Dialogue on Guns

December 19, 2016 For the fourth year in a row, places of worship across the nation are spending the tragic anniversary of the Newtown shooting remembering those who have been…

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Grief and the Holidays

December 14, 2016 Grief doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, the holidays are poignant reminders of our loss and loneliness. As Christmas approaches, our first instinct is to retreat or…

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Speak Up

December 7, 2016 Speak Up “Religious persecution of blacks and Irish and Protestants and women and gays and Muslims, just because it is the tenor of the time, is to…

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Don’t Scrooge Yourself

December 3, 2016 Some practical thoughts from Sr. Barbara Kennedy, LPC, therapist and co-founder of NCC: Last year I was invited to speak on holiday stress at two different gatherings.…

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Not Just a Dinner Blessing

November 23, 2016 This is not your ordinary “Let’s be grateful - it’s thanksgiving time” blog. It’s about gratitude but not the kind that says, “Once a year we should…

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Fun and Fundraising at Circle of Strength

October 25, 2016 The Circle of Strength grew another 220 women on Saturday as part of the 15th annual women's fundraising brunch. The October 22 event included brunch, speakers, and…

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Fun and Fundraising at Circle of Strength
Circle of Strength speaker Amy Pachelli (left) with NCC staff member Melissa Nelson.

Circle of Strength Almost Here!

October 12, 2016 There's sill time to sign up for the Circle of Strength Women's Fundraising Brunch on October 22! We'd love to see you. Click here for more information.

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