saturday, April 20, 4:30 pm at Martin Marietta Park and will include speakers, activities, and awards for winners in the student contest, who have been invited to submit posters and videos that explore who our pollinator friends are, why we are losing them, and how we can invite them home.
Stewards of the Earth evolved from Faith Connection’s “Voices of the Faithful” program, meant to highlight the many perspectives of different faiths about their role in public discourse and action on behalf of peace and unity. Beyond this, what is their position regarding how to address societal problems that affect all of God’s children. Stewards of the Earth became a core program after discovering four years ago that environmental stewardship was a major interest of those participating in the work of Faith Connection.
Our 2024 event is titled “Birds, Bees, and Butterflies” on Saturday, April 20, 4:30 pm at Martin Marietta Park and will include speakers, activities, and awards for winners in the student contest, who have been invited to submit posters and videos that explore who our pollinator friends are, why we are losing them, and how we can invite them home.
Racial Reconciliation
Racial Reconciliation began when Faith Connection, thanks to funding from the Bates Foundation produced a video series titled, “Conversation on Racism and Racial Equity”, where local residents of varied races, ages, genders and views shared their feelings and concerns on this topic. This series will eventually be shown at a public forum where members of our local community will be invited to come and share their views on this issue in an open and non-judgmental atmosphere. The series of conversations will also be shared with area churches and available on You Tube.
In addition, Faith Connection has brought together leaders from local houses of worship and facilitated a “Pastors’ Collaboration” to discuss the issue of racial inequity in New Bern and Craven County. We also host a quarterly “Pastors Breakfast”
Racial Reconciliation began when Faith Connection, thanks to funding from the Bates Foundation produced a video series titled, “Conversation on Racism and Racial Equity”, where local residents of varied races, ages, genders and views shared their feelings and concerns on this topic. This series will eventually be shown at a public forum where members of our local community will be invited to come and share their views on this issue in an open and non-judgmental atmosphere. The series of conversations will also be shared with area churches and available on You Tube.
In addition, Faith Connection has brought together leaders from local houses of worship and facilitated a “Pastors’ Collaboration” to discuss the issue of racial inequity in New Bern and Craven County. We also host a quarterly “Pastors Breakfast”
it Arts to End Genocide (ATEG )Program
Faith Connection also supports Arts to End Genocide (ATEG). ATEG was founded in 2014 with a core mission of using the power of art to educate about human rights and provide advocacy actions to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable children and women in the developing world. ATEG’s projects include opening a children’s clinic, a food distribution program and a women’s skills training program in Mali, West Africa. This year they will present a free concert titled “The Global Citizen Music Festival will present music from many cultures, with performances by local artists, church choirs, and musicians bringing their talents to New Bern from Africa, Asia, and South America. The theme running throughout this inspiring program is brotherhood and it will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 6:00-8:30 PM, at Union Pt. Park.
Faith Connection also supports Arts to End Genocide (ATEG). ATEG was founded in 2014 with a core mission of using the power of art to educate about human rights and provide advocacy actions to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable children and women in the developing world. ATEG’s projects include opening a children’s clinic, a food distribution program and a women’s skills training program in Mali, West Africa. This year they will present a free concert titled “The Global Citizen Music Festival will present music from many cultures, with performances by local artists, church choirs, and musicians bringing their talents to New Bern from Africa, Asia, and South America. The theme running throughout this inspiring program is brotherhood and it will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 6:00-8:30 PM, at Union Pt. Park.
Religious Community Services (RCS)
In addition, Faith Connection volunteers also prepare and serve meals for residents of the Religious Community Services (RCS) shelter each month throughout the year.
If you would like to be part of this effort please contact Board Chair, Deacon Jim Hackett @[email protected]
In addition, Faith Connection volunteers also prepare and serve meals for residents of the Religious Community Services (RCS) shelter each month throughout the year.
If you would like to be part of this effort please contact Board Chair, Deacon Jim Hackett @[email protected]
