Faith

Habitat for Humanity is propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We devote ourselves to creating that world because we believe everyone -- every single one of us, regardless of who we are or where we come from -- deserves a decent life and deserves the opportunity for a better future.

Believing is not enough. And so we build.

Rev. José Luis Villaseñor (pictured in the far right) pontificating among Fiesta Build volunteer and church leaders. | Photo Credit: Enlace Latino NC

“As the walls of a Habitat house go up, so many more invisible walls come down and new hope is built in the city.” -Desmond Tutu

Beginning on January 21, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s. Day of Service, and ending on May 17, volunteers of the 2019 Baptist Build built more than just homes, they built a community--or as Dr. King would say--the “Beloved Community”.

Proverbs 31: 8-9: “Speak out on behalf of the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.”

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope.

“The basic truth in all religions, irrespective of country or race, is one and the same. The philosophic ideas or the practices and methods of approach may vary. But the final objective and goal is only one.... preach the cultivation of Universal Love, without regard to caste, creed, country or color.” -Indian Guru and spiritual teacher Sathya Sai Baba

Bring your family and friends to experience a weekend of culture and tradition at the 37th annual Raleigh Greek Festival! This event will take place at the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds on Friday, September 7 (5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), Saturday, September 8 (11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and Sunday, September 9 (11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.).

The Raleigh Greek Fest is sponsored by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Habitat Wake's fourth largest faith partner.

I had just turned 10 in April 1968 and though not very aware of the world beyond my segregated suburban Washington, D.C. neighborhood, I remember hearing of the assassination of Dr. King and feeling, somehow, it was a major loss for humanity.

Years later, after much study of the Civil Rights movement in the U.S. and on Dr. King in particular, I consider him to be one of all-time great Christian leaders—understanding as well as anyone—the cost of discipleship and how to live a life for others.

Habitat for Humanity of Wake County’s annual Interfaith Build offers a new twist this year: The Children’s Baffle Project, hosted by Unity of the Triangle. The children’s work day was held on Sunday afternoon, May 21, at Unity of the Triangle. Children as young as six years old decorated pre-cut cardboard baffles, pieces of cardboard that are placed on top of attic insulation in Habitat homes.

Churches across Wake County honored the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with special worship services and build days with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County on the weekend of January 13.

"The concept of the 'beloved community' was a key part of Dr. King's teaching," explains Rick Beech, Vice President of Faith Relations for Habitat Wake. "His vision was of an integrated, loving society that is the ideal expression of the Christian faith. We are delighted that so many churches are realizing this concept and including Habitat builds as part of their MLK observances."