IN THE NEWS
The coalition invites you to review our public presence.
August 25, 2016 Community Luncheon Roundtable featured Durham’s new initiative “CURE VIOLENCE.” Read about Eric Ireland’s presentation in Herald Sun. Read here.
Herald Sun reports on July 28, 2016 Community Luncheon Roundtable! READ HERE.
Herald Sun offers an excellent report of Vigil for 20 year-old Nicholas Bell held Feb 27th on Ashe Street. Read here.
Search for new Chief of Police topic at our February 25th Community Luncheon Roundtable. Read excellent report in Herald Sun. Read here
Another good report on FADE recommendations for New Police Chief search from February 25 Community Luncheon in the News and Observer. Read here.
We give thanks to Durham for the beautiful 24th Annual Vigil Against Violence held on Feb 18, 2016. Read here
Beautiful report on the Feb 4, 2016 Vigil for Shawn Cade-Oree. Read here
Herald- Sun report on RCND January 28, 2016 Community Luncheon Roundtable.read here
From Triangle Community Foundation E-NEWS. Read here
From the News and Observer about Dec 2015 Community Luncheon presentation.Read here
Thank you Dan Way of The Herald Sun for your report of our Vigil for Ricardo Padilla on Nov 28, 2015. Read here
Report on our vigil for Raluca Iosif in News and Observer. Read here
Reconciliation and Reentry coordinator Drew Doll discusses release of 6000 inmates from federal prisons with NBC News. View here
Restorative Justice in DURHAM! please read Herald Sun article about August 2015 luncheon speaker Scott Holmes! Read here
Read Herald Sun article about our NEW project to employ formerly incarcerated citizens in Durham! Read here
We are delighted to share a great article from Philanthropy North Carolina about second chances for employment for formerly incarcerated neighbors – a new initiative of the Religious Coalition. read here about Second Helpings
Listen to our friends Joslin Simms, Justin Cook, and Marcia Owen on NPR’s “The State of Things” with Frank Stacio. They discuss the TWO Durham’s that exist in the midst of violence. Listen to The Lesser-Known Durham
Here is an invitation to honor the life of homicide victim Antonio Dixon with a donation to Antonia Dixon Scholarship fund. Dawn Vaughan described it here. read here
Learn about the Circles of Support and Accountability (COSA) in this terrific article. read here
Beautiful article about Reconciliation and Reentry Ministry. read here
Report on Vigil for Jerron and Jessica from Durham’s Herald Sun. read here
Excellent report in Herald Sun of Funeral Directors and Morticians Association of NC’s Vigil and Hearse Procession in Durham. read here
Beautiful reflection on Remembering our Brothers and Sisters who are taken from us by violence by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan of Herald Sun. read here
Report from Keith Upchurch of Herald Sun on Chief District Court Judge Marcia Morey presentation on Youth Diversion Program. read here
Report of Vigil for ANTONIO DIXON by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan of Herald Sun. Read here
NBC News report of Antonio Dixon Vigil. view here
Report of Vigil for Carolyn Hemingway by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan of Herald Sun. read here
District Attorney candidates present vision for justice in two Durham Herald Sun articles. view here
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WRAL report on the 22nd Annual Vigil Against Violence with focus on youngest homicide victim of 2013. view here
WNCN presents report on 22nd Annual Vigil Against Violence held March 4, 2014. view here
Herald Sun reports on 22nd Annual Vigil Against Violence and the commemoration of 32 homicide victims. read here
Herald Sun provides excellent summary of Feb 2014 Community Luncheon Roundtable speaker Scott Holmes on Restorative Justice in Durham. read here
Herald Sun reports on Feb 4, 2014 Vigil for 20 yr old homicide victim Quaysean Malachi. read here
RCND co-founder Mel Williams reflects on “the gifts of being.” Great article about God and oneself amidst the wanting and having and doing. Thank you, Mel. read here
LEARN ABOUT RELIGIOUS COALITION great article in Faith & Leadership blog
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Faith & Leadership Q&A with RCND director Marcia Owen. read here
Article in Herald Sun about fund for Jose Adan Cruz Ocampo family funeral debt. To read click here
Article about Jose Adan Cruz Ocampo vigil in News and Observer
To read click here
ABC News coverage of DeAndre Oliver vigil To view click here
Our very own Marcia Owen named Tarheel of the Week by the News and Observer!
To read click here
Vigil to honor the life of DeAndre Oliver – more than a shooting victim. To read click here
Dr. Logan Graddy reflects on Newtown CT murders, prevention, and wholeness. Please read his editorial “To prevent violence, work toward wholeness” in 12/21/12 edition of Herald Sun. To read click here
RCND co-founder Re. Mel Williams speaks at Community Luncheon about the spiritual and moral obligation to respond to child poverty in Durham. The Herald Sun. TO read click here a mandate to care for the poor.
Parents of Murdered Children celebrate National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims with RCND director Marcia Owen. Read More in THe Herald Sun. Click here Day of Remembrance for Durham Murder Victims
A reflection on the work of the Coalition over the past 20 years by board member Mel Williams. THE HERALD SUN. To read click here
Supporting the family of homicide victim Shakanah China. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER. To read click here
“Gangs and Faith” at the Monthly Luncheon. THE HERALD SUN. To read click here.
20th Annual Vigil to honor 2011 Durham homicide victims. Click here NBC News. Click here ABC News. Click here News 14 Carolina. Click here Herald Sun.
New book released by Dean of Duke Chapel Sam Wells and RCND director Marcia Owen, “Living Without Enemies: Being Present in the Midst of Violence.” It’s a theological reflection on the history and practice of the Religious Coalition. Published by Intervarsity Press. ivpress.com.
Available at Amazon.
19th Annual Vigil to honor 2010 Durham homicide victims discussed in HERALD SUN editorial. To read CLICK HERE
Durham climber Mark Daughtridge ascends Argentine mountain in support of Religious Coalition. THE DURHAM NEWS. To read CLICK HERE
Durham DA Tracey Cline speaks at Luncheon. THE HERALD SUN. To read, Click Here
Receiving our neighbors home from prison. THE STATE OF THINGS, WUNC Radio.
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Parents of Murdered Children speak at Community Luncheon. THE HERALD SUN. To read CLICK HERE
Report on six Durham homicides in March 2010. THE DURHAM NEWS.
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Reflection on Restorative Justice by Quaker defense attorney Scott Holmes. THE HERALD SUN.
To read CLICK HERE
“Grief after Violence.” Editorial by Brenda James, THE HERALD SUN.
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Editor Mark Schultz and RCND’s Marcia Owen on just response to violence. THE DURHAM NEWS.
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Response to Domestic Violence report at Luncheon Roundtable. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER.
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Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative Report at Luncheon Roundtable. THE DURHAM NEWS.
To read CLICK HERE
Restorative Justice in Durham. Editor’s Note: THE DURHAM NEWS.
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Durham Gang Intervention Team Report at Luncheon Roundtable. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER.
To read CLICK HERE
Durham County Commissioner Brenda Howerton reflects on sons’ homicides. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER. To read CLICK HERE
“God Not Guns” report with RCND’s Marcia Owen. RELIGION AND ETHICS; WNET/PBS.
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Annual Vigil Opportunity for Healing. THE HERALD SUN. To read CLICK HERE
RCND example of reconciliation in recent publication, “RECONCILING ALL THINGS: A CHRISTIAN VISION FOR JUSTICE, PEACE AND HEALING” by Emmanuel Katongole and Chris Rice. To read CLICK HERE
Mark Daughtridge climbs Mt. Aconcagua in support of Religious Coalition. Herald Sun, 12-18-10. READ HERE