LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Washington office has released an election-year packet for use in congregations.
The free "Christian & Citizen Election Year Guide" includes worship resources and advice on holding a candidates' forum, according to the Presbyterian News Service.
"You can put together a study group and talk about how faith informs political work," said Richard Houston, one of the packet's editors. "Using biblical perspectives, the resource helps Christians think about why they should lobby or work in the political arena.
"Some religious folks don't know why they should be involved in politics," Houston said. "This is an attempt to close that gap."
The packet, which is updated every other year, includes a study guide on Christians and government and essays on how to voice opinions in the political arena. A 68-page booklet summarizing the denomination's position on various campaign issues also is available.
Both documents are available online or through the Presbyterian Distribution Services at (800) 524-2612. The packet number is 72-942-02-001; the booklet number is 72-942-02-002.
