Early voting begins October 15, making this an important moment for faith communities to prepare, plan, and act. The weeks ahead are an opportunity for clergy, congregational leaders, and people of faith to understand how they can support access to the ballot through Election Day and be prepared for the days and weeks that follow.

WHY WE'RE GATHERING
These trainings prepare North Carolina clergy and congregational leaders to ensure their communities' access to the polls through Election Day, and to defend the integrity of the election grounded in our shared commitment to reimagine, renew, and heal democracy.

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
1.  A clear-eyed briefing and analysis of the current threats to election access and integrity in North Carolina and nationally.
2.  A deeper appreciation for the pastoral and prophetic role the church is called to play in renewing democracy in this moment.
3.  Practical tools to help protect your community's access to the ballot through Election Day.
4.  Preparation to organize and defend election integrity in the weeks following Election Day.
5.  Relational strength alongside other North Carolina clergy and congregational leaders engaged in this work.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
✓  Faith Leaders
✓  Congregation Members
✓  Advocates & Volunteers
✓  Anyone Committed to a Fair and Just Democracy

SIGN UP FOR A TRAINING TODAY! TWO LOCATIONS 
Charlotte Training → October 14th, 2026 | 10:00 - 2:00 pm | ET
Sharon Presbyterian Church
5201 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210

Cary Training → October 15th, 2026 | 10:00 - 2:00 pm | ET
Greenwood Forest Baptist Church
110 SE Maynard Road
Cary, NC 27511

Parking: There is plenty of onsite parking available

Meals: We will host coffee, tea, pastries and lunch for attendees 

Please register and share with your networks.  

The Mainline Protestant Stream and the North Carolina Council of Churches are partnering to offer these trainings, bringing together national organizing capacity and decades of trusted, ecumenical leadership across North Carolina to equip faith communities for this work.

For more information please email Rev. Michael-Ray Mathews at mrmathews@mpstream.faith